Government Relations Specialist
$88,000–$98,500 year
Hybrid · Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Government Relations Specialist drives the organization’s government relations program by planning and implementing the annual engagement plan, coordinating policy responses, and aligning cross-department efforts. Responsibilities include internal communications related to Government Relations updates, monitoring regulatory and policy developments, drafting position papers and policy briefs, coordinating with internal experts and external partners, preparing presentation materials for executive briefings and ministerial meetings, and reporting to leadership and the Board. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of government relations/public affairs experience, plus strong analytical, writing, and relationship-management skills. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement in Burnaby, BC.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or similar role
- Experience working with provincial government legislative, regulatory and policy processes
- Experience analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents, and preparing policy papers and briefing notes
- Project management experience
- Experience managing relationships with government officials and bodies on behalf of an organization
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or similar role
- experience with provincial government legislative, regulatory and policy processes
- project management experience
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- ability to analyze legislative and regulatory documents
- ability to develop policy papers and briefing notes
- experience managing relationships with government officials
- ability to prepare presentations and speaking notes
- familiarity with lobbying reporting requirements (e.g., Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists)
- team collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- strategic planning and implementation of government relations programs
- ability to work with internal subject matter experts
- experience coordinating meetings and events with government officials
- ability to monitor and interpret policy developments
- experience with communications or intranet content related to government relations
- knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks
- experience leading or coordinating advisory groups or task forces
- stakeholder engagement and policy development
- board reporting and governance communication
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