Government Relations & Policy Advisor

ICBC; North Vancouver, Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

ICBC in North Vancouver or Victoria, BC, is seeking a Government Relations & Policy Advisor for a one-year temporary opportunity. The role builds and maintains relationships with government and provides strategic policy and government support advice.

Accountabilities include policy writing, executive advisory support, and collaboration with ministries to influence corporate initiatives. Hybrid work arrangement with remote days within BC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with or in government.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, standards and best practices in government relations and policy.
• Knowledge of government structure and processes, governance requirements and activities.
• Experience and knowledge in policy and government relations.
• Strong writing skills to prepare briefing materials and decision documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Solid strategic and business planning skills.
• Experience in preparing and making presentations.
• Good working knowledge of government structures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing guidelines, policy advice, writing services and support to business units/regions on government activities.
• Providing strategic advice and writing services to executives and business areas in support of government and corporate initiatives.
• Developing and implementing corporate decision frameworks for major policy and legislative change initiatives.
• Coaching, advising and supporting internal work groups on initiatives related to shareholder activities.
• Collaborating with government agencies, ministries, and colleagues to facilitate effective government interactions.

Job description

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Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per day - 5 day week (M-F)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 8

Salary Range: $51.58 - $73.07 Hourly

Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers.Should you require any accommodations, including alternative interview formats, assistance with online assessments, or an ASL interpreter, throughout the application or hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail] – we are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates.

At ICBC, we strive to build diverse teams which reflect the communities we serve. To support this, we’ve created two talent communities for Indigenous Peoples and People with Disabilities . By joining one of these communities, you’ll connect with our recruitment team who will guide you through the application process and help you explore opportunities at ICBC. Of course, you’re welcome to apply for jobs at ICBC whether or not you join a talent community.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Highlights

The Government Programs team has a one-year temporary opportunity for a Government Relations & Policy Advisor. This unique role will build and maintain relationships with government and provide strategic policy and government support advice.

This position has the option of being located in either Victoria or North Vancouver.

Specific accountabilities will include:

• Managing the provision of guidelines, policy advice, writing services and support to business units/regions on government activities;
• Managing strategic advice, policy advice and writing services to executives and business areas in support of government and corporate initiatives, and ensuring a common understanding and consistent approach;
• Developing and implementing corporate decision frameworks and processes for major policy and legislative change initiatives on matters involving legal, public policy, and communications elements;
• Coaching, advising and supporting internal work groups on delivering initiatives, special projects and assignments related to shareholder activities; and
• Collaborating, building and maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, ministries, and colleagues within the division and other ICBC business areas to facilitate effective government interactions.

Position Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with or in government
• Knowledge of the principle, concepts, standards and best practices in the government relations and policy fields
• Knowledge of government structure and processes, governance requirements and activities
• Experience and knowledge in policy and government relations
• Strong writing skills in order to prepare and provide advice on preparing briefing materials and decision documents
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Solid strategic and business planning skills
• Experience in preparing and making presentations
• Good working knowledge of government structures and processes

About us:

At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. Checkout our ICBC Year in Review 2025 to learn more about what we've accomplished! If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Our values guide how we interact with customers, partners, and each other. They shape our decisions and create a culture where employees feel inspired and empowered to do their best work.

• Collaborative: We include different perspectives to reach our common goals.
• Supportive: We seek to understand to meet diverse and evolving needs.
• Straightforward: We simplify the complex to make things easier.
• Knowledgeable: We gain knowledge through experience and learning to make informed decisions.
• Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 2 days per week at your primary office headquarters, subject to operational requirements. The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia.

Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position.