Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The Director, Legislative Affairs, NS leads policy and advocacy initiatives for small and medium-sized businesses in Nova Scotia, reporting to the Vice-President, Atlantic. The role involves lobbying, policy development, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to effectively represent SME interests. The position requires collaboration with national teams and managing department operations, including budgeting and staff development.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is a non-profit advocacy group founded in 1971 that represents and supports small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. CFIB lobbies federal, provincial and municipal governments, conducts research and runs campaigns on policy issues such as taxes, regulation, labour and the cost of doing business. It also provides members with practical services — including advice, templates, insurance and discount programs, HR and legal resources — to help businesses operate and grow. CFIB operates nationally with a large grassroots membership and offers services in both English and French.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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