Director Government Relations & Industry Affairs Permanent Full Time Role Purpose Provide enterprise leadership for Canada Life’s public policy and government relations agenda, translating strategy into coordinated, high‑quality execution across federal and provincial jurisdictions. The Director builds a forward‑looking policy insights engine, leads cross‑enterprise advocacy and submissions, strengthens relationships with elected officials and senior public servants, and ensures tight alignment with corporate strategy, legal, risk, and brand. What you will do 1) Policy leadership & strategy execution Develop and operationalize a forward‑looking public policy and industry affairs strategy into an annual workplan aligned to corporate strategy and business priorities Lead an integrated research and insights program, including horizon scanning, impact assessments and decision briefs for executive decision makers Coordinate national and regional policy intelligence to anticipate emerging trends and shape proactive responses Advise the Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations on legislative, political and regulatory developments with strategic implications 2) Government relations & advocacy Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal, provincial and municipal officials and policymakers Plan and deliver advocacy campaigns (meetings, roundtables, submissions, coalitions), with clear objectives and outcome tracking Coordinate company positions across business units; ensure alignment and disciplined messaging 3) Industry, stakeholder & coalition management Represent Canada Life in industry associations and policy forums Guide cross‑industry initiatives and consultation responses, enhancing our reputation as an industry leader Cultivate strategy relationships with external stakeholders and partners to advance shared policy objectives 4) Issues management & reputation Run a policy pipeline and escalation framework, collaborating with communications, legal, compliance, risk, strategy and business unit leaders to ensure policy engagement, proactive storytelling and risk mitigation Ensure policy positions reflect enterprise risk appetite and legal/compliance guardrails Provide regular briefings and policy education to senior leadership Support executive participation in key external events and forums What you will bring 8–12+ years in public policy, government relations or regulatory affairs, including experience briefing senior executives and coordinating multi‑stakeholder submissions Expertise in legislative and regulatory process Proven ability to influence policy outcomes and build relationships Excellent communication and advocacy skills, including written materials, and verbal briefing ability Experience in financial services or adjacent sectors is an asset Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset Location: Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Regina Base salary: $114,200 - $164,200 annually (base only; additional variable compensation components may apply). What we offer Career Development : Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. Health & Wellness : Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being. Time Off : In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. Financial Security : Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. Rewards and Recognition : Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more. Emphasis on Community : Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. Canada Life would like to thank all applicants; however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr