Manager, Planning and Evaluation

About MS Canada

MS Canada is dedicated to a future without multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system. Canada experiences one of the highest incidences of MS globally. The organization centers its efforts on supporting those affected by MS through connections to programs, information, collaborative research, and community engagement, working alongside donors, caregivers, volunteers, professionals, and individuals living with MS to drive meaningful progress.

Position Overview

The Manager, Planning and Evaluation is a pivotal role that champions the mission of MS Canada by steering strategic and operational planning efforts, ensuring robust performance tracking, and assessing impact. This full-time position requires working 35 hours per week anywhere in Canada, with onsite presence in Toronto, Ontario. Applications are accepted until August 18th, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide annual planning cycles, coordinating workflow design, managing data collection, performing analyses, and reporting outcomes.
• Design, implement, and continually enhance the processes and tools used for data gathering, performance evaluation, and impact measurement to demonstrate organizational effectiveness.
• Support strategic initiatives driven by the President's office, assisting in execution from planning to completion.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven expertise in performance metrics, evaluation methodologies, and reporting on impact.
• Strong data analytics capabilities, including data collection, synthesis, and translating information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading or coordinating organizational planning workflows, including tracking systems and report generation.
• Excellent skills in collaboration and engaging stakeholders across various teams and management levels to co-develop solutions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, capable of producing concise reports tailored to diverse audiences.
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) principles applied in programs, evaluations, or workplace culture.
• Capability to manage competing priorities and support strategic projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework is considered a plus.
• Experience within nonprofit organizations or health research contexts is advantageous.
• Background in collaborating with senior leadership or executive offices is beneficial.
• Possession of formal project management training or certification is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary ranges from $68,000 to $72,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance, inclusive of spending accounts and gender affirmation coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Generous paid time off, including extended year-end office closures and half-day Fridays preceding long weekends.
• Support for work-life balance through flexible scheduling and hybrid work options.

Additional Information

MS Canada values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants who may not meet every single qualification to apply. The organization is committed to accommodating applicants throughout the recruitment process and respects Indigenous land acknowledgments. AI-assisted tools are used to enhance the fairness and consistency of application reviews, but final hiring decisions rest with human hiring teams. All positions require background screening in accordance with organizational policies.