Senior Public Policy Advocate Director
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Public Policy Advocate Director to join our team at IIA Ghana. As a key member of our Advocacy department, you will play a critical role in advancing our public policy and thought leadership goals in Canada.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will operate as a lead advocate in promoting our organization's interests with key stakeholders and influencers, including governmental and non-governmental organizations. This position is primarily remote, with a preference for the individual to be based in a major Canadian metropolitan area.
Main Responsibilities- BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND INFLUENCERS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.
- EDUCATE AND ENGAGE VARIOUS SPHERES OF INFLUENCE, INCLUDING PUBLIC POLICYMAKERS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT INTERNAL AUDITING, THE IIA, ITS CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS, AND VARIOUS PROFESSION POLICY ISSUES.
- DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CANADIAN ADVOCACY STRATEGIC PLAN, IN CONSULTATION WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS, WHICH WILL BECOME A DYNAMIC DOCUMENT, UPDATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
- TRACK RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS, HEARINGS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS, AND OTHER VARIOUS GOVERNMENT POLICY PROPOSALS IN CANADA.
- SUPPORT OTHER IIA STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, CHAPTERS, AND MEMBERS IN ADVANCING THE IIA'S STRATEGIC AND PUBLIC POLICY GOALS ACROSS CANADA.
- IDENTIFY EMERGING STRATEGIC, POLITICAL, AND POLICY RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA AND FORMULATE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO ADVANCE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE IIA, ITS MEMBERS, AND THE INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSION.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in political science, economics, accounting, or public policy.
- A master's degree or law degree is considered an asset.
- At least eight years of relevant and progressive experience working for Parliament, a Canadian government agency, a provincial legislative assembly or provincial government agency, a government relations firm, and/or a membership organization or corporation, while actively engaged in public policymaking, lobbying, or government relations.
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the political spectrum, with an already established set of relationships with federal and provincial governments.
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing and balancing multiple, ongoing high-profile projects with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Strong people management skills with a proven ability to lead by influence.
- Self-motivation and an ability to work independently with significant attention to detail.
We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
LocationThe ideal candidate should be based in Ottawa, Montreal, or Toronto, with relevant experience in the region. Domestic and international travel will be required, subject to any COVID or other governmental health restrictions.
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