Animal Justice is a national animal law advocacy organization, focused on improving laws and policies to protect animals in Canada. Our team works to pass strong new animal laws at all levels of government, ensures industries and corporations are held accountable for abusing animals, and fights for animals in courtrooms across the country.
We seek an enthusiastic and driven Campaigns Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving protections for animals, and will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of campaign strategies and initiatives to forward the organization’s goals. The focus of the role will be advancing protections for farmed animals, but with engagement in campaigns to help animals used by other industries.
Animal Justice offers a friendly and positive work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Specifics
Position type: Full time, permanent
Reports to: Director of Campaigns
Location: Remote or hybrid at Animal Justice’s Toronto office; must be legally permitted to work in Canada.
Salary: $78,000-$85,000 (commensurate with years of experience)
Position Duties
- Participate in developing and implementing strategies to improve animal protection and hold industries accountable.
- Produce written materials intended for policy makers, the legal community and the general public, including a public-facing report by September 2025 that provides an in-depth overview and evaluation of current farmed animal governance in Canada as well as a framework for systemic reform.
- Support the development of legislative and policy initiatives at federal, provincial and municipal levels to align with campaign team objectives.
- Coordinate work for a National Farmed Animal Welfare Coalition, including organizing regular meetings and communications and working collaboratively with these partner organizations to help advance shared goals within specified timelines.
- Support the campaigns team through research and the development of campaign materials, with a particular focus on Corporate Engagement work.
- Assist with special projects, including fundraisers, community events, and conferences.
- Work collaboratively with other teams on shared goals, including the development, communications, and legal teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with supporters and colleagues at other organizations.
- Travel as necessary to assist with campaigns and events.
- Such other tasks as assigned from time to time.
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in animal advocacy campaigns.
- Nuanced understanding of Canadian animal issues, in particular farmed animals and the political landscape in Canada.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to organize and coordinate communications and activities between various organizations with shared goals.
- Proficient and demonstrated abilities in research and writing, with a talent for distilling complex information into clear, accessible language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a multitude of stakeholders with various perspectives.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to facilitate administrative coordination of numerous individuals and organizations.
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- Keen interest in and dedication to continuous learning and efficiency improvement.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Personal commitment to Animal Justice’s philosophy and mission to help animals.
What Animal Justice Offers
- An opportunity to contribute to improving legal protections for animals
- A flexible work model that gives the option of remote, hybrid, or in-person
- Competitive compensation
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- A health spending account
Candidate Selection Process
(Subject to adjustments)
- Application
- Interview #1
- Exercise
- Interview #2
- Reference Check
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 1-2 writing samples (academic or white papers if possible) as a single attachment in PDF format to Jennifer St.Onge at [email protected]. Please note “Campaigns Specialist” and your full name in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until 5pm ET on May 26th, 2025.
We are grateful for all applicants’ interest in the position, but only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Notes on the Application Process
Animal Justice is committed to having accessible and equitable employment practices.
Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive culture absent of discrimination during the application process and after joining the team. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from under-represented backgrounds. We believe that work on behalf of animals benefits greatly from collaborating with people from all backgrounds.
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may email a request to [email protected].
If you meet most but not all requirements and still think you would be a great fit for the role, we encourage you to apply. We do not expect all candidates to fit this role description 100 percent. If after reviewing this job description, you have decided not to apply, please feel free to let us know why by emailing [email protected].
Together, we can help create a more just society for animals in Canada.
