Why you’ll love working here:
high-performance, people-focused culture
our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity/parental leave top of 26 weeks)
optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy, Global Intelligence and Advocacy (SGA); the Sr. Director, Government Relations is a member of the SGA Senior Management team. The Sr. Director is responsible for overseeing the development/refinement and execution of HOOPP’s Government Relations (federal, provincial, inter-provincial quasi government) proactive and reactive strategies and engagement plans to ensure it helps achieve the organization’s strategic plan and long-term objectives.
The role requires an innovative and collaborative leader who excels in “connecting the dots” across HOOPP and the government. The Sr. Director with the Government Relations team, in consultation with senior leaders, works with government officials both political and bureaucratic to advance HOOPP’s priorities and ensure that government policies, regulations and legislation reflect the needs of HOOPP and our members. The Sr. Director will have deep experience with government policy making, knowing how to translate government policy and the organization’s views to government decision-makers.
The Sr. Director will have a proven track record of being a persuasive and dynamic leader with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, who is outgoing and comfortable with networking, influencing and persuading at the highest level.
What you will do:
Accountable for the ongoing development/refinement and execution of HOOPP’s government relations strategy, aligned to HOOPP’s media relations strategy and the corporate reputation management plan.
Oversees the monitoring, tracking and analysis of public policy, regulatory and political developments and trends relevant to HOOPP.
Engages in direct advocacy with government and other key stakeholders, both proactively and reactively, on HOOPP’s priority public policy issues
Works effectively and builds trusted relationships with strategic internal partners across the HOOPP executive team and other senior colleagues, the Board and ultimately members. Similarly, trusted external relationships including external stakeholders such as politicians and their staff, government officials, government regulators, relevant industry influencers and stakeholders (including peer plans and Settlors) as well as external consultants.
Builds and supports coalitions of peer plans, government regulators, influencers and stakeholders to achieve goals relevant to HOOPP
Leads briefings and oversees regular reporting to HOOPP’s Executive Team and Board on government and regulatory developments and trends relevant to HOOPP
Demonstrates strong leadership and ability as a trusted advisor for senior HOOPP executives and the Board on government relations and issues management
Keeps abreast of government relations activities at peer plans and co-ordinates, where appropriate
Leads briefings for the VP, COO, CEO and other members of the executive team on public policy/regulatory issues, including timely reports of government activities and announcements
Provides direct analysis and response recommendations to senior executives in high pressure and high-risk crisis scenarios when immediate and informed corporate positioning is required
Partners with subject matter experts from across the organization, preparing/providing feedback on HOOPP submissions to governments and regulators.
Keeps the VP and COO apprised of potential or emerging issues
Oversees the day-to-day activities of the area including budgeting, planning and staff development, in consultation with the VP
What you bring:
An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in one of the following areas: public policy; public administration; business administration
Minimum of 10 years' experience with senior roles in government relations, public affairs, stakeholder relations and strategic communications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building, coaching and managing a team
Advanced verbal and written communication skills for senior government, media and public affairs audiences as well as internal strategic partners at the senior executive and board level
Knowledge of and experience in one or more the following areas: pension management; asset management; investments; pension policy; financial regulation; healthcare
Knowledge of and experience working in one or more of the following areas: government and public policy; public affairs; strategic communications
In-depth knowledge of government decision-making at both a political and civil service level as well as an understanding of the provincial, federal and broader international public policy landscape and audiences
Brings an expansive list of trusted relationships and contacts in the public affairs space.
Background in reputation risk management at a senior executive and board level
Extensive experience and expertise in proactive and reactive reputation risk management and crisis communications with an ability to respond rapidly and mobilize external / internal support.