City : Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category : Full time

Industry : Public Services/Utilities

Employer : Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

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

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

• virtual fitness, yoga and meditation classes, nutritional consultations and wellness seminars

• flexible hybrid work model that embraces remote work

• 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

Application Deadline: September 17, 2024

Application Requirements: Resume & Transcript

Job Summary

The Strategy, Government Relations, Global Intelligence, and Pension Advocacy team is seeking an energetic and motivated co-op to support the team on a wide range of priority initiatives. Ideally, the successful candidate would be currently enrolled in a university Political Science, Communications, Commerce or similar program with an interest in public research, geopolitics, and regulatory policy. This is a perfect opportunity to put the knowledge you’ve acquired into action.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director, Government relations the successful candidate will undertake a variety of functions, including:

Government Relations

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and prepare concise and relative updates.

• Assist in the preparation of written materials, including briefing notes and presentations.

• Support the coordination of government meetings including scheduling, logistics, and preparing meeting materials.

• Maintain a database of key government contacts and stakeholders.

• Stay updated on political developments and the activities of relevant elected officials and political parties. 

Strategy and Advocacy

• Develop content and prepare research/speaking notes for external events and meetings pertaining to government relations and advocacy.  

• Prepare and present recurring weekly, monthly, and quarterly briefs to stakeholders while expanding and improving these existing reporting mechanisms.

• Assist with the preparation of Board materials.

Global Intelligence

• Assist with the research and preparation of recurring and ad hoc intelligence products highlighting relevant international developments that could impact HOOPP.

• Conduct geopolitical and regulatory research and analysis.

• Provide support for strategic projects.

What you will bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in political science, international relations, or a related field.

• Strong research, communications, and inter-personal skills.

• Familiarity with Canadian and Ontario politics and government.

• The ability to synthesize large quantities of information into clear, concise language with a consistent level of detail with minimal direction.

• You apply discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information.

• A self-starter who can work well independently and as part of a team.

• You plan, organize, and prioritize your time to meet deadlines.  

• Exhibit critical and independent thinking in a decentralized work environment.

• Interest in pensions, investments, and retirement security.