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About the Role
CPA Ontario is seeking a strategic and purpose-driven Manager Public Policy and Government Relations to help advance policy solutions that strengthen the public interest and support a competitive Canadian economy. This role will position CPA Ontario as a leading voice in public policy, build trusted relationships with government stakeholders, influence legislation and regulation, and translate complex issues into clear, actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with elected officials, political staff, and ministry stakeholders across Ontario and federally, representing CPA Ontario in policy and stakeholder forums.
- Monitoring, analyzing and responding to legislative, regulatory, and political developments to identify risks, impacts, and opportunities.
- Developing evidence-based policy positions through briefing materials, submissions, presentations and advocacy materials aligned with CPA Ontario’s strategic priorities.
- Supporting advocacy initiatives and campaigns, including participation in government consultations, stakeholder engagements and coordinated outreach activities to advance public policy objectives.
- Providing strategic advice and briefing support to senior leadership, including preparation for government and external stakeholder meetings.
- Collaborating across teams to ensure consistent messaging, accurate reporting, and alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements, including ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
Requirements
- A post-secondary graduate in public policy, political science, law, economics, business, or a related field; a graduate degree or a professional designation is an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years in government relations, public policy, advocacy, or a related field, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of political and legislative processes.
- Strong communicator who can translate complex policy issues into clear, concise, and compelling messaging.
- Proven ability to develop and draft evidence-based policy positions.
- Politically astute with sound, ethical judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex issues effectively.
- Ability to identify policy trends and develop insights based on these.
- Relationship builder with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across government and internal teams.
- Highly organized, self-starter, analytical, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Public policy
- Government relations
- Advocacy
- Communication
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Organization
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
Location
- Ontario
- Federal
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
- Work-from-home
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Post-secondary graduate
- Graduate degree (asset)
- Professional designation (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $82,900 - $103,700 per annum
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits
- Mental health resources
- Savings programs
- Sustainable approach to work
- Home office bonus
About the Company
- CPA Ontario operates at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province.
- Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.
- Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.
Equal Opportunity
- CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer.
- Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.