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Come work with us!Do you have a passion for social justice? The HIV Legal Network is seeking a full-time policy analyst to use their legal skills to advance the human rights of people living with and affected by HIV in Canada and around the world.Policy Analyst&nbsp;Location: The HIV Legal Network is based in Toronto, but we are open to hybrid/remote working situations for the right candidate. Employment status: Full-timeSalary range: $73,000 - $78,000Language requirements: Preferred Bilingual&nbsp;(English/French) Application deadline: January 9, 2026In December 1992, a group of activists came together to create the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network. They were united in their recognition that any effective response to the pandemic must ensure that the human rights of people living with HIV and communities particularly affected by HIV are respected, protected, and fulfilled.Today, as the HIV Legal Network (<a href="http://www.hivlegalnetwork.ca" target="_blank">www.hivlegalnetwork.ca</a>), we’re one of the world’s leading organizations tackling the legal and human rights issues related to HIV,&nbsp;in Canada and internationally.We work tirelessly to defend the rights of people living with HIV orAIDS and other populations disproportionately affected by HIV, punitive laws and policies, and criminalization, from women, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQ+ people, to people in prison, people who use drugs, and sex workers,&nbsp;through research and analysis, litigation and other advocacy, public education, and community mobilization.We envision a world in which the human rights and dignity of all people, including people living with HIV or AIDS and other populations disproportionately affected by HIV and criminalization, are respected, protected, and fulfilled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Job descriptionThe Policy Analyst will be a member of our Research &amp; Policy Team, and will work closely with the other team members, the Co-Executive Directors, and other staff in achieving the overall goals of the HIV Legal Network. We are looking for a team player and strategic thinker, flexible and open to learning, and willing to take on and grow new areas of expertise.Specific responsibilities include:<ul><li>monitoring developments related to HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) with legal, policy or human rights dimensions;</li><li>researching and writing documents on legal and policy issues related to HIV and HCV for diverse audiences including communities particularly affected by HIV/HCV, frontline workers, and policy-makers;</li><li>developing materials for strategic litigation and other law reform initiatives;</li><li>working with other staff to develop, implement, and regularly review the HIV Legal Network’s advocacy priorities and initiatives, including associated communications activities;</li><li>delivering presentations, lectures, and workshops;</li><li>delivering media interviews and responding to media inquiries;</li><li>representing the HIV Legal Network at meetings with other organizations (domestic and international) and government agencies, policymakers, and officials;</li><li>identifying, through discussion with the Research &amp; Policy Team, strategic directions for the HIV Legal Network’s legal/policy research and advocacy;</li><li>managing projects; and</li><li>assisting as necessary in developing funding applications and project budgets in those areas involving research, policy development and advocacy work, and preparing reports on their activities for reports to funders.</li></ul>QualificationsMinimum qualifications include:<ul><li>a law degree from a Canadian law school or a Certificate of Equivalence from the National Committee on Accreditation (being called to the bar in a Canadian province or territory is an asset, but is not required);</li><li>proven skills in legal research and writing;</li><li>excellent oral and written communications skills in English;</li><li>&nbsp;experience in legal and policy analysis and advocacy work in relation to HIV, human rights, or a related field;</li><li>proven project management skills;&nbsp;</li><li>an ability to travel, both within Canada and internationally;&nbsp;and</li><li>initiative, perseverance, flexibility, collegiality, and a&nbsp;passion for social justice.</li></ul>The ideal candidate will also:<ul><li>be fluent in French;</li><li>be familiar with issues related to HIV and HCV including the health and social impacts of repressive laws and policies on communities particularly affected by HIV/HCV;</li><li>have experience working with people living with or affected by HIV or HCV;</li><li>be well-versed in international law;&nbsp;</li><li>have some litigation experience; and</li><li>have experience with public speaking and delivering media interviews.</li></ul>Salary and benefits&nbsp;The salary range for this position is $73,000 - $78,000,&nbsp;in addition to employer-paid benefits.Application processPlease email your résumé, a cover letter, and a brief, relevant writing sample (that has not been edited by another) to <a href="mailto:hiring@hivlegalnetwork.ca" target="_blank">hiring@hivlegalnetwork.ca</a>. Applications should be received no later than January 9th, 2026.&nbsp;Desired start dateWe would like to fill the position as soon as possible but have some flexibility in the starting date and are seeking a candidate well-suited for the position and organization.We thank all applicants for their interest but cannot respond to all inquiries; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;The HIV Legal Network is strongly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented or marginalized groups including people living with HIV, Indigenous people, Black people, other racialized people, LGBTQ2S+ people, and people with disabilities are welcome to self-identify, should they feel comfortable in doing so, in their cover letter.//Venez travailler avec nous!Vous avez une passion pour la justice sociale? Le Réseau juridique VIH est à la recherche d’un-e analyste des politiques à temps plein qui utilisera ses compétences juridiques pour promouvoir les droits humains des personnes vivant avec le VIH et affectées par celui-ci, au Canada et dans le monde.Analyste des politiquesLieu de travail&nbsp;: Le Réseau juridique a son bureau à Toronto mais est ouvert à une situation de travail hybride ou à distance pour le bon ou la bonne candidat-e. Statut d’emploi : Temps pleinÉchelle salariale&nbsp;: 73&nbsp;000-78&nbsp;000&nbsp;$ Exigences linguistiques&nbsp;: Préférablement bilingue&nbsp;(anglais/français) Date limite pour postuler&nbsp;: 9&nbsp;janvier 2026En décembre&nbsp;1992, des activistes se sont regroupé-es pour former le Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida. Ils étaient unis par la conviction que toute riposte efficace à la pandémie passe par le respect, la protection et la réalisation des droits humains des personnes vivant avec le VIH et des communautés particulièrement affectées par lui.Aujourd’hui, en tant que Réseau juridique VIH&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.reseaujuridiquevih.ca" target="_blank">www.reseaujuridiquevih.ca</a>), nous sommes un des organismes chefs de file, à l’échelle mondiale, dans la réponse aux enjeux juridiques et de droits de la personne liés au VIH&nbsp;au Canada et dans le monde.Nous travaillons inlassablement à défendre les droits des personnes vivant avec le VIH et des populations affectées de manière disproportionnée par le VIH et par des lois et politiques punitives et la criminalisation – comme les femmes, les nouveaux et nouvelles arrivant-es, les hommes gais, les personnes incarcérées, les personnes qui utilisent des drogues et les travailleuse(-eur)s du sexe. Nous faisons avancer notre mission à l’aide de recherches et d’analyses, d’actions en contentieux et d’autres formes de plaidoyer, d’éducation du public et de mobilisation communautaire.Nous avons la vision d’un monde où les droits humains et la dignité de toutes et tous, y compris les personnes vivant avec le VIH ou le sida et les populations affectées de manière disproportionnée par le VIH et la criminalisation sont respectés, protégés et réalisés.&nbsp;&nbsp;Description du posteL’analyste des politiques fera partie de notre équipe de la recherche et des politiques, et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le reste de l’équipe, les codirectrices générales et les autres employé-es à l’atteinte des buts du Réseau juridique. Nous souhaitons recruter une personne qui a l’esprit d’équipe et une pensée stratégique, qui est souple, ouverte à apprendre et à entreprendre et développer de nouveaux champs d’expertise.Ses responsabilités particulières incluent de&nbsp;:<ul><li>surveiller les développements liés aux aspects juridiques, de politiques ou de droits humains liés au VIH et à l’hépatite C (VHC);</li><li>effectuer des recherches et rédiger des documents sur les enjeux juridiques et de politiques en lien avec le VIH et le VHC pour divers publics, notamment les communautés particulièrement affectées par le VIH/VHC, les travailleur(-euse)s de première ligne et les responsables des politiques;</li><li>développer des documents pour des contentieux stratégiques et des initiatives de réforme du droit;</li><li>travailler avec d’autres employé-es à développer, mettre en œuvre et réexaminer périodiquement les priorités et initiatives de plaidoyer du Réseau juridique VIH, y compris les activités de communications connexes;</li><li>donner des présentations, des exposés et des ateliers;</li><li>donner des entrevues aux médias et répondre aux demandes médiatiques;</li><li>représenter le Réseau juridique lors de réunions avec d’autres organismes (nationaux et internationaux), des agences gouvernementales, des responsables des politiques et des représentant-es officiel-les;</li><li>identifier, en discutant avec l’équipe de la recherche et des politiques, des orientations stratégiques pour la recherche et le plaidoyer du Réseau juridique VIH;</li><li>gérer des projets; et</li><li>contribuer, selon les besoins, au développement de demandes de financement et aux budgets de projets dans les domaines pertinents au travail de recherche, de développement des politiques et de plaidoyer, et préparer des comptes&nbsp;rendus d’activités à l’intention des bailleurs de fonds.</li></ul>QualificationsLes qualifications minimales incluent&nbsp;:<ul><li>un diplôme en droit d’une faculté de droit canadienne ou une attestation du Comité national sur les équivalences des diplômes de droit(être membre du Barreau d’une province ou d’un territoire canadien est un atout, mais pas une exigence);</li><li>des compétences éprouvées en recherche et rédaction juridiques;</li><li>d’excellentes habiletés à communiquer en anglais oral et écrit;</li><li>&nbsp;expérience de travail en analyse des politiques et en plaidoyer liés au VIH, aux droits humains ou à un domaine connexe;</li><li>compétences éprouvées en gestion de projet;&nbsp;</li><li>capacité de voyager au Canada et à l’échelle internationale; et</li><li>sens de l’initiative, persévérance, flexibilité, collégialité et passion pour la justice sociale.</li></ul>La ou le candidat-e idéal-e présentera également les atouts suivants&nbsp;:<ul><li>avoir une bonne connaissance du français;</li><li>être familiarisé-e avec les enjeux liés au VIH et au VHC, y compris les impacts sociaux et de santé des lois et politiques répressives sur les communautés particulièrement affectées par le VIH/VHC;</li><li>être complètement bilingue (anglais et français) – connaître d’autres langues étant un atout additionnel;</li><li>détenir une expérience de travail auprès de personnes vivant avec le VIH ou le VHC, ou affectées par l’un ou l’autre;</li><li>avoir une bonne connaissance du droit international;&nbsp;</li><li>détenir de l’expérience en contentieux; et</li><li>détenir de l’expérience en communication orale en public et en entrevues médiatiques.</li></ul>Salaires et avantages sociaux&nbsp;L’échelle de salaire pour ce poste est de 73 000&nbsp;$ à 78 000&nbsp;$, avec avantages sociaux payés par l’employeur.&nbsp;Processus pour postulerVeuillez faire parvenir par courriel votre curriculum vitæ, une lettre de présentation ainsi qu’un bref exemple de texte rédigé par vous (et qui n’a pas été révisé par une autre personne), à&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hiring@hivlegalnetwork.ca" target="_blank">hiring@hivlegalnetwork.ca</a>. Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’au 9&nbsp;janvier&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;Date souhaitée d’entrée en fonctionNous désirons pourvoir le poste dès que possible, mais nous disposons d’une certaine flexibilité quant à la date d’entrée en fonction; et nous sommes à la recherche d’un-e candidat-e qui conviendra le mieux possible au poste et à l’organisme.Nous remercions dès maintenant tou-te-s les candidat-es de leur intérêt, mais ne pouvons répondre à toutes les demandes; nous communiquerons uniquement avec les personnes que nous désirons rencontrer en entrevue.Le Réseau juridique est profondément engagé à créer un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié. Les candidat-es issu-es de groupes habituellement sous-représentés ou marginalisés, y compris les personnes vivant avec le VIH, les Autochtones, les personnes noires et autres personnes racisées, les personnes&nbsp;LGBTQ2S+ et les personnes handicapées, sont invité-es à s’auto-identifier dans leur lettre de présentation s’ils/elles le souhaitent.

HIV Legal Network / Réseau juridique VIH

Policy Analyst / Analyste des politiques

<blockquote>Application Deadline: 11:59pm PT on December 7, 2025&nbsp; Term: full-time (5 days per week); permanent Location: In-person based at office located on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) &amp; səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory (Vancouver, BC) or remotely from another BC location Remuneration: $53,000 to $65,000&nbsp;commensurate with experience&nbsp;plus competitive benefit package</blockquote>West Coast Environmental Law has an immediate opening for a full-time Climate Campaign Strategist position based in our Vancouver office.&nbsp;As part of the Climate Program team the Climate Campaign Strategist will engage in community organizing, including facilitating volunteers, to help the public to draw links between their experiences of climate change, climate science and the need for fossil fuel companies to pay for a share of climate costs. This will include pressing governments to take legal action against fossil fuel companies to recover costs.West Coast Environmental Law aims to promote equity and challenge discrimination. We recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, races, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities and beliefs. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups, specifically Indigenous and racialized people, members of the LGBTQIA2S+, trans and gender-diverse communities, women, and people living with a disability, chronic illness and/or neurodiversity to self-identify so that we can prioritize your application.QualificationsRequired:<ul><li>Significant experience organizing/campaigning and supporting grassroots movements” within the climate and/or environmental space</li><li>Is a skilled oral and written communicator with particular ability to translate information on complex and challenging issues into accessible, compelling stories for a variety of audiences</li><li>Demonstrated acumen with government relations and advocacy on climate and/or environmental issues</li><li>Experience and commitment to help deepen WCEL’s engagement with groups and individuals from all walks of life, inspiring understanding and action for systemic environmental solutions</li><li>Broad knowledge and understanding of climate change and a demonstrated commitment to addressing its impacts through a climate justice lens</li><li>Commitment to applying equity and justice principles and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment</li><li>Strong time and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet multiple and concurrent deadlines</li><li>Is comfortable using digital tools for internal/team communications and project management (e.g. Slack, Outlook calendars, Zoom, etc.)</li></ul>Beneficial Experience/Skills:<ul><li>Knowledge of emergency management, climate adaptation and planning, climate attribution or impact projection science, economics or climate cost accounting. </li><li>Experience with delivering training, workshops, focused on building individual and community capacity</li><li>Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, governments and organizations</li><li>Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Punjabi</li><li>Experience organizing in diverse economic or cultural communities</li><li>Familiarity with BC local governments</li></ul>Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Research and write materials and design tactics intended to communicate the national, provincial, local and/or costed risks of climate change.</li><li>Organize, design and host events to discuss climate risks and costs and approaches to building climate safety and resilience, including organizing and hosting public events on West Coast’s research.</li><li>Work with the West Coast climate and communications teams and allies to develop and implement engagement strategies aimed at mobilizing public support for governments to track climate costs, implement climate adaptation measures and hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate costs.</li><li>Coordinate with the Climate Program lead on organizational public speaking and communications, including, if requested, acting as a spokesperson for the program on campaign, research or other non-legal matters. </li><li>Coordinate volunteers, clients, allies and partners to work together on program goals, including providing them with support and resources as required. Coordinate with West Coast staff and program partners on public events and/or communications.</li><li>Expand the Climate Program’s volunteer base, including recruitment of, and training and support for, volunteers. </li><li>Work with Climate Communications Specialist to coordinate quarterly e-newsletter and periodic action alerts related to West Coast’s Climate Program;</li><li>Assist with fundraising and public education events organized by and with volunteers, clients, allies and partners. </li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, community groups and clients interested in pursuing legal action against fossil fuel companies.</li><li>Provide research assistance on mutually agreed topics related to the Climate Program, including writing reports, memos, or other materials based on that research.</li><li>Drafting and production of Climate Program communication materials and publications.</li><li>Other organisational and programmatic event logistics (e.g., dialogue forums, press conferences, webinars) as requested, including documenting program events. </li><li>Administrative and organizational tasks necessary to support the above, including but not limited to fundraising applications, reporting to the Board and funders, participation in staff meetings, etc.</li><li>Other related tasks assigned by the Climate Program Lead.</li></ul>Remuneration: Salary range is based on an annual full-time salary of $53,000 to $65,000&nbsp;commensurate with experience. We offer 3 weeks annual leave to start plus 2 weeks paid time off during our winter office closure, and a competitive benefits package including extended health plan (after 3 months of employment) and RRSP contribution (after one year of employment).About West Coast Environmental Law: West Coast Environmental law harnesses the power of law to solve complex environmental challenges. We work to transform environmental decision-making and strengthen legal protections for the environment through collaborative legal strategies that bridge Indigenous and Canadian law. We approach our work through an environmental justice lens, conscious of the importance of breaking down silos between environmental and other social justice movements. Our work seeks to address environmental harms while simultaneously promoting an equitable society. By putting the law into the hands of communities and creating legal risk for those who would harm the land, air and water, we are building the collective power to build a more sustainable future for all. <a href="https://www.wcel.org/sites/default/files/file-downloads/2023-08-WCEL-ValuesStatement.pdf" target="_blank">Read West Coast’s values statement here.</a>TO APPLY:Complete the <a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5203822" target="_blank">online application form</a>&nbsp;by 11:59 pm PT on December 7, 2025 to submit your cover letter and resumé as one pdf and name the file with “First Name Last Name – Climate Campaign Strategist Application 2025”.&nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;We are committed to accessible employment practices. Applicants with a disability or any specific needs may make a request for accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Such requests should be communicated to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@wcel.org" target="_blank">admin@wcel.org</a>,Visit our website:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wcel.org" target="_blank">www.wcel.org</a>

West Coast Environmental Law

Climate Campaign Strategist

About Surrey Place&nbsp;Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism- development and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests. The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and make their sight even higher. Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varied and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario. Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.Position Description&nbsp;The Community Pantry at Surrey Place provides free food and essential items for anyone in need, with no questions asked. Operating under the Wellness Program, the Pantry is supported by a committee of staff volunteers from across the agency. We are now seeking external volunteers to help keep the Pantry stocked, organized, and welcoming for all visitors to our downtown location.Volunteers assist clients and families during a two-hour weekly shift.&nbsp;This is a daytime commitment aligned with the Pantry’s working hours:<ul><li>Tuesdays: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM EST</li><li>Wednesdays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM / 4:00 PM –6:00 PM EST</li><li>Thursdays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM EST</li></ul>A minimum commitment of 3 to 6 months is required.As a Community Pantry Assistant Volunteer, you will play a key role in maintaining a warm and supportive environment. Responsibilities include opening and closing the Pantry, keeping shelves well-stocked and organized, and creating a respectful and inclusive space for all visitorsMain Responsibilities<ul><li>Restock shelves and ensure items are neatly arranged&nbsp;</li><li>Sorting and checking food donations for expiration dates and quality&nbsp;</li><li>Assist visitors in finding what they need and answer basic questions&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized pantry&nbsp;</li><li>Help with donation intake and inventory tracking&nbsp;</li><li>Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment&nbsp;</li><li>Follow health and safety guidelines for food handling</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Friendly and compassionate individuals who want to support their community&nbsp;</li><li>Reliable and able to commit to at least two shifts per month&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Able to lift light to moderate loads, including some bending and lifting&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable interacting with diverse community members&nbsp;</li><li>Access to a vehicle is an asset but not required&nbsp;</li><li>Willing to commit to this role for a minimum of 3–6 months&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to travel to the Surrey Place downtown location&nbsp;</li><li>Must be willing to undergo a vulnerable sector check as part of the volunteer onboarding process&nbsp;</li></ul>Why Volunteer with Surrey Place?&nbsp;<ul><li>Make a direct impact in fighting food insecurity&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Connect with your community and meet new people&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Practice customer service skills and verbal communication in English&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Gain experience in the disability and healthcare sectors&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities for mentorship&nbsp;</li></ul>Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.&nbsp;

Surrey Place

Community Pantry Assistant Volunteer 

POSITION: SENIOR POLICY ADVISORSTATUS: 1.0 FTEREPORTING TO: DIRECTOR, POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPSSALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION: $75,240 - $89,000WHO WE ARE:The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is a proud membership of more than 100 non-governmental and civil society organizations, academic institutions, health professional associations and private sector entities working to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide. CanWaCH brings together the expertise and commitment of Canadian organizations and individuals to advance the health and rights of women, children and adolescents globally. We envision a world where women, children and adolescents, in all their diversity, realize their right to thrive in full health.PURPOSE:The Senior Policy Advisor is a key member of the team, responsible for advancing and supporting CanWaCH’s policy and government relations work. The role develops policy materials, manages issues, prepares strategic recommendations, and carries out engagement activities with government and sector partners. The Advisor works closely with the Director to implement a coordinated and impactful approach to government and partner engagement.WORK LOCATION:This position is home based and operates within CanWaCH’s virtual office model, with regular set hours from a home office setting. The successful candidate must be based in the Ottawa area and able to travel as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Working within a collaborative and fast paced environment, the Senior Policy Advisor supports the advancement of CanWaCH’s policy, government relations and stakeholder engagement priorities. The role contributes to the development of key initiatives, prepares policy materials and recommendations, manages emerging issues and carries out engagement activities that support CanWaCH’s strategic direction. The Advisor ensures effective knowledge translation across the organization and the sector and helps maintain a coordinated and integrated approach to stakeholder engagement.The Senior Policy Advisor works closely with the Director, Policy and Partnerships, members of the Senior Management Team and the Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Working Group, demonstrating strong professionalism and superior communication skills across all interactions.Specific responsibilities include:Advancing CanWaCH’s Stakeholder Engagement Priorities<ul><li>Leads coordination of the Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Working Group, including work plan development, preparation of agendas and materials, tracking action items and advancing deliverables.</li><li>Contributes to the design and implementation of a stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring CanWaCH is positioned as a credible, solutions focused partner.</li><li>Identifies, monitors and tracks key opportunities for engagement with government, partners and sector allies.</li><li>Represents CanWaCH on relevant coalitions, technical and thematic working groups, and collaborative sector initiatives as required.</li><li>Builds and maintains strong, respectful relationships with member organizations and sector partners to support collective action and alignment.</li></ul>Supporting Policy and Government Relations Work<ul><li>Develops policy briefs, letters, statements, submissions and other materials that advance CanWaCH’s leadership on global health and gender equality.</li><li>Monitors and analyzes political developments, government priorities, parliamentary activities and emerging issues relevant to CanWaCH’s mandate, and provides timely updates and advice.</li><li>Supports engagement with parliamentarians, ministerial offices, government officials and political staff by preparing backgrounders, meeting notes, speaking points and follow up materials.</li><li>Participates in meetings with parliamentarians and government officials, providing clear and credible representation of CanWaCH’s positions.</li><li>Ensures alignment between CanWaCH’s priorities and key thematic areas, policies, government commitments and global moments.</li><li>Prepares content for events, workshops, roundtables, briefings and webinars led or co-led by CanWaCH.</li><li>Supports planning and coordination of institutional government and partner meetings and events, ensuring clear objectives, quality materials and consistent follow through.</li><li>Contributes to sector wide coordination efforts, including joint policy statements, budget submissions, advocacy campaigns and coordinated responses to emerging issues.</li></ul>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:As the successful candidate, you will have:<ul><li>Post-secondary education in a related discipline.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, international cooperation, global health or related fields.</li><li>Direct experience engaging with government, including preparing materials for and participating in meetings with parliamentarians, ministerial offices and senior officials.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Canada’s international assistance, global health and gender equality policy landscape, including key institutions, commitments and decision making processes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop clear, credible and actionable policy briefs, statements, submissions and recommendations.</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex issues, prioritize competing demands and deliver high quality work in fast moving environments.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to political, governmental and sector audiences.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills, with experience working collaboratively across coalitions, networks or multi stakeholder initiatives.</li><li>High degree of discretion, sound judgment, tact and professionalism.</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while contributing effectively to a small, high performing team.</li><li>A commitment to human rights, gender equality, diversity and social justice.</li><li>Eligibility to engage in government relations activities without restrictions, including compliance with federal and provincial lobbying regulations.</li></ul>DESIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Fluency in both English and French</li></ul>We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Should you require an accommodation or adjustment, please indicate this in your application.CanWaCH is an equal opportunity employer. We believe deeply in equality and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CanWaCH particularly welcomes submissions from qualified applicants from diverse communities, including but not limited to: youth, Indigenous communities, newcomer Canadians, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2I communities.CanWaCH does not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. All offers of employment are conditional upon signing Human Resource Policies.WHAT WE OFFER<ul><li>Opportunity to work remotely</li><li>A knowledgeable, high-achieving, and fun team</li><li>A competitive base salary</li><li>Employee medical, dental, vision, benefits plan</li><li>Contribution to retirement plan</li><li>Wellness allowance</li><li>Competitive vacation allowance</li></ul>All staff must be eligible to work in Canada and able to travel for work.RECRUITMENT TIMELINEWe invite candidates to submit a cover letter that clearly explains their qualifications for this role, along with a current resume no later than 11:59 PM (EASTERN) on December 4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in interviews on December 11 or 12. We kindly ask applicants to hold these dates as much as possible for scheduling. Candidates selected for an interview will receive advance notice.<ul></ul>

Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Senior Policy Advisor

Formed in 1992, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) is a non-profit advocacy organization that strives to effectively and responsibly represent Ontario’s full- and part-time undergraduate students to lobby for an affordable, accessible, accountable, high-quality, and equitable higher education system. In order to achieve these goals, OUSA provides research and policy solutions to government, organizes campaigns, communicates priorities, and develops partnerships with post-secondary education sector stakeholders. With a membership of approximately 160,000 undergraduate, professional full- and part-time students, OUSA is one of the largest and most respected student organizations in the country.POSITION: Outreach and Engagement OshkaabewisDEADLINE: 11:59pm on Friday November 28th, 2025HOURS OF WORK: Position is part-time, up to 30 hours per week.COMPENSATION: $20/hourSTART DATE: January 2026LOCATION:&nbsp; A hybrid work environment, mandatory in-person conferences and events in Toronto and across university campuses in Ontario; however day-to-day work can be completed remotely.&nbsp;In October of 2024, an <a href="https://assets.nationbuilder.com/ousa/pages/2338/attachments/original/1731088305/Indigenization_Report___Recommendations_2024_document.pdf?1731088305" target="_blank">Indigenization Process report</a> was presented to the OUSA General Assembly, with recommendations to improve relationship building with Indigenous members of the organization. The creation of an Outreach and Engagement Oshkaabewis was one such recommendation, with the purpose of expanding OUSA’s capacity to meaningfully and intentionally engage with Indigenous Peoples in our policy and advocacy work.Working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Outreach and Engagement Oshkaabewis is responsible for creating and maintaining relations with Indigenous support staff at OUSA’s member associations, as well as with Indigenous students.&nbsp;Major Duties &amp; Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Foster student engagement through maintaining connections with OUSA’s member associations and diverse student support services;</li><li>Build and maintain positive working relationships with students, community partners, and stakeholders to bring Indigenous student concerns to the forefront of OUSA’s lobbying;</li><li>Integrate Indigenous perspectives into all areas of OUSA such as through internal policies and practices;</li><li>Create and support an Indigenous Student Advisory Committee, to help guide OUSA’s support of Indigenous students and their perspectives in advocacy efforts; and</li><li>Provide insight on OUSA’s policies that relate to Indigenous students and access.</li></ul>The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Have knowledge of Indigenous methodologies to gather insights and anecdotes;</li><li>Have knowledge of governance structures (or a willingness to learn about it);</li><li>Be able to travel across the province as needed;</li><li>Hold a G class driver’s license;</li><li>Have access to a vehicle (preferred);</li><li>strong writing and communication skills;</li><li>background or relevant experience in the post-secondary or non-profit sector considered an asset;</li><li>experience working directly with post-secondary students considered an asset;</li><li>experience and affinity for working in a collaborative team environment;</li><li>excellent personal initiative and strong work ethic;</li></ul>While OUSA is a professional organization, it is intimately connected with university students. This youthful attitude transfers into a highly charged and passionate workplace that creates a unique opportunity for both satisfying and creative work. OUSA makes every effort to reward employees with both a relaxing and exciting environment and a job that gives them the chance to build and develop their skills. This position is open to all Indigenous Peoples, but preference will be given to those currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.To Apply: Applicants must provide a resume and letter of intent, to outline the applicant’s connection to their Indigenous identity and community as well as highlight how they meet the above qualifications.Candidates selected for an interview will be notified no later than December 3rd, 2025. Interviews will be held on December 9th. Interviews will be available during and after business hours, and will be facilitated virtually through Zoom.Please send letter of intent and resume via e-mail to:Malika Dhanani, Executive Directore-mail: <a href="mailto:hr@ousa.ca" target="_blank">hr@ousa.ca</a>More information and resources can be found at <a href="https://www.ousa.ca/" target="_blank">www.ousa.ca</a>While OUSA typically encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, this position is strictly for those who are Indigenous. However, we recognize that Indigeneity exists with multiple identities and encourage those who have intersecting identities to apply.OUSA is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). If you require accommodations for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please email <a href="mailto:hr@ousa.ca" target="_blank">hr@ousa.ca</a>.The Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) represents the interests of approximately 160,000 professional and undergraduate, full-time and part-time university students at nine student associations across Ontario. OUSA is run by a Steering Committee made up of elected student representatives from each of our member associations. Day-to-day activities are carried out by full-time office staff. For more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.ousa.ca" target="_blank">www.ousa.ca</a>.

Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance

Outreach and Engagement Oshkaabewis

LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ONLINE SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREFERRED!!BackgroundThe <a href="www.thedsvsc.ca">Digital Sexual Violence Support Centre</a> (DSVSC) is a Canadian and federally-incorporated non-profit that provides educational resources, research, and <a href="www.thedsvsc.ca/programs">virtual peer support</a> for adult survivors of technology-facilitated sexual violence. The includes adults living in Canada who have faced online sexual harassment, doxxing, intimate image abuse, cyber-stalking, and the creation of sexual deepfake images and videos. The DSVSC is based in Ontario, Canada and operates on a virtual basis.Board Commitment: 1 year (renewable for up to 2 more years)Monthly Time Commitment: 3-6 hours (Board meetings, community events, policy research etc.)Location: Virtual&nbsp;*****Ability to attend at least 1 in-person community event in the Greater Toronto Area preferred)Role Summary: The Survivor Representative &amp; Community Advocate serves as a vital bridge between the Board of Directors, the survivor community, and key partners in the violence prevention, digital safety, and victim services sectors.Drawing on lived experiences and community engagement expertise, this volunteer board member will contribute to the Board's governance decisions, survivor-informed policy discussions, community development initiatives, and partnership building to strengthen the organization’s programs and advocacy efforts.This role ensures that survivor perspectives are meaningfully included in governance, strategy, and public engagement, helping guide the organization’s commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive, and equity-driven approaches.Duties:Survivor Voice and Representation<ul><li>Contribute to shaping organizational approaches to safety, accessibility, and empowerment for survivors of sexual and online violence.</li><li>Review and provide input on materials, campaigns, or initiatives from a survivor perspective (e.g., website, resource guides, advocacy tools).</li><li>Provide input to Board decision making using a survivor-informed and anti-oppressive lens&nbsp;</li><li>Help identify community needs, gaps in services, and potential partnerships with community organizations in Canada</li></ul>Community Engagement<ul><li>Identify opportunities for learning exchanges and collaborative resource building with community organizations, survivor advocates and service providers that support survivors of online sexual violence</li><li>Provide suggestions on the DSVSC's 2026 calendar for community engagement</li><li>Attend webinars, symposiums, community events and fundraisers (virtual and in-person, where possible) as a representative of the DSVSC</li></ul>Survivor-Informed Media Relations<ul><li>Co-create trauma-informed guidelines for our media input (e.g. news releases, media releases, articles and position statements)</li><li>Raise awareness of the DSVSC's programs, workshops and fundraisers using your professional network (via email, phone or in-person conversations with your peers/depending on your boundaries)</li></ul>Board Governance Duties<ul><li>Attend and actively participate in all board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and relevant committees (e.g., Community Engagement or Advocacy Committee).</li><li>Review and provide input on key governance documents, policies, and initiatives.</li><li>Uphold fiduciary, ethical, and confidentiality responsibilities as a member of the Board of Directors.</li><li>Participate in board training, evaluations, and development opportunities.</li></ul>----------------<h2>Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualities</h2>Essential:<ul><li>Lived experience as a survivor of sexual violence and/or technology-facilitated violence.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English</li><li>Understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and anti-oppressive approaches.</li><li>Comfort with public speaking, storytelling, or advocacy (with support and boundaries).</li><li>Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Partial or full completion of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sexuality Studies, Women and Gender Studies, English Literature or a related field</li><li>Experience in community development, partnership coordination, or public policy engagement.</li><li>Familiarity with the nonprofit, social service, or gender-based violence sectors in Canada.</li><li>Knowledge of intersectional issues affecting adult survivors (e.g., technology, justice, education, digital harms).</li><li>Basic understanding of board governance or willingness to learn.</li></ul>--------------<h2>Boundaries and Wellness</h2>Survivors serving in this role are never expected to disclose personal experiences publicly or during meetings.Participation should center on perspective, not personal narrative.The organization commits to a wellness-oriented governance model, including options to step back from discussions or events as needed.

The Digital Sexual Violence Support Centre

Volunteer Board Survivor Representative/Community Advocate

Position Overview:OAITH is seeking an outgoing, energetic, creative, community-minded person to join our team!&nbsp; OAITH supports over 80 member organizations across Ontario including shelters, transitional housing and community organizations who are at the forefront of ending gender-based violence.&nbsp; As our Communications Coordinator, you will have an opportunity to be involved in a number of campaigns, training initiatives, research and policy projects, prevention and public awareness efforts that form the foundation of our work and support for our members.&nbsp; If this sounds exciting and you believe you can bring your energy and passion then we want to learn more about you!&nbsp;This is a Hybrid position with most of your time spent remotely in your own office.&nbsp; Travel to the GTA for in person events and meetings will be required.Communication:&nbsp;<ul><li>Copy editing and formatting written materials;</li><li>Develop social media content, editorial calander and manage social media channels, ad spends and digital communications through a social media scheduler and organic monitoring;</li><li>Develop promotional material about OAITH’s services and coordinate the delivery of OAITH member benefit programs;</li><li>Monitor and produce content for the digital newsletter and job alerts.&nbsp; Provide news monitoring about gender-based violence, femicide, legislative and social policy impacting our members and our larger audience(s)</li><li>Communicate with learners through OAITH’s training hub, community of practice, social media, website and other generated lists</li><li>Liaise with the media as needed, assist in the development of media releases as requested and maintains a current database of media contacts;</li><li>Steward and maintain OAITH brand integrity and visual identities;</li><li>Work with graphic designers, marketing specialists and other related vendors as it relates to OAITH’s project work that’s assigned.&nbsp; Ensure content is relevant, factual and in line with our values. </li><li>Update content, respond to inquiries and monitor analytics for OAITH’s web assets (oaith.ca, mulberryfinder.ca, wrappedincourage.ca);</li><li>Liaises between website developers and OAITH staff, website users to address technical issues</li><li>Attend, document (photo/video) and provide support at public events with the Executive Director and/or Board Members and attend other meetings/events as assigned in a supportive role.&nbsp;</li></ul>Administration&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure member, media, partner and stakeholder contact information is up to date </li><li>Collaborate with other Coordinators on projects needs including administrative support, registration, information management, event-related support as required and assigned.&nbsp; </li><li>Extract contact lists, web and social analytics as needed for reporting&nbsp; </li><li>Communication and follow up with various vendors regarding orders and invoicing as required</li><li>Support information management by keeping OAITH data metrics records up to date as required&nbsp; </li><li>Coordinate the registration of in person and online events </li><li>Coordinate the scheduling, travel and reimbursement for board meetings and project meetings</li><li>Provide technical support and assistance for online training, webinars and meetings </li><li>Distribution of information through email, digital campaigns and by mail as required </li><li>Create and keep up to date organizational branded templates </li><li>The preparation of materials and communications for and on behalf of the Executive Director as required </li><li>Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of various projects.&nbsp;</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications:What Do We Require?&nbsp;<ul><li>Post-secondary diploma or degree in communications, marketing, administration or journalism and 3-5 years related work experience </li><li>Advanced verbal and written communication skills to edit dense documents focused on violence, femicide and trauma</li><li>Advanced reading comprehension skills and the ability to read and search dense documents about violence and trauma. </li><li>Experience analyzing metrics and reports from our social media channels, websites and other dashboards</li><li>Experience in simplifying and adapting complex ideas to effectively communicate between technical and non-technical audiences </li><li>Advanced time management and able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced project focused environment</li><li>Demonstrated experience to multi-task, coordinate and prioritize multiple requests that may be received at the same time </li><li>Ability to motivate, problem-solve and deal with complex issues with sensitivity and respect.</li><li>Demonstrated experience utilizing various social media platforms </li><li>Familiarity&nbsp;with word press content management, web page layout/creation, and web platform development software </li><li>Ability to utilize graphic, multimedia and video editing tools&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Proficiency in office applications including excel and google docs is preferred.&nbsp; </li><li>Familiarity and comfortable working and learning various SaaS and AI platforms/solutions for workplace functionality and streamlining.&nbsp; </li><li>Access to your own vehicle is required.&nbsp;</li></ul>What Are Key Assets?<ul><li>Has developed public awareness and public education campaigns about gender-based violence</li><li>Experience working in a provincial organizations, government relations, advocacy and education based setting(s) </li><li>Ability to speak and write in both English and French&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Has experience working in a project-based environments&nbsp;</li></ul>What OAITH Offers?&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid workplace with majority time worked remotely with in-person events and meeting requirements. </li><li>Flexible work environment&nbsp; </li><li>Travel and hotel costs are reimbursed to attend in person meetings and events. These are typically in Toronto but can be outside of the GTA or out of province.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Health Benefits and Employer Matched RRSP’s </li><li>Additional hours will be required during peak times (events and project timelines) </li><li>Paid vacation and sick days </li><li>Paid training and professional development opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul>This position is 35 hours per week with a 4 day workweek option.&nbsp; The 2025 salary range is $52,015.60 to $61,133.80.&nbsp; Benefits, RRSP’s and 3 weeks’ vacation upon successful completion of a probationary period.&nbsp;&nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted. OAITH welcomes and particularly encourages applications from those with lived experience of gender-based violence, those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Indigenous, those from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and those living with a disability.&nbsp; Upon request by the applicant, OAITH will provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process. Bilingualism is considered an asset.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses

Communication Coordinator

<h2>Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Director (Senior Leadership Role)</h2>Organization: The Humane Choices Foundation Location: Remote (Canada-based preferred) Commitment: Volunteer | Approximately 6–10 hours per month<h3>About The Humane Choices Foundation</h3>The Humane Choices Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal welfare and humane education through compassionate awareness, ethical advocacy, and community empowerment. Our mission is to inspire individuals, institutions, and policymakers to make choices rooted in empathy, sustainability, and justice for all living beings.We are in the process of expanding our leadership team as we prepare to transition into full charitable status. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization at a formative stage — helping to shape strategy, governance, and long-term impact.<h3>Position Overview</h3>As a member of the Board of Directors, you will serve as a key strategic advisor and governing leader, helping guide the Foundation’s vision, policies, and financial sustainability. You will contribute your professional expertise, leadership experience, and passion for humane causes to advance our mission and ensure strong ethical, financial, and operational stewardship.This is a senior volunteer leadership position requiring strategic insight, governance experience, and a deep commitment to accountability and social impact.<h3>Core Responsibilities</h3><h4>1. Governance and Strategic Oversight</h4>Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to ensure the Foundation fulfills its mission and adheres to its core values.Review, approve, and monitor the implementation of long-term goals, annual objectives, and key performance indicators.Participate actively in policy development, organizational planning, and risk management discussions.Support the Foundation’s transition to charitable registration by ensuring compliance with CRA, Ontario nonprofit regulations, and sector best practices.<h4>2. Fiduciary and Legal Accountability</h4>Ensure sound financial management, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements.Review and approve annual budgets, financial statements, and fundraising plans.Safeguard the Foundation’s assets and reputation through prudent, ethical, and compliant decision-making.Serve as a fiduciary of the organization — acting in the best interest of its mission, beneficiaries, and stakeholders at all times.<h4>3. Leadership and Advocacy</h4>Serve as an ambassador for The Humane Choices Foundation, representing the organization in professional networks and public settings.Promote humane education, ethical awareness, and animal welfare through thought leadership and advocacy.Contribute expertise in your field (e.g., law, finance, technology, marketing, academia, animal rights, or governance) to strengthen board deliberations and strategy.Mentor emerging leaders, youth ambassadors, and volunteers involved in the Foundation’s programs.<h4>4. Fundraising and Resource Development</h4>Support the Foundation’s fundraising strategy by leveraging personal and professional networks.Participate in donor cultivation, grant development, and partnership initiatives as appropriate.Assist in developing sustainable revenue streams, sponsorships, and community partnerships.<h4>5. Executive Support and Evaluation</h4>Provide guidance and performance evaluation for the Executive Director.Support succession planning and leadership development within the Foundation.Participate in regular board and committee meetings, bringing informed and constructive perspectives to decision-making.<h3>Qualifications and Experience</h3>Proven leadership experience — ideally in nonprofit governance, corporate management, academia, or public service.Prior board or senior advisory experience strongly preferred.Strategic thinker with the ability to balance visionary ideas and practical implementation.Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: animal welfare, humane education, fundraising, marketing, policy, law, finance, technology, or social innovation.Understanding of fiduciary duties and governance principles under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.Excellent communication, teamwork, and consensus-building skills.A commitment to equity, inclusion, and compassion in all forms of leadership.Note: At The Humane Choices Foundation, we value passion, integrity, and a willingness to learn just as much as experience. If this role inspires you but you don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and commitment to compassionate change may be exactly what our team needs.<h3>Term and Commitment</h3>Term: 2 years (renewable upon mutual agreement).Meetings: Quarterly board meetings, plus committee participation as needed.Time Commitment: Approximately 6–10 hours per month, including preparation and meeting attendance.Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Reasonable expenses related to board service may be reimbursed with prior approval.Location: Remote&nbsp;<h3>Benefits of Serving</h3>Play a leading role in shaping the future of a mission-driven organization at a national level.Collaborate with compassionate professionals and experts across multiple disciplines.Gain valuable governance and strategic leadership experience applicable across nonprofit and corporate sectors.Contribute meaningfully to the protection of animals, the promotion of humane education, and the advancement of ethical decision-making in society.

The Humane Choices Foundation

Board of Directors - Volunteer

<h2>About African Canadian Business Chamber / À propos de l’African Canadian Business Chamber</h2>English: The African Canadian Business Chamber (ACBC) fosters business partnerships between Canada and Africa by supporting entrepreneurs, facilitating trade and investment, and advancing skills development within the African-Canadian community. Through events, advocacy, and collaboration, ACBC helps build inclusive growth, innovation, and cross-cultural opportunities.Français : La Chambre de Commerce Africaine Canadienne (ACBC) favorise les partenariats d’affaires entre le Canada et l’Afrique en soutenant les entrepreneurs, en facilitant le commerce et l’investissement, et en développant les compétences au sein de la communauté afro-canadienne. Par ses événements, son plaidoyer et ses collaborations, l’ACBC encourage une croissance inclusive, l’innovation et les échanges interculturels.<h2>Position Summary / Résumé du poste</h2>English: ACBC is seeking a creative and strategic Communications and Digital Strategy Officer to lead the organization’s digital presence, storytelling, and public engagement. The successful candidate will design visual content, manage social media, produce short videos, draft press materials, and support event communications to advance ACBC’s mission across Canada and Africa.Français : L’ACBC recherche un(e) Agent(e) de Communication et Stratégie Numérique créatif(ve) et stratégique pour diriger la présence numérique, le contenu médiatique et l’engagement public de l’organisation. La personne retenue concevra du contenu visuel, gérera les médias sociaux, produira de courtes vidéos, rédigera des communiqués de presse et soutiendra la communication des événements pour promouvoir la mission de l’ACBC au Canada et en Afrique.<h2>Key Responsibilities / Responsabilités principales</h2>English:<ol><li>Develop and implement ACBC’s digital communication strategies.</li><li>Design social media and print materials (flyers, banners, reports, magazines).</li><li>Produce and edit short videos and event highlights.</li><li>Draft press releases, newsletters, and advocacy content.</li><li>Manage ACBC’s website and digital channels for consistency and engagement.</li><li>Support event communication and promotion for events, Galas and award ceremony.</li><li>Coordinate with partners and stakeholders on communication initiatives.</li></ol>Français :<ol><li>Élaborer et mettre en œuvre les stratégies de communication numérique de l’ACBC.</li><li>Concevoir des supports visuels pour les médias sociaux et l’impression (affiches, bannières, rapports, magazines).</li><li>Produire et monter de courtes vidéos et des récapitulatifs d’événements.</li><li>Rédiger des communiqués de presse, des bulletins d’information et du contenu de plaidoyer.</li><li>Gérer le site Web et les plateformes numériques de l’ACBC pour assurer cohérence et engagement.</li><li>Appuyer la communication et la promotion des événements (ex. Sommet des affaires africaines canadiennes).</li><li>Collaborer avec les partenaires et intervenants sur les initiatives de communication.</li></ol><h2>Qualifications / Compétences requises</h2>English:<ol><li>Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field.</li><li>1–2 years of experience in digital communications or graphic design (including volunteer/internship experience).</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva/Figma.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French is an asset).</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.</li><li>Understanding of non-profit communications and multicultural engagement.</li></ol>Français :<ol><li>Diplôme ou baccalauréat en communication, marketing, design ou domaine connexe.</li><li>1 à 2 ans d’expérience en communication numérique ou en design graphique (y compris expérience bénévole/stage).</li><li>Maîtrise de la suite Adobe Creative ou de Canva/Figma.</li><li>Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais (le français est un atout).</li><li>Capacité à gérer plusieurs projets et échéances de manière autonome.</li><li>Bonne compréhension des communications dans le secteur à but non lucratif et de l’engagement multiculturel.</li></ol><h2>Working Conditions / Conditions de travail</h2>English:<ul><li>Hybrid or remote work from Vancouver, BC.</li><li>Flexible hours with occasional evenings or weekends during events.</li><li>Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture.</li></ul>Français :<ul><li>Travail hybride ou à distance à partir de Vancouver (C.-B.).</li><li>Horaire flexible avec parfois des soirées ou fins de semaine lors d’événements.</li><li>Culture de travail collaborative, inclusive et axée sur la mission.</li></ul><h2>Why Join Us / Pourquoi nous rejoindre</h2>English: This is an opportunity to contribute creatively to an organization at the intersection of business, culture, and community impact. You will play a central role in shaping ACBC’s voice, visual identity, and global outreach.Français : Ce poste offre l’occasion de contribuer de manière créative à une organisation à l’intersection des affaires, de la culture et de l’impact communautaire. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la définition de la voix, de l’identité visuelle et de la portée mondiale de l’ACBC.<h2>How to Apply / Comment postuler</h2>English: Please send your resume, cover letter, and sample portfolio (if available) to <a href="mailto:info@africancanadians.ca" target="_blank">info@africancanadians.ca</a> with the subject line “Communications and Digital Strategy Officer – Application.”Français : Veuillez envoyer votre CV, lettre de motivation et échantillons de portfolio (le cas échéant) à <a href="mailto:info@africancanadians.ca" target="_blank">info@africancanadians.ca</a> avec pour objet « Candidature – Agent(e) de Communication et Stratégie Numérique ».<h2>Equal Opportunity Statement / Énoncé d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi</h2>English: ACBC values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly from African, Caribbean, and Black communities, newcomers, and individuals passionate about social impact.Français : L’ACBC valorise la diversité et l’inclusion. Nous accueillons les candidatures de personnes issues de tous horizons, en particulier des communautés africaines, caribéennes et noires, des nouveaux arrivants et de celles et ceux qui sont passionnés par l’impact social.

African Canadian Business Chamber

Communications and Digital Strategy Officer / Agent(e) de Communication et Stratégie Numérique

<h3>Position Overview</h3>EVENforONE is looking for passionate Social Media Ambassadors to help amplify our mission to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. This volunteer role empowers you to share survivor-centered, trauma-informed content, raise awareness in your networks, and engage online communities in meaningful ways. Social Media Ambassadors are the public face of our organization on social platforms, helping educate and inspire action.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Share and promote EVENforONE content on your social media platforms at least once per week</li><li>Help raise awareness for campaigns, events, and advocacy initiatives</li><li>Create original posts that align with our values and communication guidelines</li><li>Engage respectfully with followers, answering questions or directing them to the organization as needed</li><li>Provide feedback and ideas to help improve social media outreach</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Active social media presence on one or more platforms (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)</li><li>Strong written communication skills and ability to craft clear, engaging messages</li><li>Alignment with EVENforONE’s mission, values, and survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach</li><li>Commitment to accurately representing human trafficking and exploitation&nbsp;</li><li>Reliable, responsible, and able to represent the organization positively online</li><li>Comfort in discussing social justice, human rights, and anti-trafficking topics respectfully</li><li>Must acquire and pass a background check</li></ul><h3>Training &amp; Support Provided</h3><ul><li>Orientation on EVENforONE’s mission, branding, and trauma-informed communication</li><li>Social media guidelines and best practices for ethical engagement</li><li>Ongoing support and feedback from the communications team</li></ul><h3>Impact of This Role</h3>By amplifying EVENforONE’s message, Social Media Ambassadors help educate communities, increase awareness, and inspire action to prevent exploitation and support survivors. Your online presence can mobilize people to join the movement and make a meaningful difference.<h3>Why Volunteer With Us</h3><ul><li>Use your social media skills to make a tangible impact on a critical social issue</li><li>Be part of a passionate, values-driven team</li><li>Gain experience in digital advocacy, community engagement, and nonprofit communications</li></ul>

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