Manager Government Relations - Insurance

About Us

At CAA Club Group, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe - whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. As a trusted Member-based organization, we provide products and services that are essential to Members’ safety and peace of mind. With over 2.6 million Members across Ontario and Manitoba, we advocate on issues such as road safety and infrastructure, the environment, seniors’ mobility, and consumer protection. CAA Club Group is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. Our Associates share in each other’s successes, drive change and support each other while cultivating a great working environment to deliver on what is best for our customers.  

Who We Are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!

At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.
  
  

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

Position Details

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance CCG’s insurance interests while safeguarding confidentiality and demonstrating a solutions-oriented approach.
• Collaborate with internal GR and insurance teams (CAA Insurance, Orion Travel Insurance, Echelon) to produce government-facing communications aligned with core objectives.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries with critical thinking and proactive solutions.
• Foster and grow relationships with key stakeholders (internally and externally) to strengthen CCG’s presence in the insurance sector, including policymakers, advisors, NGOs and trade associations as per GR and lobbying key responsibilities.
• Prepare key messages, correspondence, and briefing materials for meetings with government, internal teams, and Boards.
• Support alignment with other CAA clubs and stakeholders to ensure consistent positioning across jurisdictions.
• Represent CCG on select industry committees and forums to advance insurance priorities.
• Execute core elements of the insurance government relations strategy, ensuring effective representation and advocacy with government and regulatory bodies.
• Draft and deliver internal and external presentations, meeting notes, along with government deputations, correspondence, consultation documents and briefing materials geared to regulators, elected officials, key stakeholders and others connected to insurance files.
  
  

Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Who You Are

• University degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field; graduate degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of working relevant experience in Government Relations (advocacy/lobbying) with strong understanding of Canadian public policy and the political, legislative and regulatory systems.
• Certification from Government Relations/PR/Corporate Communications program, and/or membership in related associations an asset.
• Policy Analysis & Development with experience in research and ability to analyze emerging issues, assess (business) impacts, and develop solution-oriented recommendations, proposals, and policy statements.
• Clear and respectful communications.
• Persuasive and adapts influencing style to targeted audience and outcomes.
• Agile in adapting to fast-evolving environments.
• Able to navigate complex, political and sensitive relationships.
  
  

Please note that internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.