Manager of Public Engagement & Advocacy Communications

WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?

As Canada’s largest national health charity, we fund the most promising cancer research, champion cancer prevention efforts and deliver programs and services that benefit Canadians affected by cancer. Join us and you can work with passionate and committed individuals from coast to coast who are working towards a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communications and as a member of the Communications team at the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the Manager of Public Engagement & Advocacy Communications is primarily responsible for developing communications strategies and tools to bring CCS’s growing and nationwide advocacy, public policy and mission activities to life. Working with health policy, advocacy and other mission staff across the country, this role helps to shape communications activities to appeal to various audiences – including current and prospective donors, cancer patients, caregivers and the general public – as well as to analyze, shape and reframe the public narrative on priority issues for CCS’s advocacy work.

The Manager of Public Engagement & Advocacy Communications provides leadership, counsel and implementation support while ensuring nationwide alignment in activities wherever possible. Significant experience with advocacy or public policy communications, government relations and/or community engagement is necessary for this role.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our careers portal at www.cancer.ca to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by October 9, 2018.