The Canadian Bar Association(CBA)of British Columbiais the leading professional association for lawyers,judgesand law students with 40,000 members nationally,and over8,000 in B.C.

We connect our members to the people,knowledgeand skills they need to successfully practice law.

Our work is expressed through community building, advocacy, learning and development, and professional initiatives that strengthen the legal profession.

Learn more at cbabc.org .

Come join our team of passionate and energetic individuals who are committed to serving our members and supporting our volunteers.

If you like a fast-paced environment and a variety of projects, this could be the place for you! POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking aManager, Policy& Advocacyto join our Associationon afull-time basis.

This position reportsdirectly to the Association CEO andis responsible foroverseeing policy development, advocacy, and government relations activities.

This is a hybrid position, withminimumthreedays per week on-siteat our downtown Vancouver office.

The Manager works with groups of volunteer lawyers toidentifyopportunities for reform, develop evidence-informed policy positions, and advance recommendations through strategic advocacy and engagement.

The role oversees a team of 2-3 staff and 10 volunteer committees and works collaboratively with colleagues at CBABC, CBA National and other legal organizations in B.C.

This position combines policy leadership, people management, stakeholderengagementand communicationsexpertiseto ensure CBABCremainsa respected and influential voice on law reform, justicepolicyand skilled regulation in British Columbia. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, coachand support 23 direct reports.

Support 510volunteer committeesand working groupstoidentifyemerging issues, build consensus,anddevelop member-driven policy recommendations.

Oversee the development of CBABC policy positions, submissions,



briefing notes and consultation responses on law reform, improvements to justice systems and legal profession regulation.

Guide policy recommendations through the CBABC submission approval process.

Contribute to setting CBABC policy recommendations and advocacy priorities.

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and justice-sector developments and assess impacts on members and CBABC policy recommendations.

Manage the development and implementation of the quadrennial Agenda for Justice.

Design and execute advocacy and engagement campaigns to advance CBABC policy recommendations and support strategic priorities.

Track progress of policy recommendations and report on advocacy activities and outcomes.

Research and writesubmissions forcommittee review,as well asbriefing materials for the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Work closely withCBABCCommunicationsto communicate policy positions, advocacy campaigns, and outcomes in clear and accessiblelanguage.

Contribute toproductive relationships with government, the courts, theregulator,legal organizations, Indigenousorganizations, and otherindustrygroups. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS University graduate in political science,public policy,law,communicationsor a related field.

Fiveyears in policy development,analysisand/orgovernment relations.

Three yearssupervisingstaff including setting priorities, managing performanceand workload planning,and fostering a high-performing team culture.

Knowledge of theB.C.justicesystems,legalprofessionand public policy environment.





Experience working with volunteersinmember-based organizations.

Excellent research, decision-making,problem-solvingand analytical abilities.

Superior writing skills translating complex concepts to straightforward, short positions.

Excellence infacilitation, consensus-building, relationshipmanagementand project managementin an environment of shifting priorities.

Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion,accessibilityand

Reconciliationwith Indigenous Peoples.

Ability to interact effectively and positively with peers,co-workersand senior leaders.

Proficiencywith Microsoft 365 tools including

Teams, MS Planner,Outlookand Excel.

Available for early morning or late afternoon committee meetings as scheduled. SALARY RANGE $80,000-$89,000 HOW TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to with the subject line Application: Manager, Policy & Advocacy or apply online.

Pleaseattach both a cover letter and resume to your online application. OUR COMMITMENT CBABC is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment.

We welcome applications from members identifying with any group including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people living with a disability, people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQ+), and others.

Qualified applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply and toindicatein your cover letter if you belong to one of the designated groups.

We want to ensure the application process enables you to share your experience,skillsand abilities.

These interviewswill take placeat our office in downtown Vancouver.

As such, you are invited to reach out to us, confidentially, if you face any barriers toparticipatingin this application process.

Contacting us will notimpactthe evaluation of your application.

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📌 Manager, Policy & Advocacy (Vancouver)
🏢 Canadian Bar Association of BC
📍 Vancouver