Corporate Strategic Lead, Government Relations

at  City of Burlington Ontario

Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
October 7, 2024
Salary/Wage Range:
$110,779.00 - $138,474.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don’t just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Location:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position overview:
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, the Corporate Strategic Lead, Government Relations develops the City’s strategic approach to government relations, which is inclusive of advocacy with senior levels of government to help advance identified strategic City priorities and influence public policy on issues impacting residents, businesses and City operations; identifying and helping secure funding opportunities for identified strategic priorities and projects; and monitoring and reporting on changes to legislation/regulations, policies and key parliamentary activities and their impact on and opportunities for the City. The job is responsible for developing and fostering strong relationships between the City and senior levels of government and municipal associations.
Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for:

• The development and regular updating of the City’s strategically aligned government relations work plan.
• Leading the development of annual and ad-hoc advocacy priorities and action plans that are in keeping with the City’s strategic plan Vision 2040 and From Vision to Focus.
• Identifying opportunities to influence the development of public policies at the regional, provincial, and federal levels.
• Coordinating and formulating strategies to assist and/or lead with the preparation of resolutions, reports, letters, delegation meetings, pre-budget submissions and required briefing notes.
• Providing intergovernmental advocacy advice and support for Council and senior leadership as well as providing strategic information on the latest legislative policy and issues.
• Coordinating the City’s response to provincial and federal consultations.
• Identifying advocacy priorities for delegation meetings at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.
• Identifying funding programs that are appropriate for City initiatives and priorities.
• Supporting departments in identifying the impact on City’s strategic objectives and priorities, and the completion of funding applications. Preparing any required reports for Council approval.
• Identifying emerging issues or potential risks that could affect the City’s operations. Proactively develop, communicate and coordinate strategies for the Mayor, Council and senior leadership to mitigate these issues.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with other orders of government (regional, provincial, federal), municipal partners, and municipal government associations (AMO, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus (OBCM), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Metrolinx, etc.), to create awareness and support for our priorities, challenges and aspirational goals.
• As a member of the Corporate Affairs team assist in facilitation, coaching and managing of external contractors for specific corporate projects as required.

Requirements:
Applicants require a University Degree with an emphasis on Communications, Political Science or Public Administration. Applicants require four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in Government Relations.
The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and be a strategic problem solver. Having a solid understanding of the City’s key priorities will foster success within this role.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted

• The development and regular updating of the City’s strategically aligned government relations work plan.
• Leading the development of annual and ad-hoc advocacy priorities and action plans that are in keeping with the City’s strategic plan Vision 2040 and From Vision to Focus.
• Identifying opportunities to influence the development of public policies at the regional, provincial, and federal levels.
• Coordinating and formulating strategies to assist and/or lead with the preparation of resolutions, reports, letters, delegation meetings, pre-budget submissions and required briefing notes.
• Providing intergovernmental advocacy advice and support for Council and senior leadership as well as providing strategic information on the latest legislative policy and issues.
• Coordinating the City’s response to provincial and federal consultations.
• Identifying advocacy priorities for delegation meetings at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.
• Identifying funding programs that are appropriate for City initiatives and priorities.
• Supporting departments in identifying the impact on City’s strategic objectives and priorities, and the completion of funding applications. Preparing any required reports for Council approval.
• Identifying emerging issues or potential risks that could affect the City’s operations. Proactively develop, communicate and coordinate strategies for the Mayor, Council and senior leadership to mitigate these issues.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with other orders of government (regional, provincial, federal), municipal partners, and municipal government associations (AMO, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus (OBCM), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Metrolinx, etc.), to create awareness and support for our priorities, challenges and aspirational goals.
• As a member of the Corporate Affairs team assist in facilitation, coaching and managing of external contractors for specific corporate projects as required