Advocacy & Community Engagement Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs Program

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

The opportunity

The Advocacy & Community Engagement Assistant supports the development and delivery of initiatives within March of Dimes Canada’s (MODC) Disability Advocacy Network—a national community of people with disabilities and allies. This role contributes to building an inclusive, accessible, and engaging network by supporting program design, member engagement, and the development of advocacy resources

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of new program offerings for the Disability Advocacy Network.
• Assist in exploring and evaluating digital tools and strategies to enhance member connection and engagement within an accessible online environment.
• Develop engagement strategies that welcome new Service Users, keeping them actively involved, and tailoring content to their interests and advocacy priorities
• Support the development and delivery of tools, resources, and learning opportunities that strengthen advocacy skills, in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Support with additional tasks and projects as required.
   

Qualifications and experience

• Completion of at least the second year of an undergraduate or college program required
• Bachelor’s or college degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communications and written skills     
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively  
• Ability to work in a team or independently  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite  

*We strongly encourage applicants with disabilities to apply for this role. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and are happy to provide accommodations at any stage of the application and interview process. If you require accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
  

Salary:  $20.00 per hour

Important Details

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Duration: 8 weeks

Eligibility criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment 
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment 
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to
• Work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. 

Note: International students are not eligible participants. 

Deadline: Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 15, 2026 

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.