Policy Coordinator, Community Champions - Toronto, Canada - Alzheimer Society

Alzheimer Society

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Alzheimer Society of Ontario

The Alzheimer Society's vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to promote research.

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Policy Coordinator, Community Champions (One-Year Contract)

Reports to:
Director, Government Relations and Public Policy

Supervises:
N/A

Job Summary

The Policy Coordinator, Community Champions will support the policy and advocacy work of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO) and 26 Alzheimer Societies in Ontario (ASiO).

The role is responsible for establishing a network of community champions for dementia care, focusing on Alzheimer Society clients and staff.

This will include drafting necessary policies, terms of reference, and other documents; identifying and supporting potential community champions; and mobilizing the champion network in support of ASO policy priorities.

Other responsibilities will include administrative support for the Society's advocacy efforts, facilitating meeting campaigns and other outreach efforts both within ASO and across the provincial Federation.

In some instances, the Policy Coordinator, Community Champions will represent ASO and/or local Alzheimer Societies in external meetings, including but not limited to meeting with elected officials and participating in consultations to which ASO is invited.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Client and Staff Engagement

Establish a network of community champions interested in advocating for better dementia care across Ontario
Regularly communicate with and support community champions in their meetings with elected officials and other advocacy efforts
Integrate the champion network into ASO's broader advocacy initiatives

Public Policy

Monitor and review progress of provincial legislation and regulation impacting the Alzheimer Societies
Support the development and dissemination of briefing packages and other resources for ASO leadership and local Alzheimer Societies
Write, review, and submit briefing notes, position statements, consultation feedback, and other policy documents on behalf of the Society
Support the Public Policy Advisory Council of the ASO Board of Directors as requested

Government Relations

Support the government relations efforts of ASO, including meeting scheduling and followup
Represent ASO in some stakeholder meetings
Comply with all legislative requirements associated with ASO's role as an institutional lobbyist

Research and Analysis

Collect data around the effectiveness and value of the Alzheimer Society and its programs
Effectively present and frame the above for a variety of audiences, including government and the general public
Regularly monitor and distill external reports and publications relevant to the Society's work
Create and maintain a central repository of relevant reports and publications
Provide supporting evidence and narratives for positions taken by the Society
Create and update guidance documents related to provincial policy areas of interest to Society clients

Job Qualifications

Education:

Undergraduate degree in related postsecondary field (public policy, public management)
Graduate degree in related field considered, but not required
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Experience:

Minimum two years' experience in policy development, analysis, and/or government relations
Past experience working with individuals with lived experience, ideally but not necessarily in a health care context
Proven ability to conduct background research in a given policy area
Related experience in public policy work an asset

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

Knowledge of the Ontario health-care system an asset
Experience in community support services an asset
Superior written and verbal communication skills essential
Experience in literature review and independent research a strong asset
Proficiency in Office suite programs required
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Familiarity with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias an asset
Goaloriented with high level of initiative

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

The Alzheimer Society recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.

Our values include
justice and
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