Director of Public Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations

Job Title
:
Director of Public Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations

Position Type
:
Non-Bargaining Unit, Permanent, Full-Time

Number of Positions:1

Reason for Posting:New Position

Rate
:$ to $ annual salary

Vacation: 4 weeks to start

Benefits:Group benefits with Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental Care with premiums 100% paid by the employer, LTD with premiums 100% paid by employees; paid sick leave and float day

RRSP:RRSP with 6.5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution after successful completion of probation

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Supervisor:CEO

Posting Date
:

November 5, 2026

Final date to receive applications
:

November 30, 2026, at noon

Location
: 36 Lombard Street, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario

Why Fred Victor?

For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.

The Director of Public Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations will lead Fred Victor’s government relations and public policy advocacy work, positioning the organization as a credible, evidence-informed voice on homelessness, poverty, mental health, substance use, housing access, the justice system, and other interconnected community issues. The role will advance Fred Victor’s mission and advocate on issues that most impact Fred Victor clients by developing and implementing a focused government relations strategy, building internal advocacy capacity, strengthening relationships with public officials and sector partners, and ensuring the organization has clear, consistent positions on priority policy issues.

Reporting to the CEO, this position will work closely with senior leadership, various internal departments, external partners and other stakeholders to advance systemic change while balancing proactive advocacy with timely responses to urgent sector and community needs.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us.

What You Will Do:

Government Relations Strategy

• Develop, implement, monitor, and refine a government relations strategy that advances Fred Victor’s mission, strategic priorities, and community impact goals. The strategy will address advocacy with all three levels of government, with a particular focus on municipal and provincial governments.
• Identify the issue areas where the organization is best positioned to create tangible impact.
• Identify engagement strategies that support proactive advocacy while enabling timely responses to urgent issues.

Policy Analysis, Position Development and Strategic Communications

• Review government priorities, legislative developments, policy proposals, internal documents, sector research, and community trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended responses.
• Develop clear organizational positions, briefing notes, policy submissions, deputations, speaking points, advocacy letters, op-eds, and position papers that reflect the organization’s unique perspective, for internal and external audiences.
• Leverage internal research, data and client feedback to support organizational policy positions.
• Monitor, analyze, and brief leadership on legislative, regulatory, budget, and policy developments that may affect the organization, its clients or communities served.
• Media relations and executive communications to further Fred Victor’s policy positions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain…