Senior Government Relations Advisor (temporary 12-months)

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Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Government Relations Advisor to join our team for 12 months!

As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, you will play an important role in the development and execution of Intact Financial Corporation’s (IFC) government relations strategy. This includes working with stakeholders across the organization to maintain and enhance IFC’s profile, reputation and influence with all levels of government in Canada and in some cases, regulatory bodies, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations. Working in a large organization, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with key areas of the business such as legal, climate, social impact/ESG, communications, risk, and more to ensure alignment on issues that impact IFC across all markets.

What you’ll do here:

• Execute government relations strategies that are aligned with IFC’s business objectives.

• Manage IFC’s government relations and advocacy efforts in Ontario and other provinces.

• Identify, analyze, and monitor relevant public policy and political issues and initiatives that impact key markets. Advise senior leaders and business units.

• Oversee and contribute to the development of a range of strategic communications products (i.e., speaking notes, briefing materials, presentations, etc.) working in conjunction with team members and relevant business units

• Foster and maintain relationships with key government decision makers, policymakers and advisors as well as with non-governmental organizations, trade associations and other stakeholder groups

• Ensure IFC lobbying registries are kept up to date and accurate

• Contribute to a team of four, including supporting in jurisdictions in which you are not the lead.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a provincial or federal government (in political or public service offices) and/or private sector government relations/public affairs (in-house, consulting, or association) is required

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.

• Post secondary education required. Education in political science, the humanities, commerce, accounting, finance or related fields are an asset.

• Experience with issues affecting the financial services/insurance industry is an asset.

• Highly organized and able to manage workflow efficiently with autonomy and flexibility and without continuous supervision.

• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously.

• Strong writing ability.

• High degree of professionalism and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.

• Team player with a positive attitude.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• For candidates located outside of Quebec, English proficiency is required. French language skills are not required; however, they will be considered an asset.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.