Hi 

Please forward this job posting to anyone that you think might be 
interested.

We are looking for someone interested in supporting advocacy and 
government relations at the individual, community and provincial level. 
Someone with program management experience and someone looking to continue 
building on past advocacy successes such the Ontario Government's support 
for insulin pumps and their recent commitment of $450 Million to diabetes 
and chronic disease. 

Thanks

Gary



Canadian Diabetes Association
Officer Public Programs & Services / Advocacy
Position Type: Full Time
Date Ad Posted: 1/24/2008
Job Region: ON - Metro Toronto Area
Application Deadline: 3/23/2008

MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY JOINING THE CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Our mission is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes 
research, education, service and advocacy. We are an independently 
governed charitable organization focused on the needs of people affected 
by diabetes, committed to excellence and believing that people are our 
greatest asset.

Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has a permanent full-time opportunity 
in Toronto for a:

OFFICER PUBLIC PROGRAMS & SERVICES / ADVOCACY


OVERVIEW:
The Officer Public Programs and Services / Advocacy is responsible for 
overseeing and managing the Ontario Monitoring for Health Program, and, is 
responsible for training and support of Public Programs and Services staff 
in Ontario with respect to advocacy-related matters. The Officer works 
collaboratively on the advocacy components of Public Programs and Services 
initiatives in Ontario, works with and supports Executive Director in 
Ontario with government relations and advocacy campaigns, and supports 
individual advocacy in the province. 


Responsibilities: 
- Supervise the Monitoring for Health Database Coordinator, providing 
guidance and support 
- Prepare annual budget and Service plan for the Ontario Ministry of 
Health and ensure reporting and development of program continues 
throughout the fiscal year 
- Provide support to the Ontario Area Directors through assistance with 
the development of provincial advocacy campaign materials 
- Support the Area in the development and implementation of regional 
advocacy campaigns (both provincial and national) 
- Is the point person within Ontario for advocacy-related matters and to 
provide support and assistance to the Public Programs and Services 
coordinators in their efforts to address local advocacy questions. The 
incumbent will liaise with the National advocacy staff and the call centre 
staff to ensure our constituents receive the best possible advocacy 
service. 
- To develop training and presentation materials specific to advocacy 
matters for use by Ontario Public Programs and Services staff. 


Qualifications: 
- Post Secondary education or comparable experience desired 
- Experience in a non-profit environment 
- Experience in government relations and advocacy 
- Experience in program and service delivery 
- Adept in issue resolution techniques 
- Customer service orientation 
- Superior organizational skills 
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
- Demonstrated knowledge of diversity and working within an anti 
oppression framework 
- Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
Please apply to:

Canadian Diabetes Association
235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 1103
Toronto, ON M2J 4Y8
Fax: 416 492-1583
e-mail: [log in to unmask]

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Gary O'Connor
Executive Director, Ontario 

235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 1103
Toronto ON  M2J 4Y8
Phone: 416 408-7143 / Fax: 416 492-1583
www.diabetes.ca

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The Canadian Diabetes Association is the proud winner of the 
2005 Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart National Award in 
Governance.