Program Lead Advocacy Maritimes

Full Time, Contract

Moncton, NB

Compensation: $27.48/hr. - $30.77/hr.

Reports to: Executive Director Maritimes

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Program Lead Advocacy Maritimes who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Develop and execute municipal level advocacy campaigns in The Maritimes. These plans will align with CNIB’s strategic plan, public policy initiatives and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Support national and regional advocacy initiatives and public awareness campaigns by implementing them in the region.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including municipal governments and support provincial government relations.
• Mobilize and engage a dedicated team of volunteer societal change agents.
• Effectively communicates CNIB's key messages to external audiences through presentations, briefing materials and other communication materials.
• Develop and deliver advocacy programs and training and tracking outcomes through CNIB’s database software.
• Act as the subject matter expert in an agreed upon policy area.
• Respond to individual advocacy requests from community members and provide advice in effective advocacy to bring about a successful conclusion to the issue.
• Oversight of a regional advocacy committee made up of highly engaged and passionate community engagement volunteers.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with advocacy, government relations, public affairs, communications, or program development in a non-profit.

• Proven success in leading and motivating teams of volunteers.

• Bilingualism a significant asset.

• Experience as a change agent or campaigner seeking a more equitable society through engaging in local advocacy and awareness campaigns.

• Excellent relationship building skills; ability to build productive business and stakeholder relationships.

• Professional attitude, self-starter and adaptable to a dynamic organization.

• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience.

• Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Passionate champion of diversity, accessibility, and inclusion issues.

• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database computer applications.

• Well organized and excellent coordination skills.

• Working knowledge of national volunteer organizations with a branch, region and/or membership-based structure

• Excellent analytical, problem definition and problem-solving skills.

• Professional attitude, results oriented, strategic and flexible.

• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: September 15, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.