Director, Government Relations

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We collaborate closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Position Title : Director, Government Relations

Location : Can work out of any VLRC office in Canada

Term : Full-time, Permanent

Reports To : Vice President, Healthcare Innovation

Date : March 20, 2025

I. Scope And Summary Of Primary Responsibilities

The Director, Government Relations is a key leadership role within Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC), responsible for developing and executing strategies to influence public policy, secure government funding, and enhance stakeholder relationships at the federal and provincial level.

Reporting directly to the VP, Healthcare Innovation, the Director will lead advocacy initiatives, foster strategic partnerships, and ensure alignment with VLRC's strategic goals.

II. Essential Functions

This position entails, but is not limited to the following :

Government Relations Strategy and Advocacy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with VLRC's strategic objectives and VLRC's role in Canada's national strategy to support the prevention and treatment of eye disease, as well as vision rehabilitation, to ensure better health outcomes for Canadians.
• Advocate for policies and funding that support vision rehabilitation and vision health services.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact VLRC and its stakeholders.
• Analyze emerging and current socio-economic and political issues, as well as government legislation / policies that are expected to impact VLRC and Canadians with sight loss.
• Collaborate with colleagues at CNIB and Deafblind Community Services to operationalize goals of "Stronger Together" in all aspects of government relations and public policy initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

Communications and Briefings

Meeting Coordination and Representation

Leadership and Collaboration

Relationships

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Experience and Education :

Work Environment :

Benefits

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to janice.rego@vlrehab.ca

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. 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+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that a successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway! We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we've listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications : March 31, 2025

#J-18808-Ljbffr