Overview
Associate, Policy & Public Affairs Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
Title: Associate, Policy & Public Affairs
Company: Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Corporate Profile
CDEV advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial and commercial expertise to the Government of Canada. A self-sustaining Crown corporation since 1982, and reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Finance CDEV is the federal government’s trusted advisor and active asset manager of more than $75 billion in strategic assets. Operating at arm’s length and at the speed of business, CDEV is regularly called upon to advise on and execute critical financial transactions, support priority policy objectives, and maximize the value of corporate assets in Canada’s best interest. In periods of economic pressure, CDEV brings the agility and rapid responsiveness required for government to act quickly and effectively.
Headquartered in Toronto, with an office in Ottawa and governed by an independent board of directors, CDEV has four pillars of expertise:
- Asset Management
- Financial and Commercial Advice
- Monetization and Divestments
- Indigenous Economic Participation
Drawing on deep private and public sector experience, CDEV is responsible for the active management of over $75 billion of assets and programs through its eight subsidiaries, forming the CDEV Group of Companies. Its high-profile roles in recent years include the purchase and ongoing management of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the establishment of the $15-billion Canada Growth Fund, the establishment and management of the $10-billion Large Employer Tariff Loan (LETL) facility and the $10-billion federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, and the $2.14-billion financing agreement with Telesat to support Canada’s largest ever space program.
Position Overview
CDEV is seeking an Associate, Policy & Public Affairs to join its high-performing team of experienced professionals. The Associate will support CDEV’s policy advisory and government engagement function by conducting analysis, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating stakeholder engagement activities.
This role contributes to monitoring legislative, regulatory, and political developments and assessing their implications for CDEV and its Group of Companies. The Associate will also support the development of policy advice, stakeholder insights, and engagement strategies to ensure senior leadership is equipped with timely, accurate, and actionable information.
Operating within a federal Crown corporation context, the Associate strengthens internal coordination, policy intelligence, and execution of policy and public affairs activities while maintaining a strictly non-partisan approach.
The selected candidate will be based in Ottawa, currently with a hybrid work option.
Responsibilities
The Associate, Policy & Public Affairs will have the following responsibilities:
- Policy Analysis & Intelligence: Monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislative, regulatory, and policy developments to provide strategic insights and forward-looking analysis that support CDEV’s mandate and priorities.
- Briefings & Executive Support: Provide executive support through the preparation of briefings, presentation, and stakeholder engagement materials, while maintaining policy tracking and ensuring timely information flow to inform decision-making.
- Government & Stakeholder Engagement Support: Support government and stakeholder engagement activities by coordinating consultations, preparing engagement materials and stakeholder analyses, tracking feedback, risks, and opportunities across key relationships.
- Internal Coordination & Policy Integration: Foster internal coordination and policy integration by engaging cross-functional teams, incorporating policy considerations into corporate initiatives and advisory work, and supporting knowledge-sharing, tools, and best practices.
- Reputational Awareness & Strategic Support: Support strategic analysis and institutional positioning by identifying reputational risks, aligning policy and communications considerations, and providing insights on emerging policy and stakeholder developments.
Required Skills and Attributes
- Graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Law, Business, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in public policy, government, consulting, financial institutions, or a Crown corporation
- Experience conducting policy research and analysis
- Familiarity with federal government processes and institutions
- Strong writing skills with experience preparing briefing notes and summaries
- Ability to synthesize complex information quickly and clearly
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple files, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in economic policy, public institutions, and government engagement
- Familiarity with Indigenous policy or federal programs is an asset
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we will work with you if you require accessibility accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, provided that you let us know of your needs in advance. Note that only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
