Senior Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Top Benefits
About the role
The AIC (https://www.abcouncil.ab.ca/) is an industry-funded, Crown-controlled regulatory organization. The AIC regulates Alberta’s insurance industry, supporting more than 50,000 licensees and issuing over 94,000 licenses annually across the second-largest insurance jurisdiction in Canada. We are committed to regulatory excellence, public protection, and fostering a culture of compliance across Alberta’s insurance industry.
This is an office-based position located in Edmonton or Calgary.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The AIC is seeking a strategic, values-driven, collaborative leader who excels at turning priorities into action. You bring experience leading complex initiatives, strengthening governance frameworks, and working across teams to deliver organizational objectives. You are comfortable operating in a regulatory environment, navigating ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes.
You have strong expertise in strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and organizational improvement. Whether modernizing policy frameworks, leading enterprise initiatives, or gathering stakeholder input, you bring structure, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
You lead by example, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
THE ROLE Reporting to the CFO & VP Corporate Services, this role works closely with the Executive Team and leaders across the organization to advance strategic priorities, strengthen governance, support organizational effectiveness, and ensure stakeholder perspectives are considered in decision-making.
The Senior Manager provides leadership and support for cross-functional initiatives, business planning and performance measurement, modernizes AIC's corporate policy framework, and leads stakeholder engagement strategy and activities that support informed decision-making. Success in this role requires strong relationship management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Initiatives Provide leadership and support for enterprise-wide initiatives aligned with AIC's strategic plan and organizational priorities. Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, governance structures, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Support business planning, performance measurement, and organizational reporting.
Policy Governance Lead the development, modernization, and maintenance of AIC's corporate policy framework, ensuring policies, procedures, and SOPs remain current, accessible, and aligned with legislative and organizational requirements. Provide policy guidance and conduct research and benchmarking to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement Lead AIC's stakeholder engagement strategy, including events and consultation activities that support regulatory and organizational objectives. Design and implement engagement activities, analyze feedback, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making. Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulatory organizations.
Operational Leadership Develop and manage budget, reporting, and performance measures, for the business unit, providing strategic recommendations to the Executive Team. Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities and recommend practical solutions that support organizational success. Support a collaborative, values-driven culture and contribute to AIC's ongoing success.
Success Measures: Stakeholder engagement informs regulatory decisions, organizational planning, and decision-making. Successful delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Corporate policy and governance frameworks are current, practical, and consistently applied. Performance measures support continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. Risks are proactively identified and managed.
THE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, policy, or a related field. 10+ years’ progressive experience in strategic initiatives, policy development, stakeholder engagement, corporate affairs, governance, or a related environment. 4+ years’ experience leading complex projects, initiatives, or cross-functional work. Demonstrated experience: Leading complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects which align with organizational priorities. Developing, interpreting, or managing policy frameworks and procedures. Planning and executing stakeholder engagement activities. Working with senior leadership, boards, and external partners. Supporting performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating within a regulatory, governance, or public-sector environment. Project management, change management, or related certifications are considered assets.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills & Competencies Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that align with organizational priorities and deliver timely, effective and measurable results. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Strong strategic thinking and organizational awareness, with the ability to navigate complex environments. Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement activities and events, build productive relationships, and gather meaningful input that informs organizational planning, policy development, and regulatory decisions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data driven decision-making skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions. Skilled at using performance measures and evaluation methods to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
WHAT WE OFFER We offer a collaborative and enjoyable work environment and a chance to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us, including:
Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental. Generous health and wellness spending account. Secure your future with up to 7% RRSP employer matching. Possibility for one hybrid work day per week once probation is completed. Additional employee discounts and perks available.
Eligibility based on employment status. A clear criminal check is required for all employees.
HOW TO APPLY If the role is a fit, please apply here to join the AIC and help us make an impact protecting Albertan insurance consumers.
This competition will remain open until August 20, 2026.
AIC thanks all candidates for their interest. We value the time and efforts candidates put into their application and we commit to responding to all candidates and letting know the status of their application.
AIC is committed to promoting equity and diversity, and to creating a work environment that is respectful, inclusive, and free from barriers.
About Alberta Insurance Council
The Alberta Insurance Council is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province’s insurance laws in respect to insurance agents and adjusters.
There are four Insurance Councils, The Alberta Insurance Council, the Insurance Adjusters’ Council, the General Insurance Council and the Life Insurance Council.
The Alberta Insurance Council is the financial and governance arm of the councils and it provides investigation and administrative services to the other councils. The Alberta Insurance Council also provides administrative services to the Continuing Education Accreditation Committee appointed by the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance.
The Insurance Adjusters’ Council, General Insurance Council and the Life Insurance Council are the regulatory bodies responsible for the licensing and professional discipline of insurance agents and adjusters in the Province of Alberta. The Councils are formed under the Insurance Act and they derive their authority from delegations from the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance.
The Alberta Insurance Council and the Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance work together to ensure that consumers are protected and that companies, insurance adjusters and insurance agents operate at the highest standards.
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Senior Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Top Benefits
About the role
The AIC (https://www.abcouncil.ab.ca/) is an industry-funded, Crown-controlled regulatory organization. The AIC regulates Alberta’s insurance industry, supporting more than 50,000 licensees and issuing over 94,000 licenses annually across the second-largest insurance jurisdiction in Canada. We are committed to regulatory excellence, public protection, and fostering a culture of compliance across Alberta’s insurance industry.
This is an office-based position located in Edmonton or Calgary.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The AIC is seeking a strategic, values-driven, collaborative leader who excels at turning priorities into action. You bring experience leading complex initiatives, strengthening governance frameworks, and working across teams to deliver organizational objectives. You are comfortable operating in a regulatory environment, navigating ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes.
You have strong expertise in strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and organizational improvement. Whether modernizing policy frameworks, leading enterprise initiatives, or gathering stakeholder input, you bring structure, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
You lead by example, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
THE ROLE Reporting to the CFO & VP Corporate Services, this role works closely with the Executive Team and leaders across the organization to advance strategic priorities, strengthen governance, support organizational effectiveness, and ensure stakeholder perspectives are considered in decision-making.
The Senior Manager provides leadership and support for cross-functional initiatives, business planning and performance measurement, modernizes AIC's corporate policy framework, and leads stakeholder engagement strategy and activities that support informed decision-making. Success in this role requires strong relationship management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Initiatives Provide leadership and support for enterprise-wide initiatives aligned with AIC's strategic plan and organizational priorities. Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, governance structures, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Support business planning, performance measurement, and organizational reporting.
Policy Governance Lead the development, modernization, and maintenance of AIC's corporate policy framework, ensuring policies, procedures, and SOPs remain current, accessible, and aligned with legislative and organizational requirements. Provide policy guidance and conduct research and benchmarking to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement Lead AIC's stakeholder engagement strategy, including events and consultation activities that support regulatory and organizational objectives. Design and implement engagement activities, analyze feedback, and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making. Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulatory organizations.
Operational Leadership Develop and manage budget, reporting, and performance measures, for the business unit, providing strategic recommendations to the Executive Team. Identify risks, barriers, and opportunities and recommend practical solutions that support organizational success. Support a collaborative, values-driven culture and contribute to AIC's ongoing success.
Success Measures: Stakeholder engagement informs regulatory decisions, organizational planning, and decision-making. Successful delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Corporate policy and governance frameworks are current, practical, and consistently applied. Performance measures support continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. Risks are proactively identified and managed.
THE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, policy, or a related field. 10+ years’ progressive experience in strategic initiatives, policy development, stakeholder engagement, corporate affairs, governance, or a related environment. 4+ years’ experience leading complex projects, initiatives, or cross-functional work. Demonstrated experience: Leading complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects which align with organizational priorities. Developing, interpreting, or managing policy frameworks and procedures. Planning and executing stakeholder engagement activities. Working with senior leadership, boards, and external partners. Supporting performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating within a regulatory, governance, or public-sector environment. Project management, change management, or related certifications are considered assets.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills & Competencies Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that align with organizational priorities and deliver timely, effective and measurable results. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Strong strategic thinking and organizational awareness, with the ability to navigate complex environments. Ability to design and lead stakeholder engagement activities and events, build productive relationships, and gather meaningful input that informs organizational planning, policy development, and regulatory decisions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data driven decision-making skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions. Skilled at using performance measures and evaluation methods to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
WHAT WE OFFER We offer a collaborative and enjoyable work environment and a chance to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us, including:
Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental. Generous health and wellness spending account. Secure your future with up to 7% RRSP employer matching. Possibility for one hybrid work day per week once probation is completed. Additional employee discounts and perks available.
Eligibility based on employment status. A clear criminal check is required for all employees.
HOW TO APPLY If the role is a fit, please apply here to join the AIC and help us make an impact protecting Albertan insurance consumers.
This competition will remain open until August 20, 2026.
AIC thanks all candidates for their interest. We value the time and efforts candidates put into their application and we commit to responding to all candidates and letting know the status of their application.
AIC is committed to promoting equity and diversity, and to creating a work environment that is respectful, inclusive, and free from barriers.
About Alberta Insurance Council
The Alberta Insurance Council is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province’s insurance laws in respect to insurance agents and adjusters.
There are four Insurance Councils, The Alberta Insurance Council, the Insurance Adjusters’ Council, the General Insurance Council and the Life Insurance Council.
The Alberta Insurance Council is the financial and governance arm of the councils and it provides investigation and administrative services to the other councils. The Alberta Insurance Council also provides administrative services to the Continuing Education Accreditation Committee appointed by the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance.
The Insurance Adjusters’ Council, General Insurance Council and the Life Insurance Council are the regulatory bodies responsible for the licensing and professional discipline of insurance agents and adjusters in the Province of Alberta. The Councils are formed under the Insurance Act and they derive their authority from delegations from the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance.
The Alberta Insurance Council and the Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance work together to ensure that consumers are protected and that companies, insurance adjusters and insurance agents operate at the highest standards.