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About the Role

Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification, and industry-leading fraud protection. As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates millions of transactions daily. This newly created senior policy and regulatory role within Government Relations & External Affairs will work on issues shaping Canada's payments and digital economy, collaborating cross-functionally to provide strategic counsel and align government relations activities with enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead major policy and regulatory files from strategy through drafting, internal alignment, review and submission.
Monitor, analyze and interpret policy, legislative and regulatory developments, producing briefings that translate developments into business implications and recommended responses.
Lead proactive and reactive advocacy planning ahead of major legislative, regulatory and budget milestones.
Develop senior-level materials, including briefing notes, consultation submissions, policy papers, decision memos and external-facing thought leadership.
Represent Interac on industry and standards committees and in standing engagements with associations and ecosystem counterparts.
Engage with government officials and public-sector stakeholders on priority files and maintain broader relationships with industry counterparts and external advisors.
Shape government and stakeholder understanding of Interac's role, capabilities and policy positions.
Surface emerging stakeholder, policy and reputational risks and recommend response strategies.
Lead integrated, cross-functional projects with clear accountabilities, senior leadership alignment, issue escalation and high-quality delivery.
Direct external advisory support on priority files, including scope, deliverables and budget oversight.
Support public-sector applications of Interac products and services where they intersect with government priorities.
Provide strategic advice and decision support to senior leaders on politically sensitive, reputationally significant, or time-critical issues.
Support advocacy governance and lobbying compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
Contribute to annual and quarterly team planning, file prioritization and the function's operating discipline.
Provide guidance to team members on policy analysis, advocacy practice and file execution.
Review work products and provide feedback to ensure quality and alignment with objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field.
10+ years in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, government or related sectors.
Experience advising senior decision-makers or leading complex files.
Working knowledge of Canadian government operations, including legislative processes and regulatory frameworks.
Sound discretion when handling politically sensitive or confidential matters.
Ability to influence and align without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
Capacity to manage multiple files simultaneously under externally driven timelines.
Composure in high-stakes interactions with senior officials and executives.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Skills

Policy and regulatory analysis
Translating developments into business-relevant implications
Writing for political and government audiences
Briefing notes
Submissions
Public affairs strategy
Stakeholder relationship management
Political and senior public service contacts
Issues management
Reputational risk assessment in a public sector context
Managing external advisors, consultants and vendors
Bilingualism in French and English (asset)

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Graduate education (asset)

Salary/Compensations

$160,000 – $190,000

Benefits

Short-term incentive plan
Generous vacation and wellness days
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage
Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up
Charitable donation matching with United Way

About the Company

Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection.
Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions.
Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound.
When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada.
Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Equal Opportunity

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together.
That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
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