PolicyJobs OTT #16
Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsOTT. We hope it is accompanied by weather that is not what our colleague has described as “a steaming bowl of goulash.”🌞🍲
From our desks: there’s a lot going on these days, so we created this Summer 2025 federal policy agenda roundup.
read, listen, watch
I can do it with a broken….leg 🦵
A tribute to our injured colleague - Bobby Baun scoring a game winning goal on a broken ankle for the Leafs in 1964 🏒🍁🤕🩼
Tiger Woods winning the US Open on two stress fractures and a torn ACL 🏌🏾⛳🤕🩼
Kirk Gibson hitting a pinch hit walk-off home run in the 1988 world series on a torn hamstring⚾🤕🩼
Cesc Fabregas scoring a penalty kick with a broken leg ⚽🥅🤕🩼
Interdisciplinary
U of T’s Josh Gans estimates the danger of shouting fire in a crowded theatre 🔥
The story you’ve heard of John Snow using maps to identify cholera spread might not be right? 🗺️🗺️🦠🚿🚰
Finns painting reindeer antlers with reflective paint so they aren’t hit by cars
the jobs
1. Research and Policy Co-Op — Information Communication and Technology Council (Remote)
Information Communication and Technology Council (ICTC) is hiring a Research and Policy Co-Op student to work remotely for a term of three and a half months. The Research and Policy Co-Op will support ICTC’s research team on projects related to Canada’s digital economy, including digital transformation in advanced manufacturing and municipal progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Working remotely, the co-op will assist with literature reviews, data collection and analysis, stakeholder outreach, and report writing, gaining hands-on experience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research in a public policy context. ✍🔬🤖
Eds. This is a co-op position and so candidates must be current students of a post-secondary institution.
2. Policy Analyst — Hotel Association of Canada
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is hiring a Policy Analyst to monitor legislation, conduct in-depth research, and develop clear, data-driven policy recommendations that advance Canada’s hotel and lodging sector. Reporting to the VP of Policy and Public Affairs, the Policy Analyst prepares persuasive advocacy materials, tracks federal and provincial policy developments, and works closely with HAC’s research and communications teams to support national advocacy priorities. This Ottawa-based hybrid role is an opportunity to shape issues that drive economic growth, employment, and vibrant communities across Canada. 🏨📊📣
3. Director, Government Affairs — Definity
The Director, Government Affairs will strengthen Definity’s voice in insurance public policy by building and maintaining strategic relationships with provincial governments, monitoring political risk, and positioning the company to shape regulatory and climate-related issues. The Director will also represent Definity in industry committees, develops action plans to influence government decision-making, and ensures lobbying activities are reported and compliant nationwide. This senior, hybrid role combines policy strategy, political insight, and industry advocacy to advance Definity’s business goals across Canada. 🏛️📑🤝
Eds. They also have a separate posting for an identical role based in Toronto which you might’ve seen in last week’s PolicyJobs TO.
4. Bilingual Senior Analyst, Policy — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
The Bilingual Senior Analyst, Policy will support CMHC’s Housing Policy and Programs team by conducting research, analysis, and business intelligence to inform policy development and program direction. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Analyst prepares briefings, policy advice, and communications materials, and represents CMHC at meetings and working groups to align corporate strategies with federal housing priorities. This is a 13-month temporary, full-time hybrid role open in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, or Halifax. 🏘️📋💼
5. Research Officer — Public Service Alliance of Canada
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is hiring a Research Officer to join its Negotiations and Research Branch in Ottawa. Reporting to the Coordinator of Negotiations, the Research Officer analyzes wages, benefits, and working conditions to support collective bargaining, prepares and presents evidence before boards, and develops policy and position papers for PSAC staff and members. 📊✊📚
Eds. Details are a little slim in this posting, but it does say “a full job description is available upon request.”
6. Economics and Policy Associate (Bilingual FR/EN) (contract) — PwC Canada
PwC Canada is hiring a bilingual Economics and Policy Associate for a 6-month contract based in Montreal or Ottawa. Working in PwC’s Economics & Policy practice, the Associate will support socio-economic impact assessments, economic strategy projects, policy analysis, and quantitative modeling for a range of public and private-sector clients. Responsibilities include analyzing economic data, conducting literature reviews, developing models, and drafting clear reports and recommendations. This position is an opportunity to apply advanced economic research skills in a client-focused consulting environment. 📊🔢🔍
7. Executive Assistant, Junior Communications Officer — Senate of Canada (2 positions)
The Senate of Canada is hiring for two roles within Senators’ offices and the Independent Senators Group (ISG).
An unspecified number of Executive Assistants will support Senators directly by coordinating daily operations, managing correspondence and calendars, drafting briefings, and liaising with stakeholders to keep parliamentary work running smoothly. These roles are available on both indeterminate and determinate terms, with full-time or part-time options.
A Junior Communications Officer will join the ISG’s comms team for a 12-month term to craft social media content, create digital graphics, update the ISG website, draft statements and newsletters, and help amplify the work of Independent Senators in Parliament.
Both positions may be excellent entry points for anyone looking to build meaningful experience at the heart of Canada’s democratic process. ✨📢💡
Eds. Also looks like applications are still open for the position of Parliamentary Affairs Advisor that we posted in last week’s newsletter!
8. Bilingual Provincial Liaison Manager — Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is hiring a Bilingual Provincial Liaison Manager to help resolve complex provincial-level issues facing small business owners across Canada. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Resources Initiatives, this role acts as a key point of contact and advisor for CFIB’s advisors and sales teams, providing legislative insight, investigating member concerns, and liaising with provincial leaders to advance member-focused policy solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to small business advocacy and connect frontline member experiences to broader policy priorities in a collaborative, flexible environment. 📈🤝📍