Manager, Planning and Evaluation

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey. We collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community—and you can be a part of that.

Our team is looking to fill a new position of Manager, Planning and Evaluation. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week anywhere in Canada. Please apply by August 18th, 2026. 

Discover. Innovate. Act 

We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation, and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS.

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit .

The Manager, Planning and Evaluation plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission through strategic and operational planning and execution, while driving performance and impact evaluation.

Key Areas of Impact:  

• Collaborates across the organization to lead annual enterprise planning processes, including workflow development, data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

• Demonstrates organizational impact by designing, implementing, and continuously improving data collection, evaluation processes, and measurement tools.

• Supports the President’s office on execution of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate: 

• Demonstrates experience in performance measurement, evaluation, and impact reporting.

• Has strong data literacy and analytical skills, including data collection, synthesis, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

• Has proven ability to lead or coordinate organizational planning processes, including workflow design, tracking, and reporting.

• Has excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across teams and levels to co-create solutions.

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing concise reports for varying audiences.

• Demonstrates commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) principles in program design, evaluation, or workplace practices.

• Is able to manage multiple priorities and support strategic initiatives from planning through execution in a deadline-driven environment.

• Has experience with OKR framework (is considered an asset).

• Has experience in a nonprofit or health research environment (is considered an asset).

• Has experience engaging senior leadership or executive offices (is considered an asset).

• Has formal project management training or certification (is considered an asset).

Benefits

What we offer 

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Starting salary within the range of $68,000-$72,000

• Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage,

• Opportunity to secure your financial future with retirement plan matching,

• Investment in your professional growth and development,

• Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends,

• Support work life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. Please indicate accommodations as required.

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we work and operate spans across the traditional territories of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize and honor the enduring presence, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities throughout Canada's history. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand, respect, and support the diverse indigenous nations and their ongoing relationships with the land. 

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled tools to assist with summarizing applicant information and anonymizing applications. This helps reduce potential bias and ensures a fair and consistent experience for all candidates. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring teams. 

All positions at MS Canada will require a background check in compliance with our Screening Measures Policy.