CPA Ontaro
Strengthen Relationships. Influence Policy.
Advance the Profession.
CPA Ontario is seeking a politically savvy Manager, Government Relations to drive provincial and federal GR efforts, with a strong focus on Ontario. Reporting to the VP, Public Policy & Public Affairs, this role will manage key government relationships—especially at Queen’s Park—and provide strategic counsel to align advocacy with organizational goals. Experience at Parliament Hill is an asset as the role expands federally.
What You’ll Be Doing :
Building trusted relationships with elected officials, political staff, ministry stakeholders, and other professional regulators to advance CPA Ontario’s priorities.
Monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization and providing strategic recommendations and timely briefings to internal stakeholders.
Leading government reporting and compliance, including submissions to oversight bodies like the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, through internal cross-functional collaboration with regulatory teams.
Influencing public policy by crafting and executing effective GR and advocacy campaigns.
Developing clear, compelling advocacy materials—such as briefing notes, position papers, and presentations—for use across levels of government.
Collaborating with the partnerships team to identify and advance government relations and advocacy opportunities.
Supporting executive and cross-functional teams with policy insights, strategic counsel, and coordinated engagement plans.
Preparing briefing materials, strategic updates, and reports to inform executive decision-making.
Who You Are :
A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Business, with a Master’s degree considered an asset, complimented by a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in government relations, public policy, or political roles — with direct experience at Queen’s Park.
Politically astute with strong working knowledge of Ontario’s government and legislative processes, particularly at Queen’s Park.
Skilled communicator who can craft compelling narratives and effectively represent CPA Ontario with senior officials.
Trusted professional with sound judgment, capable of navigating sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
Strategic operator with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Collaborative by nature, with a track record of building consensus and delivering results across teams and stakeholders.
What We Offer :
A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in-office teamwork and collaboration.
Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.
Who We Are :
We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit : cpaontario.ca
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position :
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
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