Veteran Advocacy And Public Affairs Director

Shape Veteran advocacy and public affairs for True Patriot Love, using community insight to guide policy, programs, and organizational decisions. Travel across Canada as required.This senior position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and represents the Foundation with government, military, community, and policy stakeholders. The successful candidate will support relationships with politicians, public servants, Canadian Armed Forces leadership, and policymakers. They will also speak for True Patriot Love at selected events or with media. The mandate includes strengthening community connections, developing advocacy, and ensuring perspectives from military members, Veterans, and families are authentically represented. Remote or hybrid work is available from the Toronto-based office. French and English capability is an asset.Key Responsibilities:
Build trusted relationships with Ministers, officials, staff, and policymakersRepresent the Foundation with Canadian Armed Forces leadershipConvene leaders around issues affecting military and Veteran communitiesAdvise the CEO and senior colleagues on Veteran perspectivesSpeak for True Patriot Love at events or with mediaRequirements:
Proven stakeholder relationship-building across varied jurisdictionsSuperior written, verbal, communication, and coordination abilitiesUnderstanding of military and Veteran community needsAbility to align long-term strategies with organizational goalsFrench and English ability is an assetUse public affairs, government relations, and Veteran insight to strengthen True Patriot Love’s advocacy and policy influence.
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