Public Affairs Manager
About the role
Company Description
COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement, employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI, please visit our website at www.costi.org.
Role Description
The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for the organization’s engagement with governments, stakeholders, and community partners. The role focuses on proactive relationship-building, policy monitoring, and strategic advocacy to advance organizational objectives and strengthen the organization’s public profile.
This is a full-time non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
DUTIES
- Develop and execute government relations strategies, including lobbying, policy advocacy, and monitor legislative developments, while ensuring all lobbying activities. are accurately recorded in the lobbyist registry.
- Monitor legislation, regulatory changes, and public policy trends.
- Analyze public policy trends and provide recommendations to senior leadership on potential impacts.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations on public affairs activities and outcomes.
- Coordinate stakeholder mapping, outreach plans, and engagement activities to foster positive relationships.
- Lead community partnership initiatives, including sponsorships and community projects that enhance the organization's reputation and social impact.
- Represent the organization at external meetings, community forums, and policy consultations.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives requiring government or stakeholder engagement expertise.
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, political science, communications, or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or stakeholder management.
- Strong knowledge of government processes, policy analysis, and community engagement practices, with preference for candidates with a deep understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the policy landscape affecting newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and broader community-based services.
- Proven ability to build networks and manage multiple relationships simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work with senior executives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM tools.
- This role requires frequent travel between COSTI community sites and partner locations. The successful candidate must be able to meet this requirement. Where driving is an essential duty, a valid driver’s license will be required. COSTI is committed to accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
LOCATION: 1710 Dufferin Street, Toronto
START DATE: April 01, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $ 82,592 to $88,133 per annum + benefits
POSTING DATE: February 25, 2026
CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2026
We currently do not use artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applications
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.
Public Affairs Manager
About the role
Company Description
COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement, employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI, please visit our website at www.costi.org.
Role Description
The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for the organization’s engagement with governments, stakeholders, and community partners. The role focuses on proactive relationship-building, policy monitoring, and strategic advocacy to advance organizational objectives and strengthen the organization’s public profile.
This is a full-time non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
DUTIES
- Develop and execute government relations strategies, including lobbying, policy advocacy, and monitor legislative developments, while ensuring all lobbying activities. are accurately recorded in the lobbyist registry.
- Monitor legislation, regulatory changes, and public policy trends.
- Analyze public policy trends and provide recommendations to senior leadership on potential impacts.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations on public affairs activities and outcomes.
- Coordinate stakeholder mapping, outreach plans, and engagement activities to foster positive relationships.
- Lead community partnership initiatives, including sponsorships and community projects that enhance the organization's reputation and social impact.
- Represent the organization at external meetings, community forums, and policy consultations.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives requiring government or stakeholder engagement expertise.
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, political science, communications, or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or stakeholder management.
- Strong knowledge of government processes, policy analysis, and community engagement practices, with preference for candidates with a deep understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the policy landscape affecting newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and broader community-based services.
- Proven ability to build networks and manage multiple relationships simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work with senior executives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM tools.
- This role requires frequent travel between COSTI community sites and partner locations. The successful candidate must be able to meet this requirement. Where driving is an essential duty, a valid driver’s license will be required. COSTI is committed to accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
LOCATION: 1710 Dufferin Street, Toronto
START DATE: April 01, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $ 82,592 to $88,133 per annum + benefits
POSTING DATE: February 25, 2026
CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2026
We currently do not use artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applications
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.