Digital Advocacy Campaign Specialist

(Contract September 1-March 30, 2027) renewable

Hope Air is a national charity founded in 1986, committed to the mission of equitable access to health care for Canadians, living in rural and under-served communities. 

Hope Air provid es free  flight,   accommodation and airport Uber programs,  to ensure all Canadians can access essential medical care, regardless of distance or cost. In 2025, Hope Air  facilitated over 10,000 medical trips for patients and their caregivers, reducing barriers of distance and cost in reaching medically necessary care, far from home . Our mission is to bring health care within reach  for all. Through our work, we deliver better health care outcomes for patients and support a more efficient health care system.  

Position Summary  

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the  Digital Advocacy Campaign Specialist  will support the implementation of Hope Air's government relations and advocacy strategy. Working closely with  Hope Air senior leadership , th is role will coordinate advocacy initiatives, build stakeholder relationships, support government engagement, and help execute public affairs and digital advocacy campaigns that advance  the mission of Hope Air – equitable access to health care for low-income rural Canadians.  

Government Relations  

• Support the implementation of Hope Air's government relations strategy.  


• Support   relationships with   provincial and municipal officials,   political staff,   government   officials   and   other   key stakeholders , as   .  


• Coordinate meetings with   stakeholders .  


• Prepare briefing notes,   backgrounders   and meeting materials , where requested .  


• Monitor legislative,   policy   and budget developments.  
  

Advocacy  

• Coordinate advocacy campaigns   with the Hope Air communications department,   aligned with Hope Air's priorities.  


• Assist   in   the   development   of policy   briefs, advocacy   materials,   and presentations.  


• Track advocacy activities and measure results.  

Stakeholder Engagement  

• Support relationships with   other   healthcare   organizations,   charities   and community partners , as   


• Coordinate coalition meetings and stakeholder outreach.  


• Identify   opportunities for collaborative advocacy.  

Patient & Digital Advocacy  

• Assist   with the c oordinat ion of   patient and supporter engagement initiatives.  


• Help manage Hope Air's advocacy network.  


• Support email campaigns, advocacy website content ,   and digital engagement.  


• Coordinate advocacy events , where app l icable .  

Communications  

• Work with the   leadership   team to develop advocacy messaging.  


• Draft web content and social medi a content,   as   .  


• Assist   with media opportunities related to advocacy campaigns.  

Administration & Project Coordination  

• Maintain stakeholder databases and government contact lists.  


• Coordinate project timelines and campaign calendars.  


• Prepare reports for the   CEO as   .  


• Support consultant and vendor coordination where   .  

Qualifications  

• 3–5 years experience in government relations, public affairs,   political offices,   communications, public   policy   or advocacy . Ideally in health care.  


• Excellent writing and relationship-building skills.  


• Strong organizational and project management abilities.  


• Interest   in healthcare and public policy.  


• Experience working with governments,   nonprofits   or associations is an asset.  


• Experience with digital advocacy   tools , CRM   systems,   or email campaigns is an asset.  


• Highly proficient in Word,   PowerPoint,   and Excel.  


• Contact management system experience is an asset.

Working at Hope Air  

• $65,000-$72 ,000 on an annualized compensation   equivalent   with   Benefits.  


• Hybrid work arrangement  (GTA/Remote) 


• An open   and supportive team environment where your ideas are valued.  


• Regular team-building activities and social events.  


• Be part of a team of passionate staff, volunteers, and supporters dedicated to making a difference.  

Why Join Hope Air?  

Healthcare is universal in Canada—but access is not. Many Canadians must delay or forgo medical care due to travel costs.  By joining Hope Air, you play a vital role in helping thousands access the care they need, when and where they need it.