Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations

Description

Requirements

• Considerable experience conducting research and analysis in a large, complex organization that has significant government oversight.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to learn new software.
• Strong research, analysis, verbal communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including when collaborating on contentious and challenging priorities.
• Ability to lead projects and provide advice to other staff, including senior leadership and executives.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner and display a high degree of judgement, discretion, and decision-making ability.
• Strong knowledge of the BC political environment, social / community housing, and policy, including an understanding or proven interest in learning more about Indigenous Relations.
• Ability to travel on Commission business and work occasional evenings and weekends, with previous notice.
• Considerable knowledge of the objectives, programs and best practices of government relations, public affairs, issues management, and stakeholder relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, political science, or other relevant discipline.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Ability to synthesize and articulate complex issues, problem solve and facilitate the implementation of effective solutions.
• Extensive experience in the areas of public affairs, government relations, issues management, and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines with scrupulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance