DIRECTOR, PUBLIC POLICY (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada

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WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.

We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Affairs, the Director of Public Policy will lead the development and execution of GreenShield’s public policy and government relations strategy to position the company as a trusted policy partner to governments. This role is responsible for continuously improving GreenShield’s approach to identifying, mitigating, and leveraging public policy risks and opportunities to benefit clients, members, and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead the design and execution of GreenShield’s annual public policy and government relations strategy to achieve key objectives (OKRs).
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate across regions, product areas, and functions to align public policy initiatives with business priorities.
  • Government Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with federal and provincial policymakers, advocating for GreenShield’s interests.
  • Risk Mitigation & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, assess, and respond to public policy risks and opportunities impacting GreenShield.
  • Policy & Market Insights: Monitor and interpret external policy trends and regulatory developments, providing strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder & Consultant Management: Engage with key opinion leaders, associations, think tanks, and experts while overseeing public policy and government relations consultants.
  • Advocacy & Thought Leadership: Represent GreenShield as a trusted voice in healthcare policy discussions, advancing new proposals and ideas.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 10 + years of experience working in government, public interest groups, industry groups, consulting or companies on issues related to public policy.
  • Government & Policy Expertise: Deep knowledge of federal and provincial government structures, public policy trends, and key stakeholders shaping the landscape.
  • Strategic & Business-Minded: Strong grasp of GreenShield’s offerings and how they intersect with policy, anticipating risks and opportunities.
  • Exceptional Communicator & Influence r: Clear, persuasive, and confident in oral and written communication (English required, French an asset). Able to engage effectively with policymakers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Collaborative & Cross-Functional: Skilled at working across Corporate Affairs, MCC, and business teams to align policy strategies with company goals.
  • Sharp Thinker & Problem-Solver: Quickly analyzes complex policy issues, identifies impacts, and engages the right stakeholders with sound judgment.
  • Agile & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-moving environment, seamlessly switching between subjects while maintaining strategic focus.
  • Trusted Brand Ambassador: Represents GreenShield with professionalism and influences key decision-makers while maintaining humility and authenticity.
  • This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health policy in Canada, making a direct impact on GreenShield’s mission and stakeholders.

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.

Where your voice is heard and valued.

Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together.

Here’s to Better Health for All!

A FEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through requestforaccommodation@greenshield.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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