Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) is the national trade association for the Canadian credit union industry. Canada's credit unions are vital competitors in the financial services industry.

As the national voice and national forum for Canada's credit union, CCUA actively leads and participates in initiatives to build successful, competitive, and growing credit unions in Canada. Our team of experts are called on to provide support to our members through strong advocacy, expert research and the provision of value-add services.

To achieve this, we hire talented and driven people interested in working in a dynamic part of the financial services industry in Canada. We are currently hiring for a Regional Director, Government Relations (Saskatchewan) .

Reporting to the Vice President, Government Relations (GR), the Regional Director, Government Relations (Saskatchewan) is responsible for advocating on behalf of Saskatchewan credit unions with governments at all levels but with a strong focus on the provincial level. Build and maintain relationships with government leaders, members, and sector partners to benefit and strengthen the credit union system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliverables and Main Supporting Activities: 1. Build and maintain strong relationships with credit unions Build and maintain strong relationships with credit unions across the province in order to strengthen and further our advocacy agenda.

• Coordinate and prepare communications to keep members informed about government relations issues. This includes drafting briefing materials for meetings, teleconferences, email communications, and government relations updates via weekly GR newsletter. 

• Identify and provide opportunities for credit unions to provide input on emerging issues.

• Present government relations items at credit union sector meetings. 

• Liaise with regional credit union groups, meetings and events 

• Act as primary point of contact for members in the region/province.

2. Regional government relations management Lead CCUA’s government relations strategies and activities in Saskatchewan

• Monitor legislative, regulatory and political activities to identify issues of consequence to credit unions. 

• Foster relationships with federal and provincial legislators to enhance awareness of the economic importance of credit union sector to advance credit union objectives. 

• Develop submissions on behalf of the credit union sector that will influence public policy, legislation, government program development and regulation. Some of these submissions are in response to government consultations and some are proactive in response to government policy.

• Create networking opportunities or leverage existing events so that credit union representatives can meet with key legislators.

• Manage one full time staff member who reports to this position

3. Enhance regional grassroots advocacy support Promote and develop the grassroots governments relations capacity within the region.

• Work with CCUA’s Manager of Federal GR to ensure the CCUA’s national advocacy strategies are implemented within the region. 

• Design regional advocacy strategies to advance credit union priorities at the provincial level. 

• Liaise with credit union representatives to influence their participation in CCUA’s national and provincial advocacy activities such as letter writing campaigns, meetings with local elected representatives and promoting government relations issues within their community and credit union.

• Work with staff at regional credit union centrals and member credit unions to promote the consistent delivery of CCUA’s government relations strategies, tactics and messaging. 

• Prepare regional advocacy materials and briefing notes for credit unions to use with legislators and external stakeholders to increase awareness of credit unions’ social and economic impact.

4. Manage CCUA’s Resources for the region/province Effectively lead a small regional government relations team.

• Provide leadership to the regional assistants and/or consultants by providing direction, coaching, mentoring and setting performance management expectations and performance reviews.

• Lead regional staff in planning, developing, producing and implementing government relations initiatives to advance the interests and awareness of credit unions and their issues with the provincial and federal governments.

• Lead regional hiring process for the positions when required. 

• Oversee deliverables and budget for consultants and contract employees.

• Develop and manage regional operating budgets.

5. People Management and Leadership  

As a people manager, this role is accountable for leading and supporting staff through effective performance management practices; ensuring job descriptions remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational objectives; fostering professional development, and accountability for driving engagement; and maintaining a psychologically safe work environment that is fair, equitable, and inclusive. 

• Conduct regular check-ins, team huddles, and 1-1 meetings to foster open communication, provide feedback, and address employee needs

• Lead the performance management process, including setting clear goals and expectations, completing performance reviews, and supporting continuous growth and improvement

• Evaluate and update job descriptions to ensure roles and responsibilities remain current, aligned with organizational objectives, and reflective of employee contributions

• Support the professional growth of team member/s by identifying learning opportunities, creating development plans, and encouraging participation in training and mentorship programs

• Promote employee engagement by cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, motivation, and recognition of achievements

• Provide clear guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to staff in fulfilling their responsibilities effectively and confidently

• Address performance or conduct issues in a timely, fair, and constructive manner, applying appropriate corrective actions and discipline when necessary

• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and respect that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values 

QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (public policy, public administration, business, law)    

Experience    

• 5+ years of relevant political, government relations, or public policy experience

• Minimum 5 years in a people manager role    

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations     

• Strong written and oral communications skills 

• In-depth understanding of how governments function

• A strong network in the provincial government of Saskatchewan and in the relevant departments 

• Ability to write, research and produce correspondence, briefings, and verbal presentations

• Ability to distill complex policy ideas into plain language 

• Ability to work across political party lines to represent member interests 

• Discretion, tact, the ability to act independently and with good ju

dgement 

• Ability to work successfully independently and in distributed teams 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage simultaneous priorities within tight deadlines

    

Other Information: Working Conditions, Physical Requirements, or Other Special Requirements • This role offers the flexibility to work from the location that best supports your productivity and preference, whether that be from home or another remote setting. In addition, employees have full access to the office in downtown Regina, which can be used for collaboration, meetings, or simply as an alternative workspace. This position also includes periodic interprovincial travel to attend client meetings, conferences, team gatherings, or other business-related events. Travel will be scheduled in advance and supported by the organization to ensure employees are fully supported. This model provides the best of both worlds: remote work flexibility paired with opportunities to engage and represent the organization across provinces.

• No physical effort required beyond day-to-day movement such as sitting, standing, walking, etc.

• Moderate audio / visual effort requirements. Repetitive tasks, some switching of concentrated attention between tasks, limited capability to control the pace of work.

Communication Internal: • Communication with peers to problem solve and determine best courses of action.

External:  

• Communication with credit unions and provincial centrals to understand their concerns and priorities and build broad consensus when developing initiatives.

• Communication with legislators, regulators, stakeholders, and system partners to increase their awareness of the credit union sector and achieve positive policy outcomes.

The target start date for this role is Monday, October 13th, 2025 , aligns with our annual Hike the Hill event later that month. This timing provides our new team member with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the sector and our community. Participating in this event will allow the successful candidate to:

•    Build meaningful connections with industry leaders, partners, and community members.

•    Gain first-hand insight into our sector’s priorities, challenges, and opportunities.

•    Establish their presence as a valued representative of CCUA early in their journey with us.

•    Engage in collaborative dialogue that strengthens both professional development and organizational impact.

We can see this as an excellent way for the new incumbent to integrate, expand their network, and set the stage for long-term success.

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $100,400 - $125,500, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.

Location: Flexible work location with full access to the downtown Regina office and periodic interprovincial travel required

Closing Deadline: September 26th, 2025 (11:59PM EDT)

We aim to foster an inclusive culture, where our differences are celebrated and viewed as the strength that drives our collective impact and success. Our goal is to honour and embrace our authentic stories and those of our members. At our core, we respect and appreciate diverse perspectives, and we are committed to the true meaning of cooperative values, rooted in our mission to serve our members and advance our communities.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified candidates. Recruitment related accommodations for organizational positions will be provided upon request.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.