Bilingual Advisor, Policy (Ottawa)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role
Join the Corporate Affairs and Policy Team at CMHC under the Senior Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Policy. In this role as Advisor, Policy, you will bring your deep subject matter expertise to influence and lead intelligence gathering, policy advice and interpretation, briefings and decision documents and provide substantive strategic advice on complex issues to senior management.

This is a temporary position of 18 months.

What you'll do:

• Advise on research and consultation strategies to support policy advice and lead the dissemination and application of research findings.
• Guide and oversee the use of research findings, including best practices, and analytical techniques for the preparation of recommendations to senior management and government for new or revised strategies, policies, programs and products.
• Manage the development of key briefing and decision documents, position papers, briefing materials, and correspondence for senior management and the departments.
• Manage economic risk, housing market risk and macroeconomic risk relating to policy.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to departments through a team of internal specialized professionals from various sectors, including Policy, Legal, Finance, Audit and Investments.
• Manage key relationships and lead negotiations with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead or support senior-level interdepartmental and/or intergovernmental committees, working groups and forums to build relationships and promote collaboration across federal departments and with internal and external stakeholders.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as law, political science, public administration, commerce, or finance.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in research and consultation to support policy.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and guidance to others to achieve results. Ability to distill and synthesize large volumes of complex information into clear and concise insights.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (in both official languages), including influencing and persuasion skills.
• A well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, research, and issues management skills.
• Knowledge of legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk management.
• Ability to interact with senior management on sensitive issues.
• Bilingualism (English, French).

It would be great if you also had:

• In-depth knowledge of housing finance or housing system in Canada and internationally.
• Experience with public policy development and advice to senior leadership and/or ministers.

Posting closing date: November 24, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!