Advisor, Government Relations

Ontario Medical Association

Advisor, Government Relations for Ontario Medical Association managing and executing advocacy strategies. Foster relationships and influence public policy within the healthcare sector in Ontario.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$77,965 - CA$82,835 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in Political Science, Health Administration, Communications, or equivalent
Five to six years’ experience working in government relations, public affairs/strategic communications, advocacy, political offices and/or government, ideally in health care
Valid driver’s license required
Experience mobilizing stakeholder, membership and local community support
Experience with digital advocacy tools such as Nation Builder
Strong understanding of the political environment in Ontario
Strong project management, event planning and communications skills (writing, editing and verbal)
Ability to foster meaningful relationships with elected officials through effective government relations
Knowledge of public policy with preference to the health-care policy environment
Experience leveraging digital technologies for online advocacy including public engagement tools such as Nation Builder
Highly proficient in Word, Power Point and Excel
Contact Management System experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive total rewards package including a hiring salary range of $77,965-$82,835 plus pension plan and a bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public Policy KnowledgeEvent PlanningWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEditing Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Certifications

Undergraduate Degree in Political ScienceHealth AdministrationCommunications