• Join our growing Policy & Advocacy team
• Make a difference in the lives on men and their communities
• Salary $100k - $110k

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a passionate Senior Manager, Policy & Advocacy to join our Toronto based team.

About the role

You will lead 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 partnerships to influence positive change within health systems.  

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

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Toronto office.

You’ll have the opportunity to

• Operationalise and manage Movember’s advocacy and policy strategy in Canada
• Lead the development of a local advocacy partnership strategy and support management of key relationships eg. health systems, policy makers, research and clinical partners, industry associations, corporates and marketing partners in Canada
• Leading and coordinating events and engagement of health professionals and health organisations to socialise our policy work and engage industry
• Producing submissions and policy briefs
• Partner with the MET (Movember Experience Team) to develop public engagement and media strategies that drive and support policy change in line with our advocacy priorities. 
• Partnering with the Research and Evaluation team to develop and commission research to support policy positions and evaluate the impact of our advocacy programs in Canada.  

For this role, you’ll need

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience. 
• 6+ years' experience in the development of policies, position statements and briefing papers. 
• 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. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and take personal responsibility for prioritising and managing workload. 

Bonus points for

• Comprehensive understanding of health legislation and policy
• Experience in the community or charity sector, policy or advocacy, preferably within health
• Experience engaging the public and developing media strategies that drive and support policy change
• French language skills will be highly regarded

Why Movember?

Movember is 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 recognised 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.

Our employee benefits include:

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

Does this role sound up your alley?
If so, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to send through your application.