Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Engagement

Location: Remote or hybrid; candidates can work from anywhere in Canada. Applicants must currently reside in Canada and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary: CAD 46,000–60,000 per year.

Company

Heart & Stroke promotes health, saves lives, and enhances recovery while working to improve heart and brain health in Canada.

What you will do

• Coordinate Stop Marketing to Kids Coalition working group meetings, including agendas, minutes, member communications, and action-item follow-up.
• Coordinate meetings with external stakeholders, government officials, and Heart & Stroke constituents in line with advocacy plans.
• Draft briefing materials, letters, emails, newsletters, and other advocacy and communications materials.
• Track Coalition government meetings, maintain stakeholder contact lists, and coordinate website updates.
• Co-develop annual plans and facilitate activities for the Youth Against Marketing to Kids council.
• Maintain project budgets, contracts, invoices, policy materials, research files, and internal review processes.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in political science, communications, public policy, or public health preferred.
• General understanding of government relations and demonstrated interest in advocacy, health policy, or communications.
• Experience with stakeholder relations and volunteer coordination.
• Experience using Google Drive, Google Docs, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Analytical, decision-making, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing plans, handle confidential information, and learn new digital tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, accessible, and barrier-free working environment.
• Flexible hybrid working model with remote work available across Canada.
• Paid vacation, personal and wellness days, plus paid company closure from December 25 to January 1.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision benefits; life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program.
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching.
• Mobile phone and home office setup reimbursement, plus professional development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Apply with a resume by September 11, 2026.
• Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person, with advance notice for any in-person interview.