Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
The opportunity
Please note Heart & Stroke offers a hybrid work option and this role, day to day, will work remotely. Candidates must also be able to travel to the Toronto office (when requested) and attend meetings or meet with stakeholders in both Regina and Saskatoon as needed.
The Director, Health Policy & Systems for Saskatchewan provides strategic leadership and management for the effective planning and implementation of Heart & Stroke initiatives aligned with national organizational priorities. The role is responsible for stakeholder and government relations, advocacy, health systems improvement and patient engagement and support.
The Director leads the provincial advocacy efforts by building and holding key relationships on behalf of Heart & Stroke in order to communicate its priorities with government officials, agencies and with other key stakeholders and advocate for policy and health systems change. The Director leads the provincial advocacy planning process, adapts advocacy priorities to provincial environments,builds and executes policy and advocacy plans, plans special projects and oversees the development of tailored advocacy briefs, papers and related documents.
The Director will provide collaborative leadership with other provincial directors and be an active participant on team. As part of the provincial team, they will provide leadership to assigned national initiatives. Where needed, the Director will support provincial development / fundraising initiatives.
How you will make an impact every day
Government, Health Systems, and Stakeholder Relations, Partnerships and Advocacy
Establish and maintain a network of contacts, relationships and linkages with all levels of government, other health charities, stakeholders, volunteers, PWLE and coalitions to support policy, health systems and advocacy activities.
Lead advocacy priorities in the province including in health equity, nicotine, cardiac arrest, stroke and heart failure projects, etc, adapting the priorities to reflect provincial environment
Act as the external face of the organization, proactively and strategically engaging stakeholders, attending external meetings, making presentations, engaging media, etc.
Advisor and Partner
Support the communications and marketing staff in promoting the Foundation’s programs to Foundation staff, volunteers, donors and the public, including recruiting PWLE
Environmental Scanning
Lead the implementation of processes to scan, monitor and share information to key internal audiences regarding Western Canada’s research, government, and healthcare systems, and potential emerging opportunities.
Talent Management
Lead and inspire the development of an effective and high performing team, ensuring high standards of delivery and competence. Ensure that Foundation values are maintained and that individuals are well supported in fulfilling their accountabilities, developing their skills and achieving their career potential.
Who we need
Education
Experience
Skills
Understanding of Indigenous health, social, political, and cultural issues and Heart & Stroke’s position in relations to all of these
What we offer
At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being.
This role offers a hiring range of $95,000 to $119,000, aligned with our compensation framework and your professional background. We believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.
Apply now
If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by October 29 5:00pm. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.
Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. Selected candidates will be notified in advance if an in-person interview is required.
Accommodation
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.