Overview

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

• Build positive relationships with federal parliamentarians, federal government officials, and political, committee and research staff
• Develop and implement a relationship/contact management strategy with federal parliamentarians and other key stakeholders
• Lead and engage with CBA committees for feedback and direction in managing federal advocacy, as well as coordinating member involvement in direct advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry
• 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 smooth execution of the CBA Parliament Hill advocacy Day
• Provide information and advice, responding to inquiries, and liaising with other CBA staff and member banks on issues of interest and concern to the industry generally or member banks specifically
• Work closely with the Government Relations team to:
• Report to CBA employees and member banks on political and policy developments at the federal levels of government
• Assist the provincial government relations teams where needed and required and where policy files overlap
• Participate in the development of the CBA policy making
• Develop government relations strategies for constructive engagement with key government audiences to influence policy outcomes
• Ensure strong communications with member banks as part of the Association's cooperative and integrated Government Relations and Communications strategy
• Plan for, and collaborate in the preparation of pre-budget submissions, analysis of federal government budgets, and monitoring of new budgetary measures
• Create alliances with business and financial sector organizations where CBA, and our members share common interests
• Ensure comprehensive monitoring activity (social networks, media, parliamentary website, etc.) at the federal level on issues that could affect bank operations

Requirements:

• A post-secondary degree and/or a designation in political science or a related programs
• A minimum of 10 years experience in government relations roles
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial political and policy development processes
• Must be able to register and engage in lobbying activities
• Experience in banking and/or knowledge of financial sector regulation
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong interpersonal/communications skills including an ability to establish consensus and sustains relationships and rapport (the successful candidate will work with member banks, elected representatives and government officials, representatives of other industry groups and the public on a regular basis)
• Willingness to travel regularly