What We Do: Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, innovation, advocacy and information and support. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action, and drives us to excellence in all we do. We are honoured to be a 2022-2023 Canada's Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures winner, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada's Standards Program. As a Specialist in Public Policy & Government Affairs, you will play a crucial role in representing Arthritis Society Canada's interests in Quebec while also providing support for the Atlantic Region. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to influence public policy decisions, engage with government officials, and advocate for policies that align with our mission and values, and you'll manage relationships, support French advocacy volunteers, and provide necessary resources within stakeholder groups. Drive the implementation of advocacy campaigns, both provincially and nationwide, ensuring alignment with evolving priorities, with a focus on Quebec while also providing support for the Atlantic region. Support government relations efforts by cultivating relationships with political representatives and their staff, including attending meetings, producing correspondence, background papers, submissions, and other policy documents. Collaborate closely with the Vice President, Eastern Canada to effectively engage with Arthritis Society Canada leadership across the country, identifying and addressing regional advocacy and public policy matters. Act as the primary liaison and provide assistance to the French-speaking advocacy volunteer team, including organizing meetings, creating and distributing resources, offering advocacy guidance, and providing regular updates. Monitor and report on developments in priority policy areas, seizing opportunities to advance advocacy objectives through social and digital channels. Offer insights and analysis on emerging policy issues, contributing to strategic decision-making processes. Prepare background materials, key messaging, letters, and supporting documents for advocacy and public policy initiatives. A minimum of 3 years' experience in the advocacy or public policy field is an asset. Bilingual French and English language skills essential for this position, given the requirement to interact with French- and English-speaking external and internal stakeholders. Strong understanding of health advocacy landscape, Quebec's political landscape and Francophone culture essential. Demonstrated experience and expertise in policy analysis, government relations/partnerships, and volunteer/community mobilization. Strong knowledge and skill in research, public policy development and advocacy techniques. Experience working with online advocacy tools and using digital/social media channels to promote campaigns and engage online community. Superior communication skills particularly with writing, editing and proof-reading. Technologically savvy, proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel) and PowerPoint. This position is based in Quebec but virtual, which means you will work remotely/from home within the province. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as need be. If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume, in French language, to [email protected] are encouraged to visit our official careers site at where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada and learn more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!