Associate, Policy & Public Affairs

CDEV advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial andcommercialexpertiseto the Government of Canada. A self-sustaining Crown corporation since 1982,and reporting to Parliament through the Ministerof FinanceCDEV is the federal government’s trusted advisor and active asset manager of more than $75billionin strategic assets.

Operating at arm’s level and at the speed of business,CDEV is regularly calledupon to advise on and execute critical financial transactions, support priority policy objectives, and maximize the value of corporate assets in Canada’s best  periods of economic pressure, CDEV brings the agility and rapid responsiveness required for government to act quickly and effectively.

Headquartered in Toronto, with an office in Ottawa and governed by an independent board of directors, CDEV has four pillars of expertise:

Asset Management

Financial and Commercial Advice

Monetization and Di vestments

Drawing on deep private and public sector experience, CDEV is responsible for the active management of over $75 billion of assets and programs through its eight subsidiaries, forming the CDEV Group of Companies. Its high-profile roles in recent years include the purchase and ongoing management of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the establishment of the $15-billion Canada Growth Fund, the establishment and management of the $10-billion Large Employer Tariff Loan (LETL) facility and the $10-billion federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, and the $2.14-billion financing agreement with Telesat to support Canada’s largest ever space program.

Position Overview
CDEV is seeking an Associate, Policy & Public Affairs to join its high-performing team of experienced professionals.

The Associate will support CDEV’s policy advisory and government engagement function by conducting analysis, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating stakeholder engagement activities.

This role contributes to monitoring legislative, regulatory, and political developments and assessing their implications for CDEV and its Group of Companies. The Associate will also support the development of policy advice, stakeholder insights, and engagement strategies to ensure senior leadership is equipped with timely, accurate, and actionable information.

Operating within a federal Crown corporation context, the Associate strengthens internal coordination, policy intelligence, and execution of policy and public affairs activities while maintaining a strictly non-partisan approach.

The selected candidate will be based in Ottawa, currently with a hybrid work option.

Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Intelligence:  Monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislative, regulatory, and policy developments to provide strategic insights and forward-looking analysis that support CDEV’s mandate and priorities.

Briefings & Executive Support:  Provide executive support through the preparation of briefings, presentation, and stakeholder engagement materials, while maintaining policy tracking and ensuring timely information flow to inform decision-making.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement Support:  Support government and stakeholder engagement activities by coordinating consultations, preparing engagement materials and stakeholder analyses, tracking feedback, risks, and opportunities across key relationships.

Internal Coordination & Policy Integration:  Foster internal coordination and policy integration by engaging cross-functional teams, incorporating policy considerations into corporate initiatives and advisory work, and supporting knowledge-sharing, tools, and best practices.

Reputational Awareness & Strategic Support:  Support strategic analysis and institutional positioning by identifying reputational risks, aligning policy and communications considerations, and providing insights on emerging policy and stakeholder developments.

Required Skills and Attributes

Graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Law, Business, or related field

5-7 years of experience in public policy, government, consulting, financial institutions, or a Crown corporation

Experience conducting policy research and analysis

Familiarity with federal government…