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] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 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 Healthy lifestyle choices are easy to make? if you know how. Come to the Live Smart Diabetes Expo to learn how simple it is to enjoy an active lifestyle and healthy diet. For more details visit diabetes.ca The Canadian Diabetes Association is the proud winner of the 2005 Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart National Award in Governance.