Manager of Advocacy

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 75582 - 87433

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:Full-Time Permanent
Position Status:New Position
Work Hours:35 hours per week (Per Management Hours of Work Policy)
Salary:$75582 to $87433 annually (Level M9) plus comprehensive benefits
Location:87 Elm Street Toronto Ontario M5G 0A8

Application Deadline:Thursday January 29 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM
Join YWCA Toronto where intersectional feminism community voices and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity collaboration and inclusion.

The primary role of the Manager of Advocacy is to implement and support the Associations advocacy priorities consistent with the mission statement strategic plan and the program expertise of staff and agency participants. This includes building the advocacy profile of YWCA Toronto as well as awareness of and support for the Associations programs. This management position contributes to the overall development and achievements of the Association and participates as a member of the Management Team.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality economic security and lives free from violence. We help women youth and gender diverse people flee violence secure housing find jobs establish their voices enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options employment and training programs community support programs girls programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors and analyzes government initiatives legislative activities party platforms and budget processes;
Prepares briefing notes for the CEO and Director of Advocacy and Communications and prepares submissions and makes deputations to government and legislative committees when required;
Develops and manages advocacy campaigns and Association participation in key community events;
Provides advice to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and the CEO on emerging social and policy issues;
Develops research strategies that advance a scope of knowledge regarding gender equity and supports the advocacy agenda of the Association;
In collaboration with the Manager of Communications and Marketing co-ordinates advocacy media interviews and builds relationships with public policy journalists;
Collaborates with the Manager of Communications and Marketing and the production team to create the Associations Annual report newsletters memes infographics and other on-line advocacy and policy content;
Writes advocacy related blogs and op-eds for internal and external publications print media and policy journals;
Manages the Advocacy budget; updates projections as required and monitors expenses throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS

In depth knowledge of public policy and communications normally acquired though the completion of a graduate degree in gender studies political science journalism or a related field. (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);

7 to 10 years of experience in the public policy and communications field including experience with the management and execution of advocacy campaigns and communications and media strategies
In depth knowledge of the non-profit sector with expertise in at least one of the following areas: violence against women poverty and income equality housing and homelessness as well as women girls or gender diverse people.
Superior research writing analytical and communications skills In-depth knowledge of social media and media relations
Strong organizational interpersonal and communications skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet fast-paced deadlines
Familiarity and experience with advocacy-based philanthropy is highly valued
Ability to work in a high performing team and balance the needs of a number of stakeholders including Board members program participants and Association staff and management
Fluency is required on social media platforms
Knowledge of a second language is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER:

Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your required cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants this position is not secondable.

Posting Date: January 19 2026

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type:Full-Time PermanentPosition Status:New PositionWork Hours:35 hours per week (Per Management Hours of Work Policy)Salary:$75582 to $87433 annually (Level M9) plus comprehensive benefitsLocation:87 Elm Street Toronto Ontario M5G 0A8Application Deadline:Thursday January 29 2026JOIN OUR ...