Policy Analyst

Public

Position type: Full-time, permanent (35 hours/week)
Department: Public Affairs & Strategic Communications
Reports to: Interim Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) is the national professional association representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants across Canada. We work to advance communication health, strengthen the professions we represent and advocate for equitable access to the services Canadians need.

As we embark on our 2027–2031 Strategic Plan, we are strengthening our national voice, expanding our advocacy efforts, and building meaningful relationships with governments, partners and communities across Canada.

Our work is guided by four values:
Excellence in Practice, Integrity, Collaboration, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported and empowered to contribute their expertise and perspectives.

SAC is seeking a thoughtful, analytical and motivated Policy Analyst to join our Public Affairs & Strategic Communications team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to national advocacy initiatives that influence public policy, strengthen the professions we represent and improve access to communication health services across Canada.

Reporting to the Interim Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications, the Policy Analyst will research and analyze federal and provincial policy developments, support the development of evidence-informed positions and contribute to SAC’s government relations and advocacy activities.

As part of the Public Affairs & Strategic Communications team, you will work closely with colleagues to support SAC’s advocacy, government relations, and strategic communications activities, while partnering with teams across the organization, particularly Professional Practice, to translate complex policy issues into clear, practical recommendations and compelling advocacy materials.

We’re looking for someone who is intellectually curious, an excellent writer, comfortable navigating complex issues and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

• Monitor, research and analyze federal and provincial legislation, regulations, government policies and emerging issues relevant to communication health and the professions SAC represents.
• Assess potential implications of policy developments for SAC members, the professions and the Canadians they serve.
• Prepare policy briefs, backgrounders, environmental scans, issue analyses and recommendations to inform SAC’s advocacy priorities.
• Identify emerging policy opportunities, risks and developments requiring SAC’s attention.

• Research and draft government consultation submissions, policy recommendations, position papers, briefing notes and correspondence.
• Support the implementation of SAC’s federal and provincial advocacy priorities, including initiatives related to health human resources, access to care, hearing health, professional practice and health policy.
• Translate research, evidence and complex policy information into clear, accessible and persuasive materials for government and other audiences.
• Contribute to advocacy planning, including identifying policy objectives, supporting evidence and opportunities for engagement.

• Support government relations activities by helping with the preparation of briefing materials for meetings with elected officials, government representatives, regulators and other partners.
• Monitor government announcements, parliamentary and legislative activities,…