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“If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it.” – Dave Thomas
Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. We’ve helped more than 14,000 young people find safe, permanent homes across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption team.
We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system.
We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. This is an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact. The director of government relations and business development Canada will collaborate closely with our senior vice president to cultivate vital connections and relationships with provincial, territorial and government agencies, Indigenous communities, public and private leaders, influencers, elected officials, affinity groups and decision makers throughout Canada to drive the expansion of the Foundation’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK). If you're a proactive leader with a passion for policy, advocacy and cultivating relationships, we invite you to explore being a part of our dynamic team.
Key Deliverables:
- Work in close collaboration with the SVP, business development & government relations to plan approaches, pitches and proposals and partner with target jurisdictions to embed the results-driven WWK program in these jurisdictions
- Coordinate with provincial and/or territorial child welfare departments, government leaders and relevant organizations and agencies to help identify and structure partnerships for expanding the WWK program, while also identifying new partnerships with influential, mission-aligned organizations to cultivate relationships and elevate the visibility of the WWK program among provincial, territorial, Indigenous and national child welfare leaders
- Assist with ongoing management and stewardship of existing relationships in provinces and territories where scaling is currently underway; leverage relationships and partnerships to support scaling of WWK as well as fiscal accountability among the relevant partners
- Prioritize and support relationships at the provincial and territorial government level that advance opportunities to educate these leaders on the WWK child-focused recruitment model; cultivate and sustain relationships with stakeholders and organizations able to create or influence change
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Canadian government relations, business development, public policy, and/or outcome-based program development or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of experience working with provincial and/or federal policymakers, national partners, advocacy groups, and constituents; including but not limited to policymakers and staff, child and family welfare service providers, Indigenous communities, business leaders, philanthropic partners, advocates, community organizers, field experts, judiciary and youth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort and experience with communicating with political, civic and organizational leaders, staff and other stakeholders, such as nonprofit leaders and community members; experience in child welfare or child welfare policy is a plus
- Experience in navigating relationships with multiple audiences, including legislative and government agency staff, coalitions and trade groups, nonprofits and cross-functional internal teams; successful experience in building and sustaining strong relationships with essential stakeholders and partners
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian policy and programmatic issues related to child welfare, foster care, foster care adoption, and Indigenous communities as well as the socioeconomic and equity factors affecting these areas
Our Benefits
At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including:
- First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Your HRA debit card may be used to pay up to $4,500 (individual coverage) or up to $9,000 (family coverage) per year
- Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment
- Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents
- Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave
- A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Career advancement opportunities and continued education
- A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits!
The Foundation offers a hybrid work environment with employees required to be in the office at least three days per week. Remote employment may be considered for out-of-state candidates willing to travel onsite as required.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is including a reasonable, good faith estimate of the compensation range for this role. A specific salary offer considers multiple factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skillset, experience and training, internal equity, budget and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 per year.
Interested candidates may apply for this position through June 2, 2024. Late submissions may not be considered. We appreciate your understanding and timely response.