Overview

This position offers experienced policy professionals the opportunity to shape the future of digital governance, AI policy, platform regulation, and democratic resilience in Canada and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Lead CMTD’s policy stream and oversee the organization’s strategic policy direction.
Ensure that the Centre’s research effectively informs public debate, regulatory frameworks, and government decision-making.
Co-lead and shape the Centre’s policy research agenda, focusing on AI governance, online harms, platform regulation, and information integrity.
Produce and supervise policy reports, consultation submissions, policy briefs, and opinion editorials.
Manage teams, engage stakeholders, and represent the organization publicly.
Engage with government officials, regulators, and international organizations.
Communicate technical and academic research into accessible policy recommendations.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in public policy, policy analysis, government affairs, digital governance, AI policy, media policy, and platform regulation.
Experience managing policy professionals or research teams.
Strong engagement experience with senior policymakers.
Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify technical research for policymakers and public audiences.
A graduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Communications, or related disciplines.

Benefits

Annual salary range: $90,000 – $110,000.
Additional employee benefits included.

Location

This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and is full-time in-person.

How to Apply

Applicants must combine all required documents into a single PDF file before submission, which must include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and names of two references. Apply through the official application portal HERE.