Work in Canada
We strive to embody our core values of humanity, inclusion and results and are proud to offer a caring and collaborative work environment.
Through an engaged, supportive network of tens of thousands – employees, association members, donors, activists and influencers— Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada is a vital and active part of MSF’s global movement, keeping the people we assist at the heart of everything we do. We hope to inspire motivated professionals to join us and foster a culture that promotes close, productive and long-lasting work relationships.
Employees in Canada are a vital link between our network of supporters, humanitarians, and medical professionals here and MSF’s work to bring critical medical assistance to people around the world.
Employees diaries
Hear from different employees who share their personal experiences of working at MSF.
I’m incredibly grateful for my extensive and varied career at MSF. Starting my journey in operations in South Sudan in Supply, HR, and Administration, developing into a Country Manager for DRC, Syria, and Sierra Leone over 8 years. In joining MSF Canada, I translated my field security expertise to the SIMM project. Now, as the Deputy Executive Director, I direct my operational experience to the development of MSF Canada, through the teams who support our Core and Choice Initiatives.
Sarah Lamb
Deputy Executive Director, MSF Canada
MSF’s value of humanity is something I see every day. I’m grateful to work with incredible mentors that trust and support me. From implementing Twitter Spaces to creating our Instagram, I’m proud of the projects I’ve worked on and look forward to the ones to come.
Josh Rodriguez
Digital Communications Officer, MSF Canada
I started working at MSF as an intern and in the last few years, have been grateful to work with, and learn from, brilliant and supportive colleagues with deep care for the work we do. Having the space to learn, grow (together and individually) and discuss the issues within our work, makes the day-to-day that much more meaningful to me.
Catheryne Gagnon
Bilingual Press Officer
Why MSF?
We aim for equity. MSF is striving to remove barriers in all our work environments. We welcome applications from individuals with unique experiences of intersectional oppression on the basis of social markers such as ethno-racial identity, age, sexuality, gender identity, education, socio-economic status or place of origin.
Everyone has a voice. We are communicative and reflective. A range of formal and informal feedback channels invite employees to tell us what is important to them. We continually take that information to make changes and co-create an organization where people can be themselves and do their best work.
Health is important. As a medically focused organization, we are particularly thoughtful about supporting health and well-being. We do this through flexible work schedules, coaching and extended health benefits. We offer comfortable physical work spaces with natural light, sit-stand desks, onsite bike storage, showers and wellness rooms.
Recruitment process
Applying for a position at one of the MSF offices in Canada involves several selection stages, including a preliminary interview, a written assessment and a panel interview by video. This process may take four to eight weeks. Stages specific to each position are communicated to shortlisted applicants.
Accessibility
During the recruitment process, when job applicants are individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, they are notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected applicant requests accommodation, MSF will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for suitable accommodation, considering the individual’s needs. MSF will notify successful applicants of its policies for accommodating employees with disabilities when making offers of employment.
Demographic data
Responses to demographic questions are voluntary and are not associated with individual applications – they have no impact in any way in hiring decisions. The data collected is used in aggregate only to help us identify areas of improvement in our recruitment process.
Benefits
MSF Canada benefits packages include access to:
- a health spending account
- group insurance
- RRSP contributions – based on employment status
- short- and long-term -term disability
- starting four weeks vacation per year
- flexible work hours
- relocation packages (based on eligibility)
- a professional development budget
- an employee assistance program
… as well as a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results. We also offer comfortable physical workspaces with natural light, sit-stand desks, onsite bike storage, showers and wellness rooms.
Current opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for the following roles. If you don’t find anything that suits you, come back to this page in future. We regularly post new career opportunities in Canada.
Humanitarian Affairs Representative to Canada
- Location: Ottawa Headquarters
- Department: Humanitarian Affairs / affaires humanitaires
More Information
AI Disclosure Statement
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically screen or select candidates for interview. AI may be used in the hiring process to assist our recruitment team by:
- Summarizing recruiter or hiring manager notes, and
- Conducting limited keyword searches for specific job‑related criteria.
However, every application is reviewed by a qualified human to assess transferable or similar experience, regardless of any AI‑assisted preliminaries.
Vacancy Notice
This posting is for a an existing position and is not intended to create an ongoing candidate pool for future openings. Qualified applications will be individually assessed for this role only.
Location: Ottawa
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: $112,176 annually
Reports to: Executive Director
Anticipated Start Date: April 6, 2026
About Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada
MSF Canada is a people-focused global humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical care and support to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.
We are proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values of Humanity, Integrity, and Results. We believe that diversity strengthens our impact and are committed to equity in employment and fostering meaningful, lasting work relationships with all our staff.
Our Values
Our work is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence, rooted in universal medical ethics.
We bring these principles to life through the way we treat each other, work, and relate to the global MSF movement:
- Respect, Integrity, Inclusion – fostering a workplace grounded in equity and belonging
- Discovery, Learning, Boldness – embracing curiosity, innovation, and courageous action
- Impact, Transformation, Shared Responsibility – driving meaningful change and collective accountability
These values shape our culture and guide everything we do to uphold MSF’s social mission.
Position Summary
MSF Canada’s Humanitarian Affairs Representative leads and carries out medical humanitarian diplomacy in support of MSF’s social mission, acting as MSF’s primary focal point to the Canadian government and civil society organizations in Canada, and leading MSF Canada’s team responsible for humanitarian and medical advocacy, institutional funding, and our overall approach to government engagement in Canada.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, change-driven leader who demonstrates:
- Commitment to MSF’s principles and a values-based approach to leadership
- Cross-cultural awareness and the ability to foster inclusion across diverse teams
- Resilience and composure under pressure, supporting the well-being of others
- Teamwork and cooperation, building strong, trust-based relationships across the organization
- People management and development, leading by example and empowering others to grow and perform
Key Responsibilities
- Lead MSF’s Humanitarian Diplomacy, Advocacy, and Representation in Canada: Nurtures and leads engagement with a network of value to MSF operations & MSF Canada leadership, including the Government of Canada, civil society, the private sector, academia, and other influencers as appropriate to explain MSF’s position on humanitarian issues and facilitate MSF’s operations through advocacy, negotiations, and securing institutional funding.
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Humanitarian Issues – Management and Representation: Provides a strong day-to-day leadership presence on humanitarian issues management, bridging departments to ensure cross-fertilization of skills, tactics and ideas and demonstrating an open-door policy for all staff seeking guidance on humanitarian affairs; Acts as an integral part of MSF Canada’s leadership, providing strategic advice and guidance on organization-wide policies and humanitarian issues, for example to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Department Directors, and People Managers.
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People Leadership: Directly manages the Humanitarian Affairs and Public Institutional Funding team, including the Grant Manager, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Medical Policy and Advocacy Officer and the Advocacy & Strategy Advisor; Promotes a positive work environment within the Humanitarian Affairs and Public Institutional Funding team that encourages engagement with MSF Canada’s vision and values.
- Strategic Oversight: In collaboration with the Executive Director’s Office and international partners and platforms (Humanitarian Representation Team in the International Office, Access Campaign, MSF operations), defines goals, objectives, and metrics including development of humanitarian affairs Goals in the Strategic Plan, Annual Plans, including strategies and budgeting for MSF Canada’s Humanitarian Affairs and Public Institutional Funding work in Canada
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in the humanitarian sector at a senior level, preferably with expertise in international affairs, public health, a health professional role, and issues that impact humanitarian activities
- Knowledgeable guiding communications and advocacy actions within the field of humanitarian aid, and with some public health, clinical, or health protection background
- Experience working in Canadian national and international policy related to international development, foreign affairs, or health at a federal level
- Experience working within government processes, including monitoring and engaging in policy and legislative development and implementation
- Excellent strategic communication and advisory skills, preferably in a public advocacy environment
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Functional proficiency in French is highly preferred
Working Conditions
- Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends.
- Domestic travel (~5%) and international travel (~5%).
- Designated desk in communal work-share space available.
Salary and benefits include:
- Salary: $112,176
- Benefits include:
- Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, Peace of Mind plan)
- 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
- starting 4 weeks’ vacation annually
- Health & Lifestyle Spending Accounts
- Flexible work hours and hybrid model
- Annual Professional Development budget
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to internal Psychosocial Care resource
Application deadline: February 17, 2026 by 9am EST
MSF adopts a safeguarding culture where personnel and communities are and feel safe and valued throughout their involvement with the organization, where individuals know who to go to with any concerns and are confident that they will be listened to and heard without personal or professional repercussions, and where the organization strives to adopt the highest standards of practice across all areas of safeguarding rather than setting for the minimum standard in order to be legally compliant.
Application questions are in lieu of a cover letter. Please provide only your resume.
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Internships
Looking for other ways to join MSF Canada? Internship opportunities are posted below when available.