We’re Hiring: Manager of Community Impact

United Way Peterborough & District is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative, and community-focused Manager of Community Impact to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, the Manager of Community Impact leads the day-to-day delivery of UWP’s community investment portfolio, funded-partner relationships, research and evaluation work, and community-development initiatives.

This role connects community needs, evidence, lived experience, and local partnerships to decisions about how United Way invests resources and works alongside others to address poverty and related social issues.

We’re looking for someone with experience in community development, community investment, program or project management, research, evaluation, grants administration, or a related field.

The successful candidate will bring strong relationship-building, analytical, facilitation, and project-management skills, along with the ability to translate community information and evidence into practical recommendations and measurable action.

Location: Peterborough, Ontario, with travel throughout Peterborough and surrounding communities
Position: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: $65,000–$70,000
Extended healthcare benefits, matched RRSP contributions, paid vacation and sick days, holiday office closure, and half-day Fridays in July and August.

For full responsibilities, qualifications, decision-making authorities, and additional information, please consult the complete job description available at the link in our bio.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to recruitment@uwpeterborough.ca by December 4, 2026.

If you’re passionate about strengthening the nonprofit sector, building meaningful community partnerships, and using evidence and lived experience to support better community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Meet your 2026 Ultimate Burger Battle Ambassadors! 🍔✨❤️

We’ve got a pretty great lineup joining us this November to help celebrate Peterborough’s local restaurants, discover some seriously good burgers, and raise money for our community.

From community builders and local business champions to familiar faces around Peterborough, our ambassadors are bringing their enthusiasm (and appetites!) to this year’s competition.

Throughout November, they’ll be visiting participating restaurants, trying the Ultimate Burgers, sharing their favourites, and helping spread the word. Make sure you check them out so you can follow along!

And here’s the best part: $2 from every Ultimate Burger sold goes directly to United Way Peterborough & District, helping support local programs and the people who rely on them.

Now it’s your turn to get involved! Visit a participating restaurant, try an Ultimate Burger, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards.

Find participating restaurants and all the delicious details at the link 🔗 in our bio.

THE BURGERS ARE IN. THE BATTLE IS ON.

Peterborough, it’s time to bring your appetite! We’re excited to announce the participating restaurants for the 2026 United Way Ultimate Burger Battle, and this year’s lineup is bringing some serious flavour to the table.

The 11 amazing restaurant joining the battle are:

🍔 Agave by Imperial
🍔 Ashburnham Ale House
🍔 Boston Pizza Peterborough (North & South)
🍔 Double Dz’s Doughnuts and Diner
🍔 La Mesita
🍔 Law & Orders
🍔 Papas Burgerland Co.
🍔 Pizza Villa & Pasta House
🍔 Riley’s
🍔 Taso’s
🍔 The Vine

From November 1–30, visit these local restaurants, try their one-of-a-kind Ultimate Burger creations, and cast your vote online for your favourite!

And here’s the best part: $2 from every Ultimate Burger sold goes directly to United Way Peterborough & District, supporting more than 20 local non-profit agencies and the essential programs our neighbours rely on.

So bring your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready to eat your way through Peterborough for a great cause.

Who’s hungry? 👀 Every bite gives back❤️!

Find the full burger lineup, details and voting link at the link in our bio!

#UltimateBurgerBattle #UWPUBB

What a fun day at @gmfinancial Peterborough centre yesterday celebrating their United Way Campaign!

Did you know the GM Financial has been supporting United Way Peterborough and District since 2002⁉️

Over the years their team has gotten very creative when it comes to fundraising activities ➡️ swipe to see some of this years shenanigans. The “Cookie Face Challenge” was a part of a minute to win it style face off between team leads and members of the senior leadership team!

Thank you so much to the team at @gmfinancial for your ongoing support. Your contributions go a long way in supporting our neighbours ❤️.

The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle returns this November, and we couldn’t be more excited after all the fun we had last year🍔✨!

Let us know your FAVOURITE burger in Peterborough and County in the comments below ⬇️ tell us your go to spot and we’ll see if they have what it takes!