Ontario Medical Association

Advisor

• Support, develop and implement government relations and advocacy strategies and communications rollout plans to influence public policy and achieve objectives on behalf of Ontario’s doctors
• Help develop an annual government relations and advocacy strategy in line with corporate objectives
• Foster strong relationships with government, political parties, stakeholders and physician networks
• Arrange meetings with elected officials, political staff, senior ministry officials and political party officials
• Prepare briefing materials for use by the CEO, president and other OMA executives
• Prepare reports to senior management as required
• Lead outreach initiatives to local MPPs that includes participation from local physicians
• Assist with the content management for advocacy website and OMA.org webpages
• Develop key messages and produce or contribute to high-quality written materials including presentations and submissions to government, effective letters, website content and other advocacy-related content
• Work cross-functionally with other areas of the organization to develop and execute advocacy plans to mobilize members on key issues
• Plan events including roundtable and panel discussions, public/stakeholder consultations, and advocacy days at Queen’s Park
• Monitor legislation, policy activity and political trends to identify opportunities for OMA advocacy and thought leadership
• Track and manage correspondence from the public and membership
• Assist with team project planning and tracking.

Advisor, Government Relations