Senior Analyst, Policy (Ottawa)

CLHIA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance association in Ottawa is looking for a Senior Analyst, Policy to enhance the policy environment for the life and health insurance industry. This hybrid role involves research, providing policy advice, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote effective public policy. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or relevant Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and analytical skills. Compensation includes benefits and a work-life balance.

Benefits

Prescription, dental and paramedical benefits

Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching

3 weeks paid vacation

10 sick days

2 floater days

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of policy and legislative processes.
• Experience in financial services or member-based associations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis for member company committees.
• Develop policy options and contribute to policy documents.
• Communicate complex issues to senior management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree with ideally two years of experience

Job description

Overview

Release Date: 08/15/2025

Imagine a job where YOU can utilize your exceptional interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with both internal and external teams. Add a great collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, excellent work life balance, and you have imagined a job at the CLHIA.

The 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, best ideas, open minds, full trust in one another’s abilities, commitment to respect, accountability, teamwork, and excellence, and genuine enthusiasm for a job well done.

We are a stable and secure association with a small, close-knit team. This position is hybrid, with an expectation to attend the Ottawa office at least 2 days a week.

The Position

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Senior Analyst, Policy serves the life and health insurance industry’s interests by optimizing the policy, legislative and regulatory environment related to distribution and marketplace regulation. The Senior Analyst, Policy provides public policy analysis and advice on a wide range of economic and policy issues affecting the industry, in support of the industry’s collective interests. The role works collaboratively with CLHIA staff, member companies, and stakeholders to support public policy and government relations initiatives.

The Position Package Includes

• Prescription, dental and paramedical benefits, with employer paid premiums
• A defined contribution pension plan with employer matching
• A competitive compensation package
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• 2 floater days
• Hybrid work model based out of our Ottawa office

What You Will Be Working On

• Support the work of member company committees and working groups by conducting research and analysis and contributing to communications that aim to build consensus among members on policy positions
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the life and health insurance industry in Canada through research and working with member companies and stakeholders; develop policy options, make recommendations, and contribute to policy-related documents (e.g., papers, submissions)
• Communicate results and implications of complex issues by briefing senior management and stakeholders; prepare written and presentation materials for a wide variety of audiences
• Develop and maintain excellent relations with stakeholders (member companies, government officials, academics, research organizations, etc.) by participating in meetings and identifying issues of interest and concern to the industry
• Contribute to CLHIA’s public policy interests by participating in initiatives and projects that promote the industry’s position on public policy issues
• Assist with other related projects as required

What You Will Bring

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., public policy, economics, political science, public administration) or bachelor’s degree with ideally two years of experience
• Knowledge of policy and legislative processes, particularly related to provincial and territorial governments
• Previous financial services experience, knowledge of the life and health insurance industry, and/or experience with member-based associations would be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, digital) and the ability to effectively build relationships and work collaboratively with individuals inside and outside the association
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to understand issues affecting the industry
• Organizational, project management and time management skills to manage multiple projects, including those with tight deadlines and changing priorities

How To Apply

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn, Indeed, or email to [e-mail]

The CLHIA is committed to ensuring fair and inclusive employment practices. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require accommodation, please advise us. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.