Government Relations Analyst

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

This role provides direct support to the Government Relations (GR) team and strengthens HOOPP’s capacity for research, political analysis and strategic advice in a dynamic and evolving policy and regulatory environment. The GR Analyst will play an important role in monitoring and analyzing government and regulatory developments, supporting engagement activities and contributing to initiatives that advance HOOPP’s priorities with domestic and international governments.

What you will do:

• Conduct public policy, political and regulatory research and analysis to inform HOOPP’s government relations initiatives across provincial, federal and relevant international jurisdictions. 
• Monitor relevant media, government activity and social media channels daily, tracking developments in the public policy and regulatory environment.
• Prepare executive-ready briefings, reports and analysis on policy developments and emerging trends that may impact HOOPP.
• Support the development of presentations, briefing notes and materials for government engagement.
• Assist in the preparation of government submissions, consultation responses and pre-budget recommendations.
• Support the preparation and coordination of quarterly Board reporting related to government relations activities.
• Help ensure internal stakeholders remain informed and engaged on GR activities (e.g., through a weekly report).
• Track and report lobbying activities to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Support stakeholder mapping, outreach and engagement activities, including preparation for meetings and events.
• Collaborate across internal teams to support alignment with broader organizational priorities and ensure a coordinated approach to government and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide support to the wider Government, Regulatory and Stakeholder Affairs team as required.

What you will bring:

• 1-3 years of experience in government, public policy, government relations or a related field.
• University degree in political science, public policy, economics or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Canadian political, legislative and regulatory environment; familiarity with pension, healthcare or financial services policy is considered an asset.
• Strong research, analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, SharePoint and research/database tools.