Lead, Government and External Relations (Bilingual – English/French)
$95,000–$125,000 year
On-siteOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Create and execute comprehensive strategies to engage federal and Ontario government officials, industry leaders, and Indigenous rights holders on climate policy. Lead external relations activities for the Clean Growth and 440 Megatonnes research streams, producing briefing notes, presentations, and official correspondence in both English and French. Monitor political developments and track the Institute's policy impact across jurisdictions while maintaining CRM contacts and coordinating with regional leads. Represent the Institute independently at meetings and functions, requiring travel and availability for evenings or weekends. This role supports the Director of Communications & External Relations within Canada's foremost climate policy research organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in government relations, public affairs, political or government roles, stakeholder engagement, or a related field
- Existing professional network and experience stewarding relationships with federal and Ontario government officials and political staff, preferably with a focus on climate, energy, infrastructure and/or clean growth portfolios
- Ability to represent the Institute independently in outreach and meetings with government officials, national organizations, Indigenous representatives, industry and others, exercising sound judgment to convey Institute perspectives accurately without senior oversight
- Willingness to travel as necessary and work outside regular business hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to represent the Institute at various functions
- Excellent bilingual (French/English) written and verbal communication skills
- Experience producing correspondence and briefing materials for policy audiences
- Strong understanding of federal and provincial legislative processes, the Canadian political landscape, and national and regional climate/energy policy issues
- Highly motivated, values-aligned, and politically astute
- Impeccable attention to detail and knowledge of government relations best practices in producing and reviewing stakeholder engagement strategies, workplans, contact lists, briefing materials and correspondence
- Self-directed with strong organizational and project management skills
- Must be based in the Ottawa area
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada to be considered
Desired Qualifications
- a graduate degree
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