Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on 8 June, 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.

The Climate Adaptation Specialist reports to the Humanitarian Action on Climate and Environment (HACE) Lead and acts as a bridge between HACE and MSF Operational Directorates (ODs) across the movement. The role focuses on ensuring that climate adaptation tools developed within MSF are effectively integrated into operational decision-making through training, workshops, operational pilots and close collaboration with climate focal points.

MSF is increasingly confronted with the operational consequences of climate change and environmental degradation. Rising temperatures, flooding, shifting malaria patterns, drought, and other environmental hazards are already affecting where and how MSF operates, as well as the health needs of the populations we serve.

The HACE program supports the ODs in adapting to these evolving risks. HACE develops practical tools, early warning products, and operational guidance to help teams anticipate and manage climate-related health risks.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate integration of climate adaptation tools into operational planning and preparedness.

• Support Operational Directorates in applying climate information and early warning products.

• Design and deliver workshops, trainings and onboarding materials.

• Support development and operational testing of climate adaptation tools.

• Contribute to the Climate Adaptation Community of Practice (CACoP).

The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

• Extensive professional experience in humanitarian operations

• Ability to translate technical climate information into operational guidance.

• Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and trainings.

• Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams and departments.

• Advanced degree in public health, humanitarian action, environmental health, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, environmental science or equivalent experience.

• Fluency in English, verbal and written

• Fluency in French, verbal and written

• Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese are considered strong assets

• Prior operational experience within MSF is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally carried out during the day, Monday to Friday (09:00 to 17:00 UTC-4)

• Hybrid work arrangements depending on the hosting MSF office.

• Work requires long hours in front of a computer/laptop screen.

• Approximately 30% travel, including visits to project countries for operational pilots and training and participation in MSF technical meetings. (in accordance with MSF’s Travel Guidance and rationale for attendance and carbon reduction commitments and reporting)

Salary: Level 17 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid (if successful candidate is contracted through another MSF Office, salary will be evaluated according to the Salary Grid of that location)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package offered based the relevant Salary Grid of the contracting office.

Location: Toronto or Montreal preferred (may consider applicants in a country in proximity to an MSF office/operation. To ensure ease of collaborative work with the HACE team, location between UTC -4 (Eastern Standard Time) and UTC +1 (Central European Time) will be given preference.)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence; MSF Canada is not in the position to support a work permit process or relocation.

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.

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.

Accessibility

Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to Human Resources.

Department

Humanitarian Action: Climate and Environment (HACE)

Locations

Montreal, Toronto

Remote status

Hybrid

Yearly salary

CAD99,271

Employment type

Full-time

Types of roles

HQ

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