28 Government Affairs jobs in Canada

Director, Government Affairs - Canada

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Salary: $160,000- $175,000 CAN

About AEM: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the leading North American trade association representing over 1,100 member companies in the off-road equipment industry. AEM provides comprehensive services and support to its members, helping them navigate an ever-evolving business landscape. Our mission is to advocate for the industry, promote innovation, and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to drive growth and success.

AEM is deeply committed to supporting its Canadian members, representing nearly 90 companies ranging from OEMs to parts and service providers. We actively engage in advocacy efforts to shape policy, harness data, and meet the evolving needs of the equipment manufacturing industry in Canada. Our work includes representing the industry in Ottawa and Provencial capitals, collaborating with a myriad of Canadian stakeholders, promoting free and efficient cross-border trade and investment, and telling the story of the equipment manufacturing industry’s positive impact on Canada’s society, environment and economy.

Position Overview: AEM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Government Affairs to represent the equipment manufacturing industry in Canada. This role will report to the Senior Advisor, Global Public Policy and will be part of our Advocacy Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct AEM’s Canadian government relations efforts: Engage with lawmakers, regulators, and their staff, develop industry policy positions, and advocate for the association’s top policy priorities. Promote policies aligned with AEM’s goals, ensuring interests and points of view are well-represented and advocated for within the governmental sphere.
• Enhance AEM’s profile in Ottawa and with government stakeholders across Canada: Establish, maintain, and prioritize relationships with government officials at the federal and key provincial levels. Coordinate industry-wide advocacy efforts and lead coalitions as needed. Lead external engagement efforts, interact with relevant government and non-government stakeholders, represent AEM’s interests, build industry coalitions, and advance strategic objectives.
• Develop AEM’s Canadian public policy priorities: Manage the association’s portfolio of policy priorities at the Federal and Provincial levels. Leverage comprehensive understanding of government policies to assess their impact on AEM, its member companies, and the equipment manufacturing industry. Provide objective recommendations on engagement strategies and execute them.
• Increase AEM member company engagement in Canada: Work with AEM Membership and Advocacy Departments to incorporate member companies into AEM core services. Review government programming and stated procurement needs to determine if they present opportunities that align with AEM’s policy goals. Provide thorough assessments to help identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Create and enhance AEM connectivity to Canadian media outlets: Identify and connect with Canadian media outlets to highlight the equipment manufacturing industry. Coordinate with various internal stakeholders to develop a cohesive approach to media engagement.

Essential Skills:

• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Public speaking
• Budgeting
• Relationship building
• Decision making

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required across Canada to meet with member companies, host elected officials, and represent AEM at policy and political conferences: Up to 20%
• Travel required to Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, WI for internal meetings and trainings: Quarterly.

Technological Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Government Affairs software

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ten years working for the Government of Canada, House of Commons, or in a government affairs function for a member company or a manufacturing industry association.
• French language bilingual fluency required
• Requires public speaking
• Public policy development experience

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• 15 years working for the Government of Canada, House of Commons, and 3 years in an external advocacy role for trade association or corporation.

Please Note: This position is based in Ottawa, Canada. If hired, you’ll be employed through our trusted Employer of Record (EOR) partner, who will handle your payroll and local compliance, while you’ll work directly with the AEM team day-to-day.

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Salary:

Position Overview:

Santis Health, a leading public affairs, communications and strategy consultancy focusing on the health care sector, has an opportunity for a Senior Consultant with our Government Affairs Practice. Based in Alberta and working remotely, this ambitious, self-motivated individual will work closely with the Santis government affairs team to provide strategic problem solving, public policy and government affairs to clients.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of government affairs, public affairs, stakeholder relations and project management, as well as the most pressing health care and life sciences issues of the day. Previous experience working in health care, in the Alberta government or as a practicing consultant in Alberta would be an advantage.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working closely with Santis team members to manage a wide range of client projects and deliverables.
• Lead accounts and manage projects, ensuring ongoing client support, communication, development of project management plans, and fulfillment of overlapping deliverables.
• Advising on government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies.
• Interacting with government officials and decision-makers to build and maintain relationships.
• Tracking emerging and evolving public policy issues and analyzing their implications to client organizations.
• Interact with clients and prospective clients, media, partner agencies, stakeholders and colleagues to build and maintain excellent relationships.
• Identifying key stakeholders and creating tailored stakeholder maps.
• Developing government relations initiatives, a wide range of briefing notes, slide decks and other products.
• Developing project management plans and keeping the project team focused on meeting multiple, tight timelines.

Qualifications:

• Degree in political science, public policy, economics, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience); post-graduate qualifications are beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience directly in the government or in a government relations role.
• Competencies in health care policy, networks in the health care sector and knowledge of the Alberta government and health care system is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government affairs, public policy and politics in Alberta, and across Canada.
• A solid mix of project management, policy analysis and communications experience.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong research and analysis ability.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple clients and projects.
• Skilled in priority-setting, efficient time-management and the ability to work independently.
• High level of professionalism.
• Flexible schedule for some evening/weekend work.

About Santis Health Inc:

Santis Health is a health care and life sciences consulting firm that provides a wide range of strategy, communications, and government affairs services to clients across Canada. Clients of Santis Health include some of Canadas largest companies from Pfizer, Medtronic and Roche to Shoppers Drug Mart and LifeLabs national health organizations like the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) and multiple hospitals, community organizations, and patient groups. To learn more, please visit:

Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.

If you are interested in becoming the newest team member of Santis Health and believe you have the qualifications listed in the job description, please submit both your cover letter and resume here.

Job Description

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. 

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, we are looking for a Project Officer, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, to join our team. Operating at the intersection of academic governance, government relations, regulatory compliance, and strategic communications, you will play a pivotal role in designing and operationalizing systems and tools that enhance institutional effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with Yorkville University's strategic goals. Through collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance engagement, coordination, and visibility across a range of governance and compliance activities.

This is a full-time hybrid role, working 3 days per week in our downtown Toronto office.

What’s in it for you

Impact and ownership. You will have the opportunity to channel your curiosity and your drive, making measurable changes to the university through the project work you do. You will make a positive impact on the quality of the academic experience for thousands of students. 

Influence and exposure. As a Project Officer, you will contribute to multiple projects, working cross-functionally to create and optimize how project teams communicate and organize plans through SharePoint, ensuring transparency and adherence to institutional policies. You will work closely with influential internal and external stakeholders, growing your visibility and network. You will build trusted relationships and become a go-to expert.

Career development. Yorkville University is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. You will join an organization that inspires change, nurtures collaboration, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates. You will work alongside a team that embraces every chance to learn, engage in professional development, and motivate each other, with opportunities to grow within the organization.

As our new Project Officer, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, you will:

• Lead projects. You will support high-impact projects by applying sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. You will lead the execution of cross-functional initiatives that advance academic governance, regulatory compliance, institutional research, and government relations priorities.
• Manage project administration. You will build and manage collaborative tools and infrastructure (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet) to enable transparency, consistency, and effective project tracking for the team. You will maintain oversight of timelines and deliverables, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and progress across concurrent initiatives.
• Design and implement solutions. You will develop content such as briefing notes, internal communications, dashboards, and documentation that reflect institutional priorities and support decision-making. You will contribute to the development of frameworks and processes that enhance institutional readiness, data-informed planning, and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate engagement. You will play a key role socializing projects, building consensus and gaining buy-in and engagement. You will organize consultations, track action items, and support governance and policy processes, ensuring the participation of internal and external stakeholders.

You have:

• The experience. You are driven by an insatiable motivation to build plans, solutions, and projects that come to life and work. Deeply curious, you continuously seek opportunities to learn and apply your knowledge to inform policies and create processes.
• The background. You have a Bachelor’s degree - it may be  Public Administration, Education, Policy, Communications, or a related field- more importantly, you have the skills to take an idea and grow the concept, validating with research and analytics, and not just build but execute the plan. You may be familiar with academic governance, government relations, or survey data use.
• The interpersonal skills. You are an exceptional collaborator and communicator, able to build trust, gain buy in, influence without authority, and create genuine engagement. You have excellent written and verbal English skills. You can confidently work with internal and external stakeholders, including senior decision-makers and ministry representatives.
• The project management. You have experience coordinating cross-functional projects in a higher education or regulated environment. You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to create and maintain project plans and manage project meetings and communications. You have strong time management skills and can balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You are comfortable following structured processes and making decisions independently.
• The ownership. You are proactive, accountable, and driven to make a difference. You exercise sound judgment and can manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. You stay on top of what needs to be done, raise flags when necessary, and consistently deliver on time.
• The technical ability. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint and other collaboration tools. You can learn new systems quickly. You understand the importance of data accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.

Why work at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School? 

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones. 
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access. 
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.  

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest. 

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role.
• A virtual interview with the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs to discuss how your experience and approach align with the needs of the team and the organization.
• A case study exercise.
• A final in person  interview with the Director of National Regulatory Affairs and the Director, Academic Governance, Policies, & Compliance followed by a further interview with the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs and a member of the leadership team.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1- .

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StrategyCorp is looking for a new Government Relations Manager to join our team in Toronto.

WHO WE ARE?
StrategyCorp is a consulting firm focused on delivering integrated government relations, strategic communications, and management consulting strategies. From its offices in Toronto and Ottawa, StrategyCorp services clients across Canada and around the world.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The successful candidate will lead engagements and begin to develop their own clients. The successful candidate will have experience in consulting, and a proven history of impacting the public policy environment. They are a political junkie with an eye for detail.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Excellent writing with superior attention to detail – particularly taking complex subjects and relaying them in clear, concise formats.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with public officials and their staff.
• Communicating effectively with all levels of management, boards of directors, and staff as well as external individuals and groups.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legislation and policy documents.
• Skills in legislative advocacy, negotiations, and persuasion.
• Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking skills and aptitude for problem solving.
• Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, under pressure.
• Demonstrates taking initiative and sound independent judgment.
• Exemplary customer service skills, including dealing effectively with clients, colleagues and vendors.
• Ability to organize own work, set priorities, meet deadlines with a minimum of direction.
• Interest in business development and marketing the firm.
• Ability to provide mentorship to associates and consultants.
• Core math skills an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual in English and Canadian French is considered an asset
• Ability to do registrable lobbying activities federally and provincially is an asset

• University degree in political science, public policy, Canadian studies or similar
• 5+ years of government relations and/or consulting experience
• 2+ years leading a team
• Ability to do registrable lobbying activities federally and provincially is an asset

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Career development; we believe in growing our people and helping them achieve their goals
• Health benefits & Wellness Account, covered by us!
• 4 weeks vacation, flex days and a long break during the holidays
• Parental Leave Top-up
• Phone and data allowance 
• And a whole lot more…

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Internship Opportunity at StrategyCorp In Ottawa & Toronto
WHO WE ARE?
StrategyCorp is Canada’s trusted public affairs, communications, and management consulting advisor. Our professionals create the conditions for success for our clients by helping them to strategically manage both the substance and the politics of their opportunities or challenges. And we do this by bringing together the disciplines of management consulting, public affairs, and strategic communications to leave no material stone unturned in advancing our clients’ interests.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?
Position: Intern
Location: Toronto & Ottawa
Term: September 8, 2025 - December 23, 2025

StrategyCorp is seeking an Government Relations intern in our Ottawa and Toronto offices. Our ideal candidate is an up-and-coming consultant professional that shares our passion for delving into complex issues that require strategic thinking, problem solving, and a good understanding of consulting tools and best practices.

StrategyCorp has a fast-paced environment where an intern will have the opportunity to learn a lot. Responsibilities include conducting deep research and analysis, assisting senior project team members in formulating evidence-based advice for clients, drafting high quality deliverables, and assisting with new business proposal development. With these responsibilities comes an unparalleled opportunity to get exposure to the substance and politics of complex issues and projects that provide outstanding opportunities to grow as a consulting professional. 

To be successful you will need to possess:

• A degree in Political Science or an equivalent;
• Excellent writing with superior attention to detail – particularly taking complex subjects and relaying them in clear and concise ways;
• Critical and strategic thinking skills, and aptitude for problem solving;
• Strong numerical analysis skills and an understanding of the foundational principles of finance (Management Consulting specific requirement);
• Ability to work flexibly, often to tight deadlines;
• Experience working within project teams to meet client deliverables and timelines;
• Experienced in collaborating in teams with a mix of skills and experience levels to deliver outstanding client service and product quality;
• Knowledgeable in working with consulting methodologies and work approaches for addressing client service needs;
• Experienced in developing substantive and visually appealing reports and presentations in a variety of media; and,
• Interest in government/politics is an asset
• Someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). 

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Career development; we believe in growing our people and helping them achieve their goals
• Vacation and Flex days
• Phone allowance
• And a whole lot more…

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Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Government Relations Specialist  to join our team in Burnaby on a contract until June 2026.

The Government Relations Specialist will play an important role in driving the organization’s government relations program forward by planning and executing the day-to-day government affairs activities for the organization. As a key member of the government relations team, this position will play a lead role in implementing the government relations program to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• 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.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU  

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of “modern regulation for a resilient world.” We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.  At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.   

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including an annual salary of $68,500-$76,500 (pro-rated based on the length of contract). For full-time contract employees on this length of contract, we offer: 

• 8% additional pay in lieu of benefits.

• 10 vacation days per annum (pro-rated based on the length of contract). 

• A flex day program offering additional paid days off (usually alternating Fridays) as a result of a compressed work week. 

• A hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in-office. This role will be required to work in-office a minimum of 2 days per week during regular business operations.  

• The required tools, equipment, and technology for employees to work remotely are provided. 

• Free parking at the office. Transit reimbursement is offered to employees who take transit to work; we are centrally located near bus and Skytrain stops. 

WHO WE ARE  

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.  

Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act . We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.  

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants and government appointees. Board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization. 

To learn more about our work please visit us at    

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