Director, Policy - Quebec

Release Date: 04/03/2025
Staff Reference: clhia careers

CLHIA is the respected voice of Canada's Life and Health Insurers. Our work concerns the lives of all Canadians. We work alongside our members to advance public policy solutions that ensure a sound and vibrant life and health insurance industry that allows Canadians to enjoy greater financial security and access to valuable supplementary health benefits. Every day at the CLHIA, we bring:

• our authentic selves to the job
• our best ideas to every challenge
• our open minds to other perspectives
• our commitment to exemplify respect, accountability, teamwork, and excellence in how we work together; and
• our genuine enthusiasm for a job well done – whether it’s your own achievement or someone else’s.
  

The Right Fit:

We have a culture of respect and caring, and we want employees who will thrive in our environment. When we hire, we consider your potential and how you may fit with our team.

You will succeed here if you are:

An excellent communicator – you will be collaborating with not only our internal team but with stakeholders and member companies. Your ability to communicate clearly and with several different parties will support your success.

Independent –You are able to organize your day to meet often conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Flexible – this is a position where you will have to approach an issue through different angles and the ability to analyze a situation or problem.

The Position:

The Director, Policy - Quebec will provide policy analysis and advice on a wide range of economic and policy issues affecting the life and health insurance industry in Canada in support of the industry’s collective efforts. You will contribute to the provincial government relations program in Quebec to enhance the reputation of the life and health insurance industry.

The position package includes:

• Prescription, dental and paramedical benefits
• A defined contribution pension plan with employer matching
• We also offer a competitive compensation package
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• 2 floater days
• Hybrid work model out of our Montreal office

What you will be working on:

- Policy: Participate in strategy development and tactics to assist the industry to build consensus on policy positions and strategies to attain desired legislative and regulatory outcomes. Prepare or contribute to industry submissions and other briefing material.

- Knowledge: Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the role’s portfolio including key issues of interest, concern and overall environment affecting the organization/industry relating to the role and broader context:

• Keep current on best practices, industry's products, and government programs and their impacts as applicable
• Monitor and identify emerging developments including legislative, regulatory or standards changes, assess the implications for the organization/industry and keep stakeholders informed (employees, leadership, members etc.) of developments

- Relationships: Identify, build and maintain effective relationships and communication with CLHIA staff, member companies and external stakeholders to achieve operational goals aligned with the strategic objectives and relevant to pursuing the industry's policy interests and/or CLHIA operational needs.

- Committees: Lead and manage CLHIA committees and working groups related to department and work closely with members and/or stakeholders to build consensus on industry policy positions


What you will bring:

- University degree in a related field (e.g. political science, economics) with 7 - 10 years’ experience or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of government processes and procedures
- Previous financial services experience, knowledge of the life and health insurance industry, and/or experience with member-based organizations may be considered an asset
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, media); ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization
- Demonstrate behaviours reflective of high professional standards of conduct aligned with the organization’s core values
- Analytical, problem solving and research skills needed to analyze issues, develop options and recommendations
- Leadership skills with proven experience to contribute to applicable strategies and tactics, as required/applicable
- Bilingual French and English

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to clhiacareers@clhia.ca

The CLHIA is committed to ensuring fair and inclusive employment practices If you require accommodation, please advise us. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.