Director, Government Relations, Health Access

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead the formulation and implementation of Parkinson Canada’s health policy, government relations, and advocacy priorities throughout Canada.

• Establish connections with decision-makers and stakeholders to enhance access to treatments, services, and support.

• Spearhead high-priority national initiatives and convert organizational and advocacy objectives into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.

• Navigate intricate healthcare and policy landscapes while balancing long-term goals with emerging opportunities.

• Cultivate and activate relationships across governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

• Facilitate discussions, identify collaboration opportunities, align priorities, and promote shared goals.

• Collaborate with the Mission, Partnerships, Marketing and Communications, and Insights teams.

• Oversee the creation of briefing materials, policy positions, advocacy messaging, stakeholder presentations, and engagement strategies.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members and external partners.

• Monitor developments in healthcare, politics, funding, and policy, utilizing insights to adjust strategies.

• Report directly to the VP, Mission.

• Travel occasionally for in-person meetings as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in consulting, public affairs, advocacy, government relations, healthcare strategy, or a similar field.

• Familiarity with navigating government and healthcare systems.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive complex initiatives.

• Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments and aligning diverse groups with varying priorities.

• Capability to influence decision-makers and generate momentum around shared objectives.

• Skill in translating strategy into clear action plans, stakeholder strategies, and measurable outcomes.

• Ability to balance long-term goals with changing opportunities and timelines.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and senior leaders.

• Proficient in navigating nuanced conversations while representing the organization with professionalism, confidence, and sound judgment.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining progress across multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, coaching, direction-setting, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check and provision of references.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Autonomy, supportive leadership, and an organizational commitment to influence direction.

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• An inclusive and accessible workplace.

• Equitable employment opportunities.

• A work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

• Accommodations available upon request.

• Virtual interview process.

• Transparency in salary and open discussions regarding compensation.