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 Corporate Campaigns Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving protections for farmed animals, and will be responsible for helping plan and execute short- and long-term pressure campaigns that move food companies and other industry stakeholders to ban or reduce practices that are harmful to farmed animals.
Animal Justice offers a friendly and positive work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Specifics
Position type: Full time, permanent
Reports to: Corporate Engagement Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid at Animal Justice’s Toronto office; must be legally permitted to work in Canada. Preference for candidates located in Toronto.
Salary: $68,000-$73,000 per year (commensurate with years of experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Duties
- Research and execute effective campaign tactics to: 1) secure and implement animal welfare commitments in the Canadian food and farming industry, and 2) influence food industry stakeholders to advance farmed animal welfare in alignment with program goals;
- Help identify priority targets, research and maintain records of key details of corporations and other relevant stakeholders, including structure, history, animal welfare standards, menu items, leadership, social media handles, and affiliates;
- Work with the Corporate Engagement Manager to develop campaign materials, including website content, advertisements, outreach emails, protest and public relations materials;
- Work with the Communications team to develop social media content that supports Animal Justice’s corporate cage-free campaigning, including graphics, reels, and blogs;
- Work with the Mobilization Manager and volunteer leaders to develop and execute on-the-ground campaign tactics;
- Help increase public awareness of the role of food companies in farmed animal welfare, and elevate the public profile of Animal Justice’s corporate campaigns;
- Monitor and report on the performance of cage-free campaigns tactics and communications content in collaboration with the Communications team;
- Maintain strong relationships with supporters, and colleagues at other organizations;
- Serve as a spokesperson for Animal Justice on the ground at actions, at industry and other events, and in the media;
- Travel as necessary to assist with campaigns and events;
- Assist other team members with special projects, including fundraisers, community events, and conferences.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in awareness-raising campaigning, issue advocacy, corporate relations, project management, volunteer management, or a related area
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Reliable interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and persuasively
- Good understanding of the Canadian food industry and the country’s key farmed animal welfare issues
- Willingness to work on initiatives that publicly target companies, industries, and individuals
- Comfort with confrontation and public advocacy
- Experience with graphic design, web design, and short-form video creation is an asset
- Ability to communicate in French is an asset
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Keen interest in and dedication to continuous learning and efficiency improvement.
- Personal commitment to Animal Justice’s philosophy and mission to help animals.
What Animal Justice Offers
- An opportunity to contribute to improving 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 comprehensive health benefits package
- An RRSP matching program
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Candidate Selection Process
(Subject to adjustments)
- Application Questions and Resume
- Interview 1
- Written Exercise
- Interview 2
How to Apply
Please submit answers to the following application questions and a resume as a single attachment in PDF format to Jennifer St. Onge at [email protected]. Please note “Corporate Campaigns Coordinator” and your full name in the subject line.
Please answer these application questions in paragraph form and limit your responses to a maximum of 150 words per question.
- What draws you to farmed animal advocacy work?
- Briefly explain two ways that a past job or project you worked on prepared you for the corporate campaigns coordinator role.
- This role requires collaborating with volunteer leads across the country to execute on-the-ground campaign tactics. Briefly describe a project or event where you had to coordinate multiple people to achieve a specific goal?
- Imagine you are tasked with drafting campaign materials that will raise public awareness about an animal welfare issue and prompt people to take action. How would you approach this kind of persuasive communication?
- Is there anything else you would like us to know about you when considering your application?
Applications will be accepted until 5 PM ET on March 31, 2026.
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.
