MANAGE MULTIPLE DEADLINES IN A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER ENVIRONMENT.
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is the national voice of Canada’s physicians. Our mission is “To serve and unite the physicians of Canada and be the national advocate, in partnership with the people of Canada, for the highest standards of health and health care.”

Executive Assistant to the Secretary General & CEO

Based in Ottawa, you will provide efficient, high-quality, bilingual administrative and executive support to the Secretary General and CEO, demonstrating conscientious follow-through capabilities, professionalism and diplomacy at all times. This role will see you working closely with Senior Management Team members, the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, Executive Office staff, and CMA’s elected leadership, members of the Board of Directors, the leadership of the PTMAs, and other high-level stakeholders.

A proactive thinker and creative problem-solver with 5 to 10 years of experience in supporting senior executive-level staff, you know how to anticipate issues and potential challenges, and exercise total discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters. You are dependable, flexible and open to change, adept at taking initiative and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You hold a college diploma or university degree, are highly proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and exhibit written and spoken fluency in both official languages. While a skilled team player, you enjoy working independently with minimal direction. You must be available to work evenings or weekends.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a corporate culture based on teamwork and service excellence. For more information, visit the website below. Please reply, in confidence, to Human Resources, Canadian Medical Association, at jobapp@cma.ca

The Canadian Medical Association is an equal opportunity employer. We sincerely thank all candidates who apply; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

http://www.cma.ca

Political Campaigner – Contract Position

Reports to: Director, Seal Program
Location of job: Ottawa, Canada

SCOPE OF WORK
Working as part of the International Seal Program, the role of the Seals Political Campaigner is to raise and keep IFAW’s seal campaign at the forefront politically, and to promote Seal Program and Institutional Outcomes at a political level in Canada.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaise with and promote positive relationships with politicians and principal decision makers across the CA political parties – MPs, Senators, prospective parliamentary candidates, party leadership and executive.
• Ensure the seal hunt remains a significant political issue in Canada - briefing key politicians, writing and producing quarterly parliamentary newsletter on key areas of animal welfare concern, promoting and supporting parliamentary initiatives including debates, parliamentary receptions, all party groups, parliamentary questions, etc.
• Work with political parties to end support for commercial sealing industry and implement policies favourable to the protection of seals
• Implement federal election campaign and by-election campaigns.
• Monitors political information services for developments on relevant issues, identifies opportunities for political influence.
• Identify appropriate political targets for action by Canadian and international IFAW supporters.
• Raise awareness in Canadian political circles of IFAW international campaigns and agenda.
• Work with seal program staff in Canada to implement IFAW’s seal program strategy in Canada and liaise with program staff internationally to ensure maximum support from Government and coordination with like-minded countries, NGOs etc.
• Ensure Key IFAW staff are aware of changes in Canadian political climate and policy debates, disseminating information rapidly etc.
• Set, monitor and manage budget for political work.

REQUIREMENTS
• Substantial experience and track record of successfully lobbying MPs on controversial campaign issues, along with a practical understanding of the needs and priorities of their office.
• Excellent political contacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Canadian citizen, must be bilingual in English and French.
• Able to plan strategically and act intuitively and quickly in order to efficiently provide politicians with factual material.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, interns, volunteers is desirable.
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and a complex workload.
• Tact, diplomacy and a friendly, professional approach. Experienced and effective at communicating with a diverse range of people.
• Commitment to animal welfare and conservation and IFAW’s mission

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

For a full description please visit our website at www.ifaw.org/ca/employment.

To apply, please forward CV and letter of interest to recruitca@ifaw.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit qualifications prior to May 16, 2012

IFAW thanks everyone in advance for their interest and will be contacting directly those individuals selected to take part in the interview process.