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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Director
Job summary
Lead government relations and policy engagement across Canada by developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with elected officials and public servants, and advancing proposals related to clean energy, technology adoption, and economic resilience. Monitor policy developments, prepare analysis and briefings, coordinate campaigns and coalition efforts, represent the organization publicly, mentor staff, and advise leadership on policy opportunities and risks.
Job details
Company Description New Economy Canada is a non-partisan initiative that brings together business, labour, and Indigenous leaders to accelerate Canada’s economic transformation. The organization focuses on advancing resilient and affordable clean energy and technology to drive investment, quality jobs, and long-term energy security. Its partners span diverse industrial sectors and are actively implementing practical solutions that support sustainable growth. Collectively, New Economy Canada’s alliance employs or represents over 750,000 workers and generates more than $200 billion CAD in annual revenues. This collaborative approach offers team members the opportunity to work with influential stakeholders shaping Canada’s future economy. Role Description The Director, Policy & Government Relations is a full-time remote role responsible for leading New Economy Canada’s engagement with policymakers and public institutions across Canada. In this position, the director will develop and execute government relations strategies, build and maintain relationships with elected officials and senior public servants, and advance policy proposals that support clean energy, technology adoption, and economic resilience. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, preparing briefing notes and policy analysis, coordinating advocacy campaigns, and representing the organization in meetings, consultations, and public forums. The director will collaborate closely with partner organizations, internal teams, and external advisors to align advocacy efforts, support coalition-building, and ensure consistent messaging. This role also involves mentoring staff, overseeing external communications related to policy initiatives, and providing strategic advice to leadership on opportunities and risks in the public policy landscape. Qualifications Strong background in governmental affairs and government relations, with experience shaping public policy at federal, provincial, or territorial levels. Demonstrated expertise in lobbying and legislative relations, including building constructive relationships with elected officials, staff, and public servants. Ability to analyze and interpret legislation and regulatory frameworks, and to translate complex legislative issues into clear strategic recommendations. Proven experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies, including consultation processes, stakeholder engagement, and coalition-building. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft policy briefs, position papers, and speaking notes for diverse audiences. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment in politically sensitive environments. Experience working with or within business, labour, Indigenous organizations, or clean energy and technology sectors is an asset. Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across virtual teams. Relevant post-secondary education in public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
What you’ll do
Lead government relations and policy engagement across Canada by developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with elected officials and public servants, and advancing proposals related to clean energy, technology adoption, and economic resilience. Monitor policy developments, prepare analysis and briefings, coordinate campaigns and coalition efforts, represent the organization publicly, mentor staff, and advise leadership on policy opportunities and risks.
Requirements
Requires substantial government affairs experience and a record of shaping public policy at federal, provincial, or territorial levels, including lobbying, legislative relations, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting, and have relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience; sector experience is an asset.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Government Relations
- Public Policy
- Lobbying
- Legislative Relations
- Legislative Analysis
- Regulatory Analysis
- Advocacy Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coalition-Building
- Policy Writing
- Strategic Communication
- Political Judgment
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Mentoring
- Remote Collaboration
Job areas
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy