Vice President, Federal Government Relations

Canadian Bankers Association; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the banking sector is seeking a Vice President to enhance federal government relations strategies. The role involves building relationships with key stakeholders, leading advocacy efforts, and developing strategies to influence policy outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government relations, strong communication skills, and fluency in both English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government relations roles.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial political processes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with federal parliamentarians and government officials.
• Lead CBA committees for advocacy efforts.
• Develop government relations strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lobbying

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary degree in political science or related fields

Job description

The Vice President assists in the development and implementation of federal government relations strategies to advance industry strategic priorities and objectives of the banking sector with the federal government.

Description of Responsibilities

1. Build positive relationships with federal parliamentarians, federal government officials, and political, committee, and research staff.
2. Develop and implement a relationship/contact management strategy with federal parliamentarians and other key stakeholders.
3. Lead and engage with CBA committees for feedback and direction in managing federal advocacy, as well as coordinate member involvement in direct advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry.
4. Manage special projects/events involving member banks and federal government representatives to showcase industry work, expertise, and views of public policy issues, including overseeing the annual planning and execution of the CBA Parliament Hill advocacy Day.
5. Provide information and advice, respond to inquiries, and liaise with other CBA staff and member banks on issues of interest and concern to the industry generally or member banks specifically.
6. Work closely with the Government Relations team to:
1. Report to CBA employees and member banks on political and policy developments at the federal level.
2. Assist provincial government relations teams where needed, especially where policy files overlap.
3. Participate in the development of CBA policies.
7. Develop government relations strategies for constructive engagement with key government audiences to influence policy outcomes.
8. Ensure strong communication with member banks as part of the cooperative and integrated Government Relations and Communications strategy.
9. Plan for and collaborate in the preparation of pre-budget submissions, analyze federal government budgets, and monitor new budgetary measures.
10. Create alliances with business and financial sector organizations sharing common interests with CBA and its members.
11. Ensure comprehensive monitoring activities (social networks, media, parliamentary websites, etc.) at the federal level on issues that could affect bank operations.

Requirements :

1. A post-secondary degree and/or a designation in political science or related fields.
2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations roles.
3. Working knowledge of federal and provincial political and policy development processes.
4. Ability to register and engage in lobbying activities.
5. Experience in banking and/or knowledge of financial sector regulation.
6. Fluency in English and French.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish consensus, build, and maintain relationships with member banks, elected representatives, government officials, industry groups, and the public.