Director, Government Relations, Health Access

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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $110k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Parkinson Canada

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1965

🤲 Charity

🏥 Healthcare

🔬 Science

Charity • Healthcare • Science

Parkinson Canada is a national Canadian charity that supports people living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and researchers. It provides clear, accessible information and education (webinars, blogs, publications), direct services and peer supports (CareFinder, toll-free support line, 1:1 peer support, and 120 community support groups), funds and promotes Parkinson’s research, runs community fundraising and volunteer programs, and advocates for improved care and services. The organization helps more than 120,000 Canadians affected by Parkinson’s and is a registered charity (Charitable registration number: 10809 1786 RR0001).

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of Parkinson Canada’s health policy, government relations, and advocacy priorities across Canada • Build relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders to improve access to treatment, services, and supports • Lead high-priority national initiatives and translate organizational and advocacy goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes • Navigate complex healthcare and policy environments while balancing long-term priorities with evolving opportunities • Build and activate relationships across governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders • Facilitate conversations, identify collaboration opportunities, align priorities, and advance shared objectives • Collaborate with Mission, Partnerships, Marketing and Communications, and Insights teams • Oversee briefing materials, policy positions, advocacy messaging, stakeholder presentations, and engagement strategies • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to team members and external partners • Monitor healthcare, political, funding, and policy developments and use insights to refine strategies • Report to the VP, Mission • Travel occasionally for in-person meetings as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in consulting, public affairs, advocacy, government relations, healthcare strategy, or a related environment • Experience navigating government and healthcare systems • Experience influencing stakeholders and driving complex initiatives • Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and building alignment across groups with different priorities • Ability to influence decision-makers and create momentum around shared objectives • Ability to translate strategy into clear plans, stakeholder strategies, and measurable outcomes • Ability to balance long-term priorities with evolving opportunities and timelines • Strong communication skills and ability to build credibility with governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and senior leaders • Ability to navigate nuanced conversations and represent an organization with professionalism, confidence, and sound judgment • Ability to work in fast-moving, ambiguous environments while maintaining momentum across multiple priorities and stakeholders • Leadership, coaching, direction-setting, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration skills • Successful completion of a criminal background check and references • Legally eligible to work in Canada on an ongoing basis

🏖️ Benefits

• Autonomy, leadership support, and organizational commitment to influence direction • Opportunity for professional growth and experience development • Inclusive and accessible workplace • Equitable opportunities in employment • Workplace free from discrimination and harassment • Accommodations available upon request • Virtual interview process • Salary transparency and open compensation discussions