Government Relations Specialist (Contract)

• Works with the government relations team to plan and implement the organization’s government relations program, including the development of a yearly engagement plan; develops and manages the tactical plan and schedule to achieve strategic goals.
• Monitors and keeps current on legislative, regulatory and policy issues; provides analysis and assesses potential impacts to the organization; supports the development of organizational responses.
• Assists in drafting position papers, policy briefs and other written materials to inform internal leadership and support decision-making.
• Works with colleagues across the organization and supports internal working groups to identify, assess and monitor priority issues. Supports the working groups by planning agendas, scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting materials, tracking and documenting developments.
• Works with internal subject matter experts and the communications team to draft and support communications with government officials and other relevant organizational partners.
• Assists the Executive team in preparing for various government meetings through pre and post meeting preparation, preparing meeting materials and speaking notes, and managing tracking of action items.
• Leads the development of timely reports and communication to the Board to advise on key developments and progress.
• Supports the planning and delivery of meetings and events with government officials and other relevant partners, including event organization, meeting coordination, on-site support and preparation of meeting materials and speaking notes.
• Participates in regular meetings on government relations with staff and external consultants, tracking progress on strategic objectives and following up on action items as required.
• Tracks progress against the government relations plan, including tracking all engagement activities, action items, and outcomes.
• Tracks all government relations lobbying activities and ensures timely monthly reporting to the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists, in compliance with the Lobbyists Transparency Act; keeps up to date on legislative requirements related to government relations activities.
• Coordinates specific meetings with the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance related to policy, legislation, and government affairs, providing support to the Executive Team in their engagements with that Office.
• Other duties as assigned by direct leader and, as appropriate, members of the departmental leadership team.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or similar role.
• 5+ years of experience working with, and a strong understanding of, provincial government legislative, regulatory and policy processes.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents.
• 3+ years of project management experience, including strong organizational skills and ability to follow project management methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience managing relationships with government officials and bodies on behalf of an organization, and experience using excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and develop those relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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