Senior Policy Analyst

Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $70,000–$80,000 per year

Career advancement

Flexibility

Supportive leadership

Diversity and Inclusion

Training and development

Benefits/Health and Wellness

Job summary

Canadian Federation of Independent Business in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and coordinate legislative, research and communications activities for CFIB policy issues in Vancouver and across British Columbia.

The role is full-time and hybrid (home and Vancouver office). You will work with colleagues locally and nationally, preparing materials for members and media, and staying current on policy developments affecting small businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience or degree in public policy, political science, economics or legislative environments.
• Understanding of the Canadian small business sector and related policy areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and balance priorities.
• Experience with media relations is an asset.
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate legislative, research and communications activities for policy issues affecting CFIB members.
• Represent CFIB in lobbying efforts and at government and external meetings.
• Stay informed on legislation, economic trends, and policy developments affecting CFIB members.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on public policy issues relevant to small businesses, esp. tax and regulatory policy.
• Act as a media spokesperson when necessary to share CFIB policy positions.
• Assist with inquiries from small business owners with timely, accurate information.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Canada to develop internal/external communications for CFIB members and the media.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Policy analysis

Analytical research skills

Media relations (asset)

MS Word/Excel/Graphics

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in public policy / political science / economics / legislative studies

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst in Vancouver!

Are you passionate about public policy and supporting small businesses? Do you want to work for an organization that believes in people’s potential? If yes, this position is for you!

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You’ll have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. You will join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where more than 90% of the employees agree it’s a great place to work. You will work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country – building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as a Senior Policy Analyst. This position will be in Vancouver in a hybrid work arrangement (from home and from our Vancouver office).

What will you do?

Reporting to the Director, Legislative Affairs, British Columbia, you will be responsible for the development and coordination of legislative, research and communications activities for policy issues affecting CFIB members in Vancouver and across British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare written communications—letters, briefs, reports, presentations, among others—reflecting research results and CFIB positions.
• Represent CFIB in lobbyingefforts and at various government and external meetings.
• Stay informed on pertinent legislation, economic trends, and government policy developments, determining their relevancy to CFIB’s policy directions.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on public policy issues of relevance to small businesses, with an emphasis on tax policy, public finances, regulatory policy, labour and social policy.
• Act as a media spokesperson when necessary, ensuring CFIB policy positions and the voices of small businesses are heard.
• Assist with responding to inquiries from small business owners with timely and accurate information.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Canada to develop and contribute to the development of internal and external communications to CFIB members and the media including online and social media channels.

What makes a successful Senior Policy Analyst?

• Superiorwritten and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to write news releases, reports, briefs and prepare highly complex material for presentations to employees, members, media, the public as well as to government and other interest groups.
• Experience or a degree in public policy, political science research, economic or legislative environments.
• Understandingof the small business sector and its role in the Canadian economy, as wellas an interest in government relations/politics/public policy. A preference will be given to those candidates with an understanding of the political and small business landscapes in British Columbia.
• Strong analytical and research skills to help shape CFIB’s Legislative Affairs agenda.
• Commitmentto accuracy and thoroughness.
• Expertisein word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic packages.
• Work well interdependently in a collaborative environment with crossfunctional colleagues.
• Work effectively to meet tight and shifting deadlines.
• Abilityto use good judgment in dealings with all contacts to maintain theprofessional image of CFIB.
• Experience with media relations an asset.

What do we offer?

• Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000 per year
• Career advancement
• Flexibility
• Supportive leadership
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Training and development
• Benefits/Health and Wellness

About CFIB

As Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, CFIB provides independent businesses with the resources they need, gives them more value, and ensures their voices are heard at all levels of government.

CFIB has a diverse workforce and is committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We provide accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

CFIB may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and all hiring decisions are made by people.