Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs We work alongside our members to advance public policy solutions that ensure a sound and vibrant life and health insurance industry that allows Canadians to enjoy greater financial security and access to valuable supplementary health benefits. This position is currently a hybrid position where you are expected to work out of our Ottawa office at least 2 days a week. Independent – you are self-motivated and manage your time well.

Versatile – this is a position where you will have to approach an issue through different angles and the ability to analyze a situation or problem. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Vice President (AVP), Strategic Communications and Public Affairs. This role will report to the Vice President, Government Relations and Policy and is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the association’s strategic corporate communications, including advocacy efforts to advance key priorities of the association with specific stakeholders.

The AVP ensures that media relations, events and conferences, advocacy program initiatives and translation services programs are delivered effectively and efficiently in accordance with quality standards of quality and continuous improvement. Employer-paid health, dental, extended health, and paramedical benefits (including virtual services) A defined contribution pension plan with employer matching Hybrid work model based out of our Ottawa office Develop and implement communications plans and initiatives to advance the association’s strategic objectives; Work with the management team and staff to identify external communications opportunities and challenges; and provide advice on how to respond to them, including planning and executing appropriate strategies and approaches.



Work closely with the Government Relations team to ensure responsive issues management to reduce reputational risk to the industry and CLHIA with public sector stakeholders.

Lead and direct the association’s corporate communications functionsto ensure timely and appropriate communications to relevant stakeholders. Actively originate and compose high-quality, audience appropriate written content for speeches, presentations, publications, articles, op-eds, website, social media and other channels. Lead and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the association’s website, social media, traditional media and key stakeholder-facing materials.

Ensurethat website content, high-profile newsletters, publications, presentation materials, consumer brochures and event/conference materials areproduced and published to meet delivery schedules and deadlines, and that all published materials reflect branding and formatting standards. Manage media relations activities for the CLHIA, responding to media requests on a timely basis, acting as spokesperson on behalf of the organization as appropriate, supporting identified internal spokesperson roles and working closely with the President and CEO, VPs and Directors to develop and refine messaging and content of media presentations. Oversee the communication to the Reputation Management Network, identifying critical issues to be communicated,



working with internal issues management/legal teams to craft responses and develop strategies on effectively communicating information and informing member organizations on how CLHIA is responding to issues.

Oversee event planning activities for the association, ensuring logistics for all events and conferences are effectively and efficiently managed, reviewing contracts, monitoring budgets, and ensuring all activities comply with established policies, protocols and procedures. Manage the association’s relationships with outside contractors for communications services and events management services, by identifying appropriate service providers, monitoring budget adherence, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring quality of services provided. University degree in a related field (e.g.

Communications) ~7-10 years relevant experience: in communications, public relations and stakeholder management ~ Experience working in a political environment (Minister’s office) or related political background ~ Proven knowledge of and experience in using social media and public-facing campaign development to support industry advocacy ~ Ability to communicate with and brief senior management and stakeholders on communications challenges, strategies and tactics ~ Ability to prepare persuasive written and other presentation materials for a wide variety of audiences ~ APR (accreditation in public relations from the Canadian Public Relations Society) or equivalent ~ A Public Relations Certificate, APR (accreditation in public relations from the Canadian Public Relations Society) or equivalent is an asset ~ Previous experience working in a member-driven organization or industry association is an asset. The CLHIA does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. On request, we provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

📌 Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
📍 Ottawa