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.
Director of Finance and Administration
- Location: Toronto Headquarters
- Department: Finance and Administration / Finance et administration
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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: Toronto (Hybrid – up to 60% remote)
Status: 4-year contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Start Date: June 1, 2026
About Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada
MSF Canada is a people-focused 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
The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the financial strength, operational resilience, and governance excellence of MSF Canada.
As a member of the Management Team, the DFA provides strategic financial leadership during a period of continued growth and transformation. The role oversees accounting, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, financial reporting, risk management, and administrative systems while stewarding investments in organizational infrastructure, digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
The DFA is also the key liaison to the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee and represents MSF Canada within the global MSF movement on financial strategy and institutional stewardship.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, systems-oriented financial leader who demonstrates:
- Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles and ethical stewardship
- Strategic foresight and sound judgment in complex environments
- Strong governance acumen and comfort engaging with Boards and committees
- Data-driven decision-making and financial modeling expertise
- Resilience and composure under pressure
- A collaborative leadership style that strengthens cross-departmental partnerships
- A commitment to inclusion, anti-oppression, and equitable resource allocation
- The ability to modernize systems while safeguarding compliance and control
This role leads the Finance and Administration team, ensures organizational compliance with Canadian non-profit regulations, and strengthens MSF Canada’s contribution to a financially secure global movement.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and steward MSF Canada’s financial strategy aligned with organizational growth and global MSF priorities
- Provide strategic financial insight to the Deputy Executive Director and Management Team
- Use financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting to inform major organizational decisions
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, sustainability, and mission maximization
- Equip the organization with strong financial systems and performance indicators
- Financial Stewardship & Governance
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance functions
- Ensure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting for management, regulators, and the Board
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Finance & Audit Committee, supporting fiduciary oversight
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk-management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and CRA requirements
- Systems, Infrastructure & Administration
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of financial and administrative systems
- Oversee implementation and ongoing management of automated financial and information systems
- Strengthen digital tools and reporting infrastructure to enhance transparency and efficiency
- Build internal capacity and leverage external expertise to support organizational needs
- Promote cross-functional collaboration through accessible data and streamlined processes
- People Leadership & Organizational Partnership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance and Administration team
- Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and inclusion
- Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, planning, and financial literacy
- Contribute to Management Team decision-making and organizational strategy
- Represent MSF Canada within global MSF financial networks and international platforms
Qualifications
Required
- CPA or other recognized professional accounting designation
- Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field
- Senior-level professional experience, preferably within an international or complex non-profit organization
- Demonstrated success managing large budgets, financial reporting, and audits
- Proven experience implementing automated financial systems and strengthening internal controls
- Deep knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and CRA requirements for registered charities
- Strong governance experience working with Boards or Finance & Audit Committees
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- French is an asset
Preferred
- Experience within NGOs, international organizations, or mission-driven environments
- Experience contributing to global financial platforms or institutional membership models
- Strong background in financial modeling and long-term planning
- Experience leading organizational systems transformation or ERP modernization
- Familiarity with MSF’s humanitarian principles and global governance structures
Working Conditions
- Hybrid model: up to 60% remote work, with a minimum 40% presence in Toronto per week
- 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 (~10%) and occasional international travel.
- Open-concept office environment with ergonomic equipment and modern workspace.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $129,003 in the first year (non-negotiable)
- 4-year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension (up to 8 years)
- Benefits include:
- Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, Peace of Mind plan)
- 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
- 4 weeks’ vacation annually
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible work hours and hybrid model
- Annual Professional Development budget
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services
Join Us
We’d love to hear from you if you are a strategic financial leader who believes strong governance, sound stewardship, and modern systems are essential to advancing humanitarian impact.
👉 Apply now to help safeguard and strengthen the financial foundation that enables MSF’s medical humanitarian work around the world
The application deadline is Friday, April 3rd at 9am EDT.
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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Direct Response Officer – Mail
- Location: Toronto Headquarters
- Department: Fundraising and Development
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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.
Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on Friday, March 27, 2026
Job status: 12-14 month contract (to cover an employee leave)
Anticipated start: late May 2026
At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.
As a Mass Marketing Unit member, the Direct Marketing Response Officer; Mail is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and developing direct marketing activities, with a focus on direct mail, to support fundraising revenue generation and stewardship, working closely with colleagues across the Fundraising department and specifically the Integrated Campaigns team.
MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for:
- Develop direct mail campaigns in line with integrated direct marketing contact strategies to support fundraising revenue goals, working in collaboration with the MSF Canada team and suppliers/vendors.
- Contribute to the creative concept of direct mail appeals, and facilitate the review, translation, and internal approval processes. Support copy development by working with Fundraising Content Officers identify campaign themes and cases for support for direct mail, appeals; ensure fundraising best practice and brand guidelines are applied.
- Lead on the direct mail components for Dispatches, MSF’s biannual flagship magazine and annual Impact Report (print version), working with the Integrated Campaigns team and Communications around multi-channel and editorial strategy.
- Project manage the development and approval of strategic briefs and timelines for relevant campaigns across channels; work with suppliers/vendors and colleagues to ensure campaigns are running smoothly, and timelines and goals are being met.
- Track and coordinate payment for associated expenses of activities.
CLICK HERE for full job description
The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:
- Campaign development and coordination; knowledge of fundraising campaign planning and execution; ability to use this knowledge to drive House, Mid-Level and Acquisition Direct Mail appeals and integration with activities across a variety of channels.
- Vendor Management
- Stewardship, engagement and retention
- Strategy, analysis, and reporting
- Demonstrated professional experience in the fields of fundraising, planned giving, or mass marketing
- Demonstrated experience with Project Management methodology and tools
- Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications and databases
- Commitment to MSF Principles and cross cultural awareness
- Proficiency in verbal and written English
MSF Canada will provide the following benefits:
- Starting 4 weeks’ of vacation per year
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model
- An accessible open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms
- A commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything
- 5% RRSP contributions (no employee matching required)
- Health Spending Account
- Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D)
- Peace of Mind plan (prescription drug coverage, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
- Annual professional development budget
- A positive and innovative office culture is based on core values of humanity, integrity and results
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.
NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to the Human Resources team.
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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Fundraising Analyst
- Location: Toronto Headquarters
- Department: Fundraising Systems
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.
Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on Thursday, March 19, 2026
At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.
As a member of the Fundraising Systems Unit, the Fundraising Analyst role generates and analyzes quantitative and qualitative, internal and external data, relevant to fundraising, and transforms the findings into strategic information to support decision-making, data driven actions, tactics and strategies – aiming to constantly maximize MSF-Canada private fundraising results.
MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for:
- Responsible for building and continuously developing a reporting system (reports, dashboards and KPIs) for the fundraising department, to track results and allow team members to access and visualize the data.
- Work with the Fundraising Systems Manager to action strategic and deep analysis with a marketing and business vision, identifying possible risks or trends, and communicating them to the team.
- Participate in the planning, analysis and strategy sessions of the FR team to provide recommendations and estimate revenue projections.
- Work with the Data Unit to identify opportunities for improvement of any process impacting the coding and structure of the fundraising results.
CLICK HERE for complete description.
The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:
- Demonstrated experience or training in statistics, mathematics, economics, or other related fields
- Significant demonstrated experience working with data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Demonstrated proficiency with BI and statistics tools and systems (reports and dashboards development)
- Experience working with a data warehouse
- Working knowledge of donor management systems
- Previous experience working in fundraising in the non-profit sector or transferable experience
- Commitment to MSF Principles and cross cultural awareness
- Proficiency in English
MSF Canada will provide the following benefits:
- Starting 4 weeks’ of vacation per year
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model
- An accessible open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms
- A commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything
- 5% RRSP contributions (no employee matching required)
- Health Spending Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D)
- Peace of Mind plan (prescription drug coverage, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
- Annual professional development budget
- A positive and innovative office culture is based on core values of humanity, integrity and results
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.
NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to the Human Resources team.
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.
Apply Now
Internships
Looking for other ways to join MSF Canada? Internship opportunities are posted below when available.