Senior Manager, Advocacy and Government Relations

at  YWCA Metro Vancouver

Job Description
Advocacy and government relations are a critical and growing function of YWCA Metro Vancouver, as demonstrated in our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Through this work, the YWCA influences public policy, informs government strategies and funding, and builds public awareness and support for key priorities related to gender equity, housing, child care, ending gender-based violence, poverty reduction and truth and reconciliation.
You are an experienced and well-connected leader who is passionate about supporting systemic change. As Senior Manager, Advocacy and Government Relations, you are responsible for managing outreach and relationships with a diverse network of government and non-government leaders and advancing our advocacy and government relations portfolio, in alignment with the YWCA’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in collaboration with leadership, employees and program participants. You will lead on government engagement, policy research and development and advocacy more broadly. You will build strong relationships with government and community, work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and use your in-depth knowledge of British Columbia’s political and policy climate to advance the organization’s systems change agenda.

ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION:

• Plan, resource and oversee major advocacy projects and programs, bringing cross functional teams together and managing relationships with external contractors and partners
• Monitor public affairs and media related to YWCA advocacy priorities and recommend strategies and approaches in response.
• Plan and organize strategic advocacy and public education events, in collaboration with the marketing communications team, Indigenous Relations team and other YWCA departments.
• Collaborate on advocacy campaigns, in partnership with marketing communications team and other YWCA departments.
• Develop advocacy content for internal and external publications, media, blog and social media.