Manager, Government Relations

Intact; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

5 extra days off per year

Wellbeing benefits & telemedicine

Employee share plan with 50% match

Job summary

Intact is seeking a Manager, Government Relations to develop and execute the organization’s government relations strategy across Canada, collaborating with Legal, Climate, ESG, Communications and more to align on issues affecting IFC across markets.

You will lead a team, manage relationships with government decision makers and advisory groups, and oversee a range of communications products while ensuring accurate registries and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in government relations/public affairs (federal/provincial/in-house/consulting/association).
• Minimum 5 years leading or managing a team of direct reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lobby federally is an asset.
• Experience with financial services/insurance issues is an asset.
• Highly organized with autonomy and flexibility; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven multitasking and project management capabilities.
• High professionalism and strong interpersonal relationships.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Quebec location requires bilingualism with English colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies aligned with IFC’s objectives.
• Manage and support lobbying efforts at federal and provincial levels.
• Identify and monitor public policy issues affecting key markets; advise senior leaders.
• Develop strategic communications materials (briefing notes, speeches, presentations).
• Build and maintain relationships with government decision makers and stakeholder groups.
• Ensure lobbying registries are up to date and accurate.
• Lead a team of 2 high-performing professionals to implement strategies.

Skills

Government relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Team leadership

Education

Political Science degree

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance‑led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary Range (but Not Limited To) 118,700 - 145,100

Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long‑term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

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 above 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.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Manager, Government Relations to join our growing team!

As a Manager, Government Relations 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 and more to ensure alignment on issues that impact IFC across all markets.

What You’ll Do Here

• Develop and execute government relations strategies that are aligned with IFC’s business objectives.
• Manage and support IFC’s government relations and advocacy efforts at the federal and provincial levels.
• Identify, analyze, and monitor relevant public policy and political issues and initiatives that impact our key markets. Provide counsel and advice to 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, policy makers 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.
• Manage a team of 2 talented, driven high performers to bring strategies to life and achieve overall objectives.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a provincial or federal government or private sector government relations/public affairs (in-house, consulting or association) – is required
• Minimum 5 years experience leading or managing a team of direct reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lobby federally is an asset.
• Experience with issues affecting the financial services/insurance industry is an asset.
• Post secondary education in Political Science or a related field.
• 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.
• 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.

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

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.

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.