Hybrid Senior Advisor, Government Relations & Policy na Defence Construction Canada

SUMMARY 

Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Policy, plays a strategic and critical role in fostering meaningful engagement with government stakeholders, other public institutions and policymakers at all levels. The incumbent develops and executes strategies to engage with Federal government officials and agencies, advocating for DCC’s interests, and building effective relationships to advance DCC’s corporate strategic objectives. 

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES 
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: 
Primary 

• Proactively monitor, analyze and interpret relevant programs and activities to gather information and intelligence on emerging risks, challenges and opportunities for DCC 
• Build network of government relations officials in the public service, as well as thought leaders, and nurture these strategic relationships 
• Identify broad range of other internal and external stakeholders, related to matters of both immediate concern as well as future concern, and coordinate responses and solutions 
• Represent and advocate for DCC at meetings and events with government officials, associations, and other relevant entities to advance key interests 
• Develop government relations plans and advocacy strategies • Conduct environmental scans of government activities, initiatives, priorities and other aspects of interest to DCC 
• Provide political guidance for deliverables (e.g. memos, strategic updates, ministerial or other briefings, key messages on specific matters, and other reports), and manage responses to inquiries from external entities, and keep all relevant entities and colleagues abreast of status of issues 
• Develop high-level communications and briefing materials in collaboration with other DCC teams, and lead, write, and advice on responses to inquiries from government officials at any level across Canada 
• Provide timely, well-supported expert advice and recommendations (e.g. on implications of and opportunities for DCC related to various issues), and lead the creation of briefing notes, presentations, and reports for the President and members of the Senior Management Group 
• Provide advice and recommendations on advocacy initiatives related to emerging issues and opportunities for DCC based on in-depth analysis, through both written notes and formal briefings 

Other

• Other duties as assigned 

SKILLS 
General and Specific Knowledge 

• Best practices, trends and expectations in government relations and policy 
• Government policies, guidelines, and legislation 
• Project and risk management principles 

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience 

• Minimum: university degree in political science, public affairs and policy management, government relations, law or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent 
• Preferred: graduate degree (e.g., Master of Public Policy and Administration or Master of Arts Public and International Affairs) with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent 

Abilities 

• Demonstrate strong understanding of government policy and implications for DCC 
• Demonstrate strong business acumen • Manage multiple deadlines and priorities 
• Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders 
• Apply risk management techniques 
• Use applicable computer software and operating systems 

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP 

• Provide advice to senior management, including executives 
• Provide functional direction and advice to employees, and representatives of the Client Partners and other government entities

 WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.

Your package will include:

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans