Manager, Policy and Advocacy (Canada)

Movember Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused organization in Toronto is looking for an Advocacy and Policy Lead to implement strategies that advance men's health. The role requires expertise in public policy, a minimum of 5 years in policy development, and a knack for stakeholder engagement. You will work with various key audiences to influence health systems and advocate for critical health issues. This hybrid role offers exciting collaboration opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in men’s health.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Collaborative team culture

Social impact work

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders.
• Experience in dynamic environments with workload management.

Responsibilities

• Operationalise and manage advocacy strategies in Canada.
• Develop local advocacy partnerships and manage key relationships.
• Coordinate events to promote Movember's policy agenda.

Skills

Public policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Social research skills

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant qualifications in public policy or politics

Job description

Men are dying too young - and it doesn’t have to be that way.

Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.

Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a moustache-powered crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling.

DO GOOD.Work for Movember.

Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it)

Reporting to the Director, Policy & Advocacy, you will lead the implementation of our Canada advocacy and policy strategies – helping to build political will, build strong alliances with civil society, shape public attitudes and create the necessary pressure to influence 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 be responsible for:

• Operationalising and managing Movember’s advocacy and policy strategy in Canada
• Leading the development of a local advocacy partnership strategy and support management of key relationships eg. health systems, governments, MPs, 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 and promote Movember policy agenda
• Producing submissions and policy briefs on topics relevant to health to local governements
• Partnering with the Marketing and Communications team to develop public engagement and media strategies that drive and support policy change inline 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.

No Moustache Required - but the following are:

• Relevant qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience.
• 5+ 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.

Not Mission Critical - but for extra bonus points:

• 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.

GOOD CAUSE:
Working for Movember, you’ll help turn ideas (and moustaches) into millions for men’s health. Every bit we raise changes the face of men’s health by funding research, improving treatments, and supporting programs that help save lives.

We’re even shaping government policies on men’s health worldwide. By meeting directly with lawmakers, and helping them understand how more investment on men’s health benefits not just men, but all the communities they serve.

GOOD VIBES:
We love weekends. That’s why our Fridays finish early for nine months of the year. But we also love our office vibe. Because here, it always feels like something big is about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an open invite for all to hit the pub.

Come the hairy season, the energy cranks up. 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. But, for those who prefer calm, no probs: hybrid working means you work where you feel best.

GOOD CREW:
Spoiler alert: we’re a no-ego, all-impact crew. That means everyone gets a say, from new starters to those leading the charge. Collaboration over hierarchies, curiosity over rigid process. And it’s true across all our offices worldwide. We work as one, sharing expertise and celebrating wins. All in the name of making the biggest impact across the globe. United, we Mo.

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. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

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. 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.

A quick note on AI
We use our AI mate Joel to help with the first stage of screening. It lets more great candidates move past the application stage and into the process faster. Don’t worry though, real humans make all the final decisions. And if you’d rather skip Joel and chat with a recruiter instead, you’ll always have that option.

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