Manager, Government Relations

Posted 5 Days Ago
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10 Locations
Hybrid
119K-145K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Develop and execute government relations and advocacy strategies across federal and provincial levels. Monitor public policy and political issues, advise senior leaders, create briefing and communications materials, maintain relationships with government and external stakeholders, manage lobbying registries, and lead a team of two. The role requires extensive government relations or public affairs experience, team-management experience, strong communication skills, and bilingualism for Quebec-based candidates.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

118,700 - 145,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager, Government Relations to join our growing team!


As a Manager, Government Relations you will play an important role in the development and execution of Intact Financial Corporation’s (IFC) government relations strategy. This includes working with stakeholders across the organization to maintain and enhance IFC’s profile, reputation and influence with all levels of government in Canada and in some cases, regulatory bodies, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations. Working in a large organization, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with key areas of the business such as Legal, Climate, Social Impact/ESG, Communications and more to ensure alignment on issues that impact IFC across all markets.


What you’ll do here:

  • Develop and execute government relations strategies that are aligned with IFC’s business objectives.
  • Manage and support IFC’s government relations and advocacy efforts at the federal and provincial levels.
  • Identify, analyze, and monitor relevant public policy and political issues and initiatives that impact our key markets. Provide counsel and advice to senior leaders and business units.
  • Oversee and contribute to the development of a range of strategic communications products (i.e., speaking notes, briefing materials, presentations, etc.) working in conjunction with team members and relevant business units.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with key government decision makers, policy makers and advisors as well as with non-governmental organizations, trade associations and other stakeholder groups.
  • Ensure IFC lobbying registries are kept up to date and accurate.
  • Manage a team of 2 talented, driven high performers to bring strategies to life and achieve overall objectives.

What you’ll bring to the table:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience working in a provincial or federal government or private sector government relations/public affairs (in-house, consulting or association) – is required
  • Minimum 5 years experience leading or managing a team of direct reports.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lobby federally is an asset.
  • Experience with issues affecting the financial services/insurance industry is an asset.
  • Post secondary education in Political Science or a related field.
  • Highly organized and able to manage workflow efficiently with autonomy and flexibility and without continuous supervision.
  • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously.
  • High degree of professionalism and ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in federal or provincial government, government relations, or public affairs
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading or managing direct reports
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Post-secondary education in Political Science or a related field
  • Ability to work independently, manage workflow efficiently, and adapt with autonomy and flexibility
  • Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and expectations simultaneously
  • High degree of professionalism and strong interpersonal relationship-building ability
  • Team-oriented attitude
  • Bilingualism for candidates located in Quebec
  • Ability to lobby federally
  • Experience with financial services or insurance industry issues

Intact (intactfc.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Intact (intactfc.com) and has not been reviewed or approved by Intact (intactfc.com).

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often framed as competitive for core roles like tech, underwriting, and claims, with base pay and total compensation commonly positioned above typical sector benchmarks. Salary ranges and bonus targets are frequently presented as explicit components of the package, which supports clarity on what compensation is intended to include.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings stand out through RRSP matching and pension options that emphasize long-term security. A defined benefit pension option is also described, which is often treated as a differentiator versus many large employers.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, with additional support such as EAP services and access to virtual care. Wellness accounts and reimbursements are also included, adding breadth beyond core insurance coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Toronto
18,239 Employees
Year Founded: 1809

What We Do

We are here to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. This is our purpose and the foundation of our company – it drives everything we do and gives meaning to our work. - Nous sommes là pour aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. C'est notre raison d'être et l'essence même de notre entreprise

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