Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
The opportunity
Please note Heart & Stroke offers a hybrid work option. Candidates can work from anywhere in Canada.
The Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Engagement, supports, in conjunction with the Senior Manager, Campaigns, the Stop Marketing to Kids Coalition and select advocacy and public engagement efforts.
In this role, the incumbent will support the work of the Stop M2K Coalition. This will entail working with Heart & Stroke’s Policy & Advocacy team, members of the Coalition and members of the Youth Against Marketing to Kids council to help achieve a healthier food environment for kids. In particular, our key objective is to advance progress on federal regulations to implement restrictions on the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to kids. The individual will support ongoing Coalition activities and campaign specific advocacy work, including coordination of meetings, communications with external stakeholders and preparation of materials to support Coalition and Heart & Stroke advocacy on M2K. The incumbent would also work to build strong relationships with the Coalition and take the lead in guiding the M2K youth council activities. This position will also support all public engagement campaigns led by the Policy & Advocacy team.
The support of advocacy and public engagement efforts could include engaging external stakeholders in advocacy actions, campaign budget administration, and short-term advocacy project coordination in support of the Senior Manager, Campaigns and/or Senior Manager, Government Relations.
How you will make an impact every day
Planning and coordination of Coalition meetings
Support Coalition advocacy projects and activities
Drafting of advocacy and communications materials (e.g. briefing materials, letters, emails to federal bureaucrats), with support of Coalition members and H&S
Coordinate and guide the Youth Against Marketing to Kids council
Advocacy and public engagement project coordination
Who we need
Education
Post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in political science, communications, public policy, or public health preferred
Experience
Skills
What we offer
At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being.
This role offers a hiring range of $46,000 to $60,000, aligned with our compensation framework and your professional background. We believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.
Apply now
If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by September 11, 2026. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.
Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. Selected candidates will be notified in advance if an in-person interview is required.
Accommodation
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.
