Manager, Government Relations

MS Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Canada is seeking a Manager, Government Relations to lead policy advocacy and government engagement across Canada from a home office in Ontario. You will monitor political developments, shape advocacy strategies, and coordinate digital campaigns to mobilize MS supporters and communities.

The role requires strong relationship-building, strategic thinking, and project management to advance policy change, improve care, and promote equity for people living with MS nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing government relations and advocacy initiatives.
• Strong analytical and political awareness to turn insights into action plans.
• Excellent project management skills coordinating timelines and deliverables.
• Experience designing digital advocacy programs and supporter mobilization is a plus.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with partners and communities.
• Knowledge of Canada's not-for-profit sector and political processes.
• Willingness to travel across Canada and occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive MS Canada's mission by transforming insights into meaningful policy change.
• Manage government relations and advocacy initiatives to elevate MS community voices.
• Coordinate digital advocacy efforts and mobilize supporters into collective action.
• Build strategic partnerships and ensure timely execution of advocacy activities.

Skills

Government relations

Advocacy

Policy analysis

Project management

Digital advocacy programs

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey. We collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community—and you can be a part of that.

Our team is looking to fill a current vacant position of Manager, Government Relations. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week in Ontario. This position will be based in your home office with access to an office or community hub for regular business purposes.

Discover. Innovate. Act

We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation, and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well‑being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS.

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca.

The impact you will have:

In this role, you will help drive MS Canada's mission to create a world free of MS by transforming the experiences and insights of the MS community into meaningful policy change. Working collaboratively with the mission team, you will manage government relations and advocacy initiatives that elevate MS community voices by monitoring the political landscape, analyzing issues, and coordinating digital advocacy efforts that mobilize supporters into collective action. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and the timely execution of advocacy initiatives, you will strengthen our ability to influence systems, remove barriers, and accelerate progress toward better care, well‑being, and equity for people affected by MS across Canada.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate:

• Brings proven experience in managing government relations and advocacy initiatives that advance policy change through strategic insight, relationship‑building, and thoughtful execution
• Demonstrates strong analytical and political awareness, with the ability to scan political and policy environments, identify emerging opportunities, and translate insights into clear and relevant action plans
• Demonstrates strong project management skills, coordinating timelines, team and community members, and deliverables to ensure the successful execution of advocacy initiatives
• Experience designing and coordinating digital advocacy programs — including supporter mobilization tools, action pages, or digital campaign platforms, is considered an asset
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, building trusting relationships with colleagues, partners, and community members to achieve shared impact
• Brings strong organization and attention to detail, ensuring timely and compliant administration of advocacy activities across teams and partners
• Possesses knowledge of the not‑for‑profit sector, political processes, and government relations in Canada.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and work occasional evenings or weekends for meetings and events

Benefits

What we offer

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that