Nova Scotia SME Policy & Affairs Director

Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Training and development

Benefits/Health and Wellness

Job summary

CFIB in Halifax is seeking a Director, Provincial Affairs for Nova Scotia to lead policy and advocacy efforts for SMEs in the province. You will report to the Vice-President, Atlantic, and engage with government officials, stakeholders, and media to advance CFIB’s priorities.

Based in Halifax with a hybrid work arrangement, you will collaborate across the country, develop policy positions, and manage a team to ensure effective advocacy and responsible budgeting.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy, government, or economics.
• Strong knowledge of SME issues and government policy processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including public speaking and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFIB policy work on provincial and municipal issues in Nova Scotia.
• Manage lobbying, policy development, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and memoranda for government officials and stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and department operations.

Skills

Public policy understanding

Communication skills

Public speaking

Report writing

Leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CFIB in Halifax is seeking a Director, Provincial Affairs for Nova Scotia to lead policy and advocacy efforts for SMEs in the province. You will report to the Vice-President, Atlantic, and engage with government officials, stakeholders, and media to advance CFIB’s priorities.

Based in Halifax with a hybrid work arrangement, you will collaborate across the country, develop policy positions, and manage a team to ensure effective advocacy and responsible budgeting.