Director, Government Relations and Health Access

Who we are We’re not your typical non-profit.

We bring swagger to everything we do.

That means we move with purpose in every step, driven by our commitment to putting our community at the centre of our work.

Every day, we ask ourselves to see possibilities where others see limits.

Because people with Parkinson’s and care partners deserve better.

Better care, more inclusive research and access to treatment and supports that make living well possible.

Our mission is to empower and inspire people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to live fully and courageously.

Through community support, advocacy, and research, we encourage others to see a diagnosis not as a dimming of light, but a spark for a new beginning.

Move forward.

Together.

On Mission.

Who we need Reporting to the VP, Mission, we are hiring a Director, Government Relations and Health Access.

As the new Director, Government Relations and Health Access, you will lead the development and execution of Parkinson Canada’s health policy, government relations, and advocacy priorities across Canada.

You will help shape the future of Parkinson’s care by building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and driving strategies that improve access to treatment, services, and support for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

You will navigate complex systems, build momentum across diverse stakeholders, and turn strategy into action.

You will work across government, healthcare, advocacy, research, and industry environments to identify opportunities, align priorities, and move initiatives forward in a fast-moving environment where relationships, influence, and execution matter.

This is an existing remote vacancy with occasional travel as needed for in person meetings.

What’s in it for you:

Shape strategy with the ability to execute.

This is an opportunity to move beyond advising from the sidelines and play a central role in shaping and advancing national advocacy, government relations, and health access priorities.

You will have the autonomy, leadership support, and organizational commitment to influence direction, build momentum, and help turn strategy into action.

Influence with visibility.

You will help position Parkinson Canada as a trusted and influential voice within the healthcare ecosystem while helping evolve how advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and government relationships are built and activated within the sector.

Working across governments, healthcare leaders, advocacy organizations, researchers, and industry stakeholders, you will help drive conversations and initiatives with national visibility and significance.

Complex work in a high-accountability environment.

You will operate at the intersection of healthcare, policy, advocacy, and system transformation, leading initiatives that require strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, and strong execution.

This is a fast-moving environment that values clarity, accountability, momentum, and measurable progress, offering the opportunity to work on nuanced challenges where influence and outcomes matter equally.

As our new Director, Government Relations and Health Access you will:
Lead advocacy and government relations strategy.

You will develop and advance advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and government relations priorities that strengthen access to care, treatment, and support for people living with Parkinson’s across Canada.

You will identify opportunities, build momentum around key initiatives, and help position Parkinson Canada as a trusted and influential voice within the healthcare ecosystem.

Drive strategic initiatives forward.

You will lead high-priority national initiatives and help translate broad organizational and advocacy goals into actionable plans, stakeholder strategies, and measurable outcomes.

You will navigate complex healthcare and policy environments, balancing long-term priorities with evolving opportunities and external dynamics.

Build and activate relationships.

You will work across governments, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, researchers, industry partners, and community stakeholders to align priorities, advance shared objectives, and help move…