We are seeking a Director, Policy & Advocacy to join our Toronto team.

Reporting to the Global Lead - Advocacy & Policy, you will direct the implementation of our Canadian advocacy and policy strategies – helping to build political will, strong alliances with civil society, shape public attitudes and create the necessary pressure to influence health systems.

You’ll be leading Movembers skills, expertise and capabilities in advocacy & policy in Canada. You will also work alongside senior leaders skilled in research, media, mobilization, supporter engagement, partnerships and partnerships to draw on your political nous and strategic background to fuel our engagement with key audiences and stakeholders that build political will for our advocacy focus areas.

For this role, you’ll need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• 8+ years' experience in the development of policies, position statements and briefing papers or the leadership of advocacy campaigns with a policy focus within Canada.
• A well-versed public speaker who can adapt speaking opportunities to flex for a government or internal audience.
• Experience working for an agency or leading agency partners.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent social research skills and ability to apply analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary research principles and practices to your work.
• Experience in adapting work to politically agile times and adapting to changing government priorities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and take personal responsibility for leading others and prioritizing and managing workload.
• Comprehensive understanding of health legislation and policy and/ or experience in the community or charity sector, policy or advocacy, preferably within health would be advantageous.

GOOD CAUSE:
Working for Movember, you’ll help raise millions for men’s health (not for a CEO’s bonus). And all those dollars do a whole lotta good. We’ve funded cancer research. Created lifesaving medicines. And helped make cancer treatments less “one-size-fits-all”, and more specific to each patient’s needs.

We’re even calling for governments worldwide to get it together on men’s health. By meeting directly with policymakers so they change the systems that change men’s health.

GOOD VIBES:
The vibes aren’t just for Fridays – even though we start weekends early nine months of the year. Here, it always feels like something big’s about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an impromptu all-staff boogie.

Come the hairy season, the energy gets silly. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. And that means one thing: it’s conga time.

GOOD CREW:
Let’s just get this out of the way: big egos need not apply. We’re all about straight-up solid human beings out to do meaningful work. People who’ll help you reach career-best moments. And give you the freedom to get there the best way you see fit.

Hybrid remote working is the norm. And in the office, you can sit where you please. Who knows? On any given day you could even end up desk buddies with the man who started this all.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities
• Group Wellness Benefits
• Group RSP matching plan
• Relaxed dress code
• Fun and collaborative culture
• Pet friendly workplace

Boy, do we know the feeling of being judged. (Over how we look, and other things that shouldn’t matter.) Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognized for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds

You are welcome to self-identify as belonging to 1 of the 4 designated groups; women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 

We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Reasonable accommodations are also available on request for differently-abled candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you’ve got the relevant skills and the right attitude, let nothing stand in your way of firing off your application.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.