Are you interested in supporting a growing research and public policy advocacy network for Canada’s charitable and nonprofit sector? Are you known among your colleagues and friends as a socially-minded person who gets things done? If so, your next career opportunity could be with our dynamic and cause-oriented Research, Advocacy and External Relations team!

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Advocacy (Bilingual), the Coordinator, Policy & Advocacy (Bilingual) will carry out activities related to growing a Canadian-wide research, policy and advocacy network for the charitable and nonprofit sector. This involves administering tasks related to knowledge mobilization activities, coordinating the input of multiple stakeholders in development of sector-related public policy, and carrying out supportive tasks related to research and advocacy activities.

• Support the planning and execution of Imagine Canada’s policy and advocacy work. Assist in the execution of communications, engagement & mobilization strategies.
• Coordinate with the marketing & communications team to integrate advocacy communications into overall organizational communications across various digital and non-digital channels.
• Contribute to the development of high-impact content and documents in English and French, including writing for Imagine Canada’s website, newsletters and social media as well as preparing talking points and briefing materials for staff.
• Support with and/or oversight of event planning and logistics (webinars, lobby days, luncheons, conferences, panels).
• Scheduling, communication, notetaking and other logistics involved in convening sector leaders for consultations and activities related to policy and advocacy coalitions.
• Assist with coordination of government relations meetings.
• Support the preparation of research reports and policy briefs by compiling data, summarizing findings, and drafting sections as needed.
• General administrative functions including database and document management, updating spreadsheets and trackers, and maintaining up-to-date contact lists.
• Liaise with vendors, including graphic designers, printers, caterers.
• Represent Imagine Canada at policy and research-related events and conferencess

You’ll thrive in this role if you are…

• Community-driven: You’re naturally collaborative with a network mindset, and are energized by nurturing relationships.
• A systematic problem-solver: You have an uncanny ability to elicit or anticipate the needs of others and identify possible solutions within established organizational frameworks and processes, while also knowing when and how to advocate for smarter ways of working.
• A champion of detail and organization: You’re a self-starter who naturally excels at managing multiple concurrent priorities where attention to detail, quality and timeliness are of the utmost importance.
• A creative thinker: You have the ability to synthesize large amounts of information, can respond to a rapidly-changing environment, and have experience making sound judgements under pressure.
• A values-driven team player: You approach your work with a professional and supportive spirit, are passionate about contributing to a healthy work environment, and feel aligned with Imagine Canada’s mission, Staff Values, and commitments to anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• A dynamic learner: You’re always game for opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, see challenges and mistakes as valuable opportunities for growth, and have a resilient and optimistic mindset that is fueled by opportunities to improve the status quo.

• Complete fluency in English and French, verbal and written. These skills will be assessed during the interview process.
• Ability to coordinate events and creation of content within a distributed, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to write clear, concise and engaging content on complex policy topics for a general audience.
• Interest in working in a network- or membership-based organization.
• Knowledge of federal government structures and processes.
• Knowledge of public policy development processes and advocacy strategies. 

We're more interested in your passion, commitment, and ability to learn and grow - get in touch, we encourage you to apply. 

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, living with a disability, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others from equity-seeking groups, and are likewise committed to continuing our work to foster the conditions for individuals with diverse lived experiences to feel safe, valued and empowered to make a lasting impact in their role.

Imagine Canada is a national, bilingual charitable organization whose cause is Canada’s charities and nonprofits. Through our advocacy efforts, research and social enterprises, we help strengthen charities, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs so they can, in turn, support the communities they serve. Our vision is of a strong Canada where charities work together alongside business and government to build resilient and vibrant communities. Established in 2007, our team of over 40 full-time staff works remotely from communities across Canada.

• Participate in our four-day work week pilot program.
• A fully remote work environment with flexible hours and approach to work.*
• Be part of a growing national organization in a supportive environment with a dedicated group of staff and volunteers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including professional development and work-from-home budget.
• Opportunity to learn and apply leading practices and emerging trends in the charitable sector.
• Leadership is forward-thinking, entrepreneurial, and supportive, operating in an environment of integrity and collective commitment to achieving long-term goals.

*Remote work is the norm for staff, but in-person attendance at regular staff retreats (and other meetings depending on the role) is required.

Imagine Canada offers meaningful opportunities to make an impact in Canadian communities. We are currently implementing an anti-racism and anti-oppression roadmap that embeds equity into our processes, human resources, programs and services. We are committed to fostering a culture that exemplifies our staff values of Accountability, Care, Courage, Drive, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.

Terms & Conditions

• Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, permanent position.
• Annual Salary Range: In addition to health/dental benefits including a Health Spending Account and a Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), the 2025 starting salary for this position is $62,500, with an automatic salary increase every year towards a target salary of $75,000, which the incumbent is expected to reach after three years in the role.
• Location: Anywhere in Canada with a reliable internet connection. This position will be required to travel occasionally to in-person meetings, conferences, and in-person staff gatherings.
• Work hours: Imagine Canada is currently piloting a 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday, for a total of 28 working hours/week. This pilot is running until December 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension. We offer flexible working hours to accommodate personal and family commitments. This position will be required to work non-traditional hours occasionally to respond to issues emerging in the external operating environment.
• Application deadline:  11:59 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

In lieu of a cover letter, the application process for this position requires a short expression of interest. We recommend reviewing the application form before you begin curating your application materials.

1. Applicants are invited to complete our short online application form and provide a copy of their resume. 
2. We expect to invite 8-10 qualified candidates to a short introductory video call (30 minutes).
3. Our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2024-Wednesday, January 1, 2025 inclusive for an organization-wide holiday closure.
4. When our office reopens in January, we expect to invite 4-5 shortlisted candidates to attend a full, video interview (60 minutes), to complete a Predictive Index behavioural assessment to better understand and discuss your working style (10 minutes to complete), and to complete an asynchronous written assessment to explore comprehension, task prioritization and writing skills. Interview questions and a copy of your PI results will be provided in advance of the call.
5. We’ll collect references for the top 2 candidates.
6. We anticipate an early February start date for this position.

We are committed to becoming a barrier-free organization. If you require support at any stage of the hiring process, including disability accommodation, please contact us at info@imaginecanada.ca or 1-800-263-1178. Available supports include flexibility in scheduling interviews, using your preferred telecommunications software and formats (e.g., Zoom with closed captioning, video application instead of a resume), and additional time for answering verbal or written assessments.

We believe that hiring is a matter of mutual fit so we will ensure applicants have sufficient time at every stage of the process to ask questions about the role and our organization.

We respect the time and effort required to participate in the hiring process. We will ensure that all applicants receive timely updates regarding the status of their candidacy. In recognition of the additional effort of preparing for interviews, Imagine Canada will financially compensate interviewees that advance beyond the screening call at a fixed rate of $100 per candidate.