Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada; must be available across all Canadian time zones)
Employment Type: Full-time, 1-year contract with the possibility of extension
Travel: Some travel is required~15%.
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 depending on experience and expertise.
About Equal Voice
Equal Voice is a national, registered charity dedicated to achieving gender parity in Canadian politics. Since 2001, we have been leading the charge in research, education, and leadership development to increase the representation of women and gender- diverse individuals in politics at all levels of government. Through our programs, we provide the training, resources, and help build networks needed for women and gender-diverse individuals to run for office and thrive in political life.
Why Join Equal Voice?
Equal Voice is a small but high-impact team that values collaboration, innovation, and adaptability. As a multi-partisan
organization, we unite people across the political spectrum to strengthen democracy and champion gender equity in public office.
We offer a supportive, flexible work environment with great perks, including:
-Competitive salary
-Comprehensive health and dental benefits
-Compensation for home office setup (maximums apply)
-Flexible work hours
-Three weeks of vacation
-10 personal emergency/sick leave days
-Summer Fridays off (every Friday in July and August)
-Professional development and networking opportunities
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Role
The Director of Public Affairs and Programs is a senior leadership role that advances Equal Voice’s mission by driving government relations, strategic communications, and civic leadership programming - including our flagship Campaign School. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for shaping Equal Voice’s public profile, building relationships with elected officials and stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of impactful, non-partisan programming that prepares women and gender-diverse individuals to connect, compete and govern in Canadian politics.
If you are politically savvy, an expert communicator, have GOTV stories, and are a relationship builder extraordinaire, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead with both strategy and purpose. And, if you know the which teams use door knocking versus canvassing, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Public Affairs and Government Relations
-Develop and implement strategies to strengthen Equal Voice’s relationships with elected officials, political staff, and public servants across all levels of government.
-Monitor political and legislative developments to inform Equal Voice’s programming, communications, and public education efforts.
-Build and maintain multi-partisan relationships that support Equal Voice’s mission to increase the representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in politics.
-Represent Equal Voice in educational sessions, and relevant government or sector consultations.
-Prepare backgrounders, briefings, and correspondence that communicate Equal Voice’s work and contribute to public understanding of the barriers to political participation.
-Proactive identification and outreach to new funders, including writing and overseeing grant applications.
Strategic Communications
-Lead public-facing communications strategies to enhance Equal Voice’s brand, reach, and impact.
-Oversee media relations, key messaging, press releases, and digital storytelling to amplify our mission.
-Act as a spokesperson when needed and provide support to others representing the organization publicly.
Program Oversight & Development
-Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of Equal Voice’s Campaign School and related leadership development programs and educational initiatives.
-Ensure programs are inclusive, multi-partisan, and responsive to the evolving needs of aspiring political candidates.
-Work with facilitators, trainers, and alumni to continuously improve program content and experience.
-Contribute to grant applications, reports, and funder communications related to programs.
Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
-Oversee Chapter and volunteer engagement, initiatives, and management with a focus on enhanced experience.
-Cultivate strategic partnerships with political institutions, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and thought leaders, as appropriate.
-Support stakeholder outreach and communications for events, public campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
About You
You are a strategic thinker with deep political instincts and a passion for civic leadership and volunteer management. You
know how to work across party lines, communicate with influence, and work in a small, nimble team.
You Are:
-Politically astute: You understand Canada’s political landscape and systems and know how to build trusted relationships across partisan lines and geographic regions.
-A strong communicator: You’re a compelling writer, speaker, and storyteller who can distill complex issues into clear, persuasive messaging.
-Leadership-focused: You have experience running programs and can turn vision into action with thoughtful design and delivery.
-Strategic and proactive: You see the big picture, connect dots, and act with intention to advance long-term goals.
-Detail-Oriented: You take pride in precision and quality.
-Tech-Savvy: You are proficient in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, CRM systems, Nation Builder, Monday.com, and Canva.
- Collaborative and inclusive: You work well with diverse teams and stakeholders and are committed to Equal Voice’s mission and values of equity, inclusion, and multi-partisan.
Assets:
- Experience in political campaigns, government and public relations.
- Background in communications, political science, public administration, or a related field.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, political campaigns, program leadership, or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership in either the non-profit, public, or political sector.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by EOD on June 27th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Equal Voice is committed to equitable, barrier-free hiring. We encourage applications from individuals who are racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
We look forward to hearing from you.
