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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.

Job Description

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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Policy Analyst Health | Analyste des politiques, Sant

Internal/ External Posting
Full-time/ Permanent

Location: Ottawa (hybrid) is preferred, open to other locations if a suitable applicant is found.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and education. AFN also offers generous time off (3 weeks of paid vacation per year to start, paid time off for December-January holidays, 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year, 9 days of special leave per year), a pension and benefit plan, annual amounts towards physical fitness and professional development, and maternity & parental leave top up.

Qualified persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Closing Date: Open until filled

The AFN is dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require accommodation, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are invited to meet regarding this employment opportunity.

Who We Are:

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is an advocacy organization, taking direction and fulfilling mandates as directed by First Nations in-Assembly through resolutions. As a national advocacy organization for First Nations, the AFN seeks to advance First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights through the development policy, public education and where applicable, the co-development of legislation to build First Nations capacity.

The AFN was created out of a desire among First Nations leadership for a strong and effective collective advocacy organization. From this, values such as respect for human rights, diversity, justice, and the sovereignty of each rights-holding First Nation guide the work of the organization.

The Role:

The Assembly of First Nations is seeking an experienced, skilled, and motivated individual who will be responsible for researching information and statistics, conducting analysis, and preparing written documents related primarily to First Nations Health. The policy analyst will provide recommendations for policy development, interpretation, and application. The incumbent will also be responsible for the achievement of defined work plans and objectives aimed at supporting and advancing AFNs national advocacy positions, interests, and strategies in First Nations Health related issues and priorities.

Reporting to the Director, Health, the Policy Analyst will have the following keyduties and responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research on First Nations related policies and best practices
• Develop policy proposals and recommendations based on research findings and partner consultations.
• Evaluate existing policies and regulations to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with relevant partners including government agencies, educational institutions, and First Nations to gather input and ensure policy coherence.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, policy briefs, and presentations summarizing research findings and policy recommendations.
• Present research outcomes and policy proposals to internal and external partners, including government officials, educational institutions, and First Nations Communities
• Build and maintain relationships with partners in First Nations communities, educational institutions, and government officials.
• Stay informed about the latest developments with First Nations concerns.
• Participate in the various working groups and support the group with organizing and coordinating AFNs participation in meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, Policy Administration, Political Sciences, or a related field of study with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working directly with First Nations policy and advocacy.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in policy analysis, preferably working directly with First Nations or working with First Nations policies and programs
• Strong understanding of principles, international agreements, and regulatory frameworks with a First Nations lens
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in partner engagement and facilitation of collaborative processes is desirable.
• English is the working language although the ability to communicate effectively in Indigenous language or French is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the AFN! We truly appreciate your application and will carefully review your resume. As we receive a high number of applications, we want to inform you that we can only contact shortlisted candidates.

AFN may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

Analyste des politiques, Sant

Affichage interne/externe

Temps plein / Permanent

Lieu de travail :Ottawa de prfrence (hybride), autres lieux possibles si un(e) candidat(e) adquat(e) est trouv(e).

chelle salariale: En fonction de lexprience et de la formation. LAPN offre des salaires comptitifs, des congs gnreux (3semaines de vacances payes par an pour commencer, des congs pays pour les Ftes de fin danne, 3semaines de congs de maladie pays par an, 9 jours de congs spciaux par an), un rgime de retraite et davantages sociaux, des montants annuels pour le conditionnement physique et le perfectionnement professionnel, ainsi quun complment de cong de maternit et de cong parental.

La prfrence sera accorde aux personnes qualifies dascendance autochtone, conformment larticle 16 (1) de laLoi canadienne sur les droits de la personne.

Date de clture : ouvert jusqu ce que le poste soit combl.

LAPN sengage mettre en place un processus de slection et un environnement de travail inclusifs. Si vous avez des besoins prcis, veuillez en informer lagent(e) des ressources humaines au moment o un entretien vous sera propos.

Qui sommes-nous?

LAssemble des Premires Nations (APN) est une organisation de dfense des intrts des Premires Nations, qui prend ses directives et accomplit ses mandats conformment aux rsolutions adoptes par les Premires Nations-en-assemble. En tant quorganisation nationale de dfense des intrts des Premires Nations, lAPN cherche promouvoir les droits inhrents et issus des traits des Premires Nations par llaboration de politiques, la sensibilisation du public et, le cas chant, llaboration conjointe de lois visant renforcer les capacits des Premires Nations.

LAPN est ne de la volont des dirigeants des Premires Nations de se doter dune organisation collective forte et efficace de dfense des intrts. Des valeurs telles que le respect des droits de la personne, la diversit, la justice et la souverainet de chaque Premire Nation dtentrice de droits guident le travail de lorganisation.

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L'Assemble des Premires Nations est la recherche d'une personne exprimente, comptente et motive qui sera charge de rechercher des informations et des statistiques, d'effectuer des analyses et de prparer des documents crits principalement relatifs la sant des Premires Nations. L'analyste des politiques formulera des recommandations pour l'laboration, l'interprtation et l'application de politiques. Le(la) titulaire du poste sera galement responsable de la ralisation de plans de travail et dobjectifs dfinis visant promouvoir les positions, les intrts et les stratgies de plaidoyer nationales de l'APN en ce qui concerne les priorits et les enjeux en matire de sant des Premires Nations.

Relevant du(de la) directeur(trice) de la Sant, lanalyste des politiques a les principales responsabilits suivantes :

• Mener des recherches approfondies sur les politiques et les pratiques exemplaires relatives aux Premires Nations.
• laborer des propositions et des recommandations stratgiques sur la base des rsultats des recherches et des consultations avec les partenaires.
• valuer les politiques et les rglements existants afin de cerner les lacunes, les inefficacits et les domaines amliorer.
• Collaborer avec les partenaires pertinents, notamment les agences gouvernementales, les tablissements denseignement et les Premires Nations, afin de recueillir des renseignements et dassurer la cohrence des politiques.
• Prparer des rapports clairs et concis, des notes dorientation et des prsentations rsumant les rsultats de la recherche et les recommandations stratgiques.
• Prsenter les rsultats de la recherche et les propositions stratgiques aux partenaires internes et externes, y compris aux fonctionnaires, aux tablissements denseignement et aux communauts des Premires Nations.
• tablir et entretenir des relations avec les principales parties prenantes des communauts des Premires Nations, les tablissements denseignement et les reprsentants du gouvernement.
• Se tenir au courant des derniers dveloppements en ce qui a trait aux proccupations des Premires Nations.
• Participer aux divers groupes de travail et aider le groupe organiser et coordonner la participation de lAPN aux runions.
• Autres tches assignes par le(la) directeur(trice).

Qualifications

• Diplme de premier cycle en tudes autochtones, politiques publiques, administration des politiques, sciences politiques ou dans un domaine dtudes connexe avec un minimum de 3 5 ans dexprience pertinente, ou une combinaison quivalente dtudes et dexprience dans le domaine des politiques et de la dfense des intrts des Premires Nations.
• Un minimum de trois ans dexprience dans lanalyse des politiques, de prfrence en travaillant directement avec les Premires Nations ou en travaillant sur les politiques et les programmes des Premires Nations.
• Solide comprhension des principes de droits, des accords internationaux et des cadres rglementaires dans loptique des Premires Nations.
• Matrise de lanalyse des donnes et des logiciels statistiques.
• Excellentes aptitudes la communication crite et orale, avec la capacit de communiquer efficacement des concepts complexes divers publics.
• Solides capacits de rflexion critique et de rsolution de problmes.
• Capacit travailler de manire indpendante, grer plusieurs tches et respecter les dlais.
• Une exprience de la mobilisation des partenaires et de la facilitation des processus de collaboration est souhaitable.
• Langlais est la langue de travail, mais la capacit communiquer efficacement en franais ou dans une langue autochtone est un atout.

Merci de lintrt que vous portez lAPN! Nous vous remercions pour votre candidature et examinerons attentivement votre CV. tant donn le grand nombre de candidatures que nous recevons, nous souhaitons vous informer que nous ne communiquerons quavec les candidats prslectionns.

LAPN se rserve le droit dannuler, de reporter ou de rviser tout moment une offre demploi.

The Senior Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs is a pivotal role within the BCMEA Government and Public Affairs team. This position is responsible for advancing the BCMEA’s influence and strategic engagement with provincial and federal government bodies, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders affecting the longshore and maritime industry. The role ensures that the BCMEA has a proactive and agile posture on legislation, regulatory framework, and policy shifts that impact waterfront employers across British Columbia.

With a deep understanding of government operations and regulatory mechanics, the Senior Manager will s shape the BCMEA’s voice in Ottawa and Victoria — advocating for policies that support supply chain stability, labour harmony, and economic resilience.

Why Join the BCMEA?

The BCMEA plays a foundational role in Canada’s supply chain. As Senior Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs, you’ll help shape the policies that keep our waterfront strong, stable, and forward-looking. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, industry, and public impact — in an organization where your voice matters, your expertise drives outcomes, and your leadership influences the future of Canadian trade.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive government and regulatory affairs strategies aligned with the BCMEA’s organizational objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments at the federal and provincial levels with potential impacts on the maritime and waterfront sectors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, senior bureaucrats, regulators, and industry associations.
• Build a system to track all government relations activities, legislative and regulatory issues and engagements with provincial and federal officials.
• Prepare briefings, submissions, position papers, and testimony for legislative or regulatory consultations and committees.
• Coordinate the BCMEA’s responses to regulatory consultations, white papers, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Support internal leadership by providing strategic advice on government relations matters, emerging policy issues, and advocacy approaches.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Labour Relations, Human Resources, Training, Legal, Data Analytics etc.) to ensure alignment between regulatory positions and operational realities.
• Represent the BCMEA in multi-stakeholder working groups, industry forums, and cross-sectoral coalitions.
• Contribute to Government and Public Affairs strategic planning, communications, and issues management strategies as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking : Ability to synthesize political, regulatory, and operational inputs into actionable advocacy strategies.
• Political Acumen : Deep understanding of how government works, with the ability to navigate complex decision-making environments.
• Relationship Management : Skilled in building rapport and trust across a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior officials to industry partners.
• Communication Excellence : Superior written and verbal communication skills, including experience in policy writing, briefing materials, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaboration & Influence : Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without authority, and operate with discretion and diplomacy.
• Adaptability : Comfortable in a fast-moving environment where policy shifts and government timelines evolve rapidly.
• Analytical Rigor : Strong research and evaluation capabilities, with an eye for both big-picture trends and fine-grain legislative detail.
• Organizational Mastery : Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple files, timelines, and stakeholder priorities without losing focus or follow-through.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset : Embraces emerging digital tools and platforms that enhance policy monitoring, stakeholder tracking, and personal productivity — from CRM systems to AI-enhanced research and communication tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public Administration, law, communications, or a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related area.
• Experience working within or directly with the federal government is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes in Canada, especially relating to transportation, labour, trade, or infrastructure sectors.
• Previous experience in a unionized or industrial operations environment is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional travel to Ottawa, Victoria, and port regions as required.
• In-office work environment based out of Vancouver, BC.
• Some extended hours may be required as organizational priorities dictate.
• Must be able to occasionally attend government meetings, briefings, or public hearings outside standard business hours.

BC Maritime Employers Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.