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.
Direct Response Officer, F2F and Tele-fundraising
- 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 Monday, May 11, 2026
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
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.
The Direct Response Officer; Face to Face and Tele-fundraising is responsible for overseeing F2F fundraising (door, street and mall) and tele-fundraising activities carried out on behalf of MSF Canada with the objective of supporting a quality oriented, sustainable monthly giving program.
MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for:
- Lead on F2F and tele-fundraising at MSF Canada; with support of the Senior Manager of Fundraising and Development, act as a primary point of contact for F2F and tele-fundraising vendor partners, develop fundraising messaging and training; in coordination with Senior Manager develop strategies for program improvements; coordinate development of campaign budgets and objectives; Report on campaign budgets and objectives.
- In collaboration with team and vendor partners, develop and maintain an excellent donor experience that is focused on donor quality and long-term monthly donor value.
- Support donation processes and data uploads to bridge vendor and MSF systems, working with MSF Data team.
- Stay current with research, fundraising trends, and areas of development for F2F program, tele-fundraising and fundraising campaigns more generally. Act as back up to the Senior Manager and team as needed and support the Fundraising Department by taking on additional tasks as required.
CLICK HERE for detailed job description.
The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:
- Demonstrated professional experience in the fields of fundraising and mass marketing, specifically in monthly donor acquisition and F2F fundraising (on the charity or agency side)
- Experience in vendor relationship management
- Demonstrated computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications and databases, particularly Excel
- Experience with digital fundraising systems (CRMs and donation processing)
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with a non-profit/humanitarian organization
- Commitment to MSF Principles and cross cultural awareness
- Proficiency in English, with strong copy-editing skills
- Proficiency in French an asset
From MSF Canada you’ll receive a comprehensive, people‑focused benefits package that supports your wellbeing, financial security, and growth. This includes generous time off, flexible hybrid work, a modern and accessible workspace, strong health and lifestyle coverage, employer-funded retirement savings, family support programs, and annual professional development, all within an inclusive, values‑driven culture.
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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Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor
- Location: Ottawa Headquarters
- Department: Humanitarian Affairs / affaires humanitaires
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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.
Application deadline: Monday 4 May 2026 by 9am EDT
Location: Ottawa
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Reports to: Humanitarian Affairs Representative to Canada
Anticipated start date: mid June 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
The Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor helps shape MSF Canada’s policy positioning and analysis on humanitarian issues in Canada that are relevant to MSF’s global medical-humanitarian priorities, and helps develop advocacy strategies to influence Canadians, especially policy makers and other stakeholders, to take actions that will positively impact MSF’s patients and operations around the world. Drawing on a knowledge of international humanitarian contexts, of the global aid system, and of humanitarian policy at Canadian and global levels, the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Advisor reports directly to MSF’s Humanitarian Representative to Canada and will build relationships and work collaboratively with experts inside and outside of MSF to improve Canada’s response to global humanitarian needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a subject-matter expert: on the humanitarian contexts around the world where MSF conducts operations; on the principles-based international humanitarian system and the architecture of global aid; on MSF positioning and advocacy messaging related to the operational contexts prioritized by MSF Canada; and on relevant Canadian policy and political developments.
- Develop relationships and networks both inside and outside of the global MSF movement to support the humanitarian advocacy work of MSF Canada’s Humanitarian Affairs team.
- Provide analyses of key updates from operational contexts to inform MSF Canada’s reporting, advocacy, representation and public communications.
- Develop advocacy and representation strategies that speak to the Canadian context given current operational events and conditions, under the strategic direction of the Humanitarian Representative to Canada.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in the humanitarian sector with experience in advocacy and/or fundraising/institutional funding
- Experience in a role with specific responsibilities in developing advocacy strategies and actions within the field of humanitarian assistance
- Knowledgeable of the Canadian policy environment as it relates to humanitarian assistance, foreign affairs, international assistance funding, and MSF’s work
- Excellent strategic communication and advisory skills, preferably in a public advocacy environment
- Diplomatic, with strong negotiation and communications skills
- Analytical with the ability to synthesize complex and sensitive material accurately
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex issues into public-facing messaging
- Strong ability to manage expectations and secure buy-in on proposed solutions
- Comfortable interacting professionally with counterparts in diverse settings (e.g. government, academic institutions, pharmaceutical industry, NGOs, etc.)
- Familiarity with MSF’s humanitarian medical work, and principles-based advocacy and operational activities
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in French is an asset
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
- Salary grade: Level 16 in the MSF Canada Salary Grid $87,850 in first year
- 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
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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Philanthropy Writer (bilingual English/French)
- Location: Montréal; Toronto Toronto
- Department: Philanthropy
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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 9:00am EDT on Monday, 11 May 2025
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
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.
Under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Philanthropy this role is responsible for producing high-value philanthropic communications that drive fundraising results for legacy, major gifts, corporate and foundation giving. You will be coordinating with operational centers and Canadian office stakeholders to gather information and produce persuasive proposals, and reports that attract major and multi-year gift commitments.
A core function of this role is creating original donor communications in both English and French, writing directly in each language to authentically engage MSF Canada’s diverse donor community, which includes a significant francophone population. Bilingual writing proficiency reflects our commitment to connecting with donors in the language of their choice.
MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:
- Deliver compelling, donor-centered philanthropic materials in English and French that consistently inspire investment and deepen donor engagement. Written communications lead to increased donor interest, larger gift commitments, and positive feedback from both internal teams and external funders.
- Translate complex operational information into persuasive narratives that clearly articulate the case for support. Proposals and reports are clear, strategic, EDI compliant and emotionally resonant, helping donors easily understand the impact of their contributions and encouraging continued or increased giving.
- Produce high-quality proposals, and reports that meet deadlines and exceed funder expectations. All submissions are delivered on time, with minimal revisions, resulting in a high rate of successful funding outcomes and renewal opportunities.
- Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders to surface strong programmatic content and shape fundraising opportunities. Build strong relationships with Donor Engagement Officers, Content Writers, and Communications leads to produce materials that reflect a cohesive organizational voice and vision.
- Continuously strengthen the quality and strategic alignment of philanthropic communications to maximize fundraising outcomes. Written products evolve to become increasingly donor-centered, data-informed, and aligned with organizational fundraising strategies, contributing to year-over-year revenue growth.
The successful candidate will bring MSF Canada:
- Demonstrated professional experience in writing, grant writing, journalism, or a related field, successfully partnering with gift officers to secure significant funding from diverse private donors and public funding.
- Advanced written proficiency in both English and French, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling, and donor-appropriate content in both languages.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content for high-value donors while maintaining operational accuracy. Ability to adapt tone, voice, and style to reflect the values and priorities of both francophone and anglophone donors.
- Clear understanding of philanthropic fundraising practices, restricted funding mechanisms, and donor stewardship principles, including knowledge of compliance requirements related to Canadian charitable giving.
- Familiarity with basic design principles; able to produce visually appealing reports and materials for greater donor engagement.
- Ability to translate complex operational, financial, and medical information into accessible and compelling narratives for a donor audience.
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable working across departments and with international colleagues.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Asana, and content management systems
MSF Canada will provide:
- Starting 4 weeks’ of vacation per year
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model (minimum 40% in office)
- 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 drugs, 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 ask.hr@toronto.msf.org.
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.