[Hiring] Director, Government Relations and Health Access @Parkinson Canada

Role Description

Reporting to the VP, Mission, we are hiring a Director, Government Relations and Health Access. As the new Director, Government Relations and Health Access, you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of Parkinson Canada’s health policy, government relations, and advocacy priorities across Canada.
  • Help shape the future of Parkinson’s care by building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and driving strategies that improve access to treatment, services, and support for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
  • Navigate complex systems, build momentum across diverse stakeholders, and turn strategy into action.
  • Work across government, healthcare, advocacy, research, and industry environments to identify opportunities, align priorities, and move initiatives forward.

This is an existing remote vacancy with occasional travel as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications

  • You may come from consulting, public affairs, advocacy, government relations, healthcare strategy, or another environment where you were responsible for navigating government and healthcare systems.
  • You understand the nuances of working within and alongside public sector environments.
  • You have experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and building alignment across groups with different priorities, perspectives, and motivations.
  • You are a strong communicator who can build credibility quickly and engage effectively across various sectors.
  • You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve and opportunities emerge quickly.
  • You bring people together around a common direction and know how to create clarity and establish accountability.

Requirements

  • Develop and advance advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and government relations priorities.
  • Lead high-priority national initiatives and translate broad organizational and advocacy goals into actionable plans.
  • Work across governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Oversee the development of briefing materials, policy positions, advocacy messaging, and engagement strategies.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to team members and external partners.
  • Monitor healthcare, political, funding, and policy developments to refine priorities and identify opportunities.

Benefits

  • Salary between $110,000 - $130,000 per annum.
  • Equitable, consistent pay based on skills, experience, and role complexity.
  • Transparency and open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Company Description

At Parkinson Canada, we believe that compensation should be fair and supportive of your experience and growth. We strive for equitable opportunities in employment and to provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Working at Parkinson Canada is more than a job - it’s a movement. We inspire people to step into the light: connected, supported, and empowered.

Join us and help people living with Parkinson’s find their joy - and their swagger.

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