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.

About the CLHIA

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 to the job

  • our best ideas to every challenge

  • our open minds to other perspectives

  • our full trust in one another’s abilities

  • our commitment to exemplify respect, accountability, teamwork, and excellence in how we work together; and

  • our genuine enthusiasm for a job well done – whether it’s your own achievement or someone else’s.


We are a stable and secure association that has been busier than ever. We are a small close-knit team that works together to make sure the association runs smoothly. This position is currently a hybrid position where you are expected to attend the Toronto office at least 2 days a week.

The Right Fit

We believe the kind of person you are matters. We have a culture of respect and caring, and we want employees who will thrive in our environment. When we hire, we consider your potential and how you may fit with our team.

You will succeed here if you are:

An excellent communicator – you will be collaborating with not only our internal team but with stakeholders and member companies. Your ability to communicate clearly and with several different parties will support your success.

Independent – you are self-motivated and manage your time well. You are able to organize your day to meet often conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Flexible – this is a position where you will have to approach an issue through different angles and the ability to analyze a situation or problem.

 

The Position:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government Affairs (Quebec), the incumbent contributes to advancing the priorities of the life and health insurance industry in Quebec and Canada. It plays an supporting role by analyzing public policy issues, making clear recommendations and supporting the CLHIA's interventions with decision-makers and stakeholders. Working closely with the team, member companies and various external partners, she contributes to the development of positions, strategic content and advocacy initiatives that are beneficial to the industry.

This is a full-time contract to cover a maternity leave of about 14 months.

The position package includes:

  • A competitive compensation package
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Hybrid work model based out of our Montreal office

 

Key Responsibilities:  
 

  • Support the work of member companies' committees and working groups by conducting analysis on issues and preparing content that facilitates the alignment of industry positions on key issues, including health and drug benefits, business practices and health issues.  
  • Ensure legislative, regulatory and media monitoring in Quebec in order to identify emerging issues, monitor the evolution of issues of interest to the industry and feed into the CLHIA's analyses, recommendations and interventions.
  • Prepare key messages and briefing notes for meetings with elected officials and public servants, as well as draft clear, coherent and responsive media responses to current issues.
  • Develop a solid understanding of the life and health insurance industry in Canada and use this expertise to propose courses of action, formulate recommendations and contribute to the drafting of strategic documents, such as position statements and briefs.
  • Clearly present findings, issues and their impacts to different audiences, both internal and external, and prepare notes, presentations and briefing documents adapted to the needs of the interlocutors.
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders, including member companies, government officials and partners, to monitor developments and advance industry priorities.
  • Actively contribute to CLHIA priorities by participating in public policy projects and initiatives that strengthen the industry's position with decision-makers and the broader public affairs ecosystem.

 

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • University degree or College diploma in a related field (e.g., public policy, economics, political science, public administration).
  • 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Bilingual French and English  
  • Knowledge of political and legislative processes, primarily as it relates to Quebec.
  • Experience in financial and health services, knowledge of the life and health insurance industry and/or experience with member organizations would be an asset.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to effectively build relationships and work collaboratively with interested parties.
  • Research, analytical and problem-solving skills to understand issues affecting the life and health insurance industry. 


How to apply:

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn, Indeed or email to clhiacareers@clhia.ca

The CLHIA does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.

The CLHIA is committed to ensuring fair and inclusive employment practices. On request, we offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Quebec Act to ensure the exercise of their rights by persons with disabilities with a view to social, academic and workplace integration. If you require accommodation, please advise us. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.