Policy Analyst, Government Relations (Atlantic Canada)

at  Canadian Credit Union Association

Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) is the national trade association for the Canadian credit union industry. Canada’s credit unions are vital competitors in the financial services industry.
As the national voice and national forum for Canada’s credit union, CCUA actively leads and participates in initiatives to build successful, competitive, and growing credit unions in Canada. Our team of experts are called on to provide support to our members through strong advocacy, expert research and the provision of value-add services.
To achieve this, we hire talented and driven people interested in working in a dynamic part of the financial services industry in Canada. We are currently hiring for a Policy Analyst, Government Relations (Atlantic Canada).
The Policy Analyst is responsible for developing policy positions and implementing government relations strategies in support of industry priorities. The role aids the Regional Director in developing and implementing the CCUA’s government relations work-plan for the Atlantic Region. This includes working with credit unions to develop policy positions on industry issues and building relationships with legislators, government officials and regulators in order to advance the sector’s priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as social sciences, economics, political science, or public policy.
• Master’s degree in social sciences, ideally in economics, political science, or public policy and/or a financial accreditation (CMA, CPA or CFA) is considered an asset

Experience

• 3 years in a related field
• Experience gained from within government or crown agencies is considered an asset

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Knowledge of the functioning of provincial governments and their policy and legislative apparatuses
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work with senior management
• Familiarity with the association environment and/or the financial services sector is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in both French and English would be considered an asset