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Port of Vancouver Government and Stakeholder Relations Advisor in Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The government and stakeholder relations advisor provides strategic advice regarding the government and key stakeholder relations components of critical files. This includes relationship building and maintenance, providing advice and guidance on strategic messaging, recommended approaches, and issues management, particularly, but not exclusively, as they relate to port authority-led infrastructure projects and tenant-led development projects. Reporting to the manager and senior strategic advisor, government relations, this position participates on and may lead, as appropriate, related tasks as required, including developing productive relationships with government and stakeholders, meeting and event scheduling and arranging, and the development of plans and strategies, reports, briefing notes, submissions, presentations and other materials.
What you do:
Work closely with the manager, develop andimplement government, regulatory agency and stakeholder communications andengagement activities, including participating/facilitating in meetings,planning and executing outreach programs, and tracking and managing issues.
Build and maintain strategic relationships withgovernment representatives at all levels, ensuring communication goals are met.
As required, provide VFPA representation in BCand across Canada with members of the provincial and federal government,industry, regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups andother stakeholders, where tact and diplomacy will be required to reconcileissues in a manner that advances VFPA interests.
Monitor, identify, report and providerecommendations on current and emerging issues that may impact corporateinitiatives.
Under direction, develop and implementoutreach, advocacy and other communications strategies, plans and tactics.
Ensure communications activities are alignedwith other departmental and organizational objectives and initiatives.
Incorporate government and key stakeholderengagement initiatives into project communications as required.
Coordinate the graphic design of communicationsand outreach materials, working closely with Corporate Communications asrequired.
Participate in cross-functional teams,providing subject matter expertise across the organization on governmentissues.
Provide general communications support on an asneeded basis, which may include planning and/or support of special events,government and media relations, business communications, tours andpresentations, photography, reports, general research, budgets and informationrequests.
Track engagement activities, action items andoutcomes.
Work with staff and external consultants tomonitor regulatory, government and stakeholder issues nationally, provinciallyand internationally as appropriate
Track government policy and regulatory changes,providing advice on their implications
Research and prepare briefing notes,submissions, binders, letters and other materials
Write regular and annual reports on workactivities and outcomes
Maintain government and stakeholder contacts inCRM and ensure records of engagement activities are kept up to date
Identify opportunities for continuousimprovement and create procedures and templates to assist with processes.Maintain a bring-forward system and follow-up on routine responsibilities.Prioritize and multi-task assignments to meet deliverables.
Compose, proofread and format correspondence,presentations and spreadsheets.
What you bring:
A bachelor’s degree inpolitical science or another appropriate university degree.
A minimum of five (5) years ofdemonstrable experience in federal government relations in Canada and indeveloping and implementing government relations strategies around complexprojects.
Musthave demonstrated, recently established relationships with provincial orfederal government elected and public service officials.
Strongnetworking and interpersonal skills, and strong knowledge of existing federaland provincial government structures, processes and priorities is considered anasset.
Exceptionalresearch, writing and analytical skills required.
Must be a self-motivatedindividual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, includingtact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively and positively with bothstaff and outside contacts.
Must be a strategic thinkerwith the ability to analyze individual initiatives in the context of the biggerpicture, identify issues, provide advice and escalate situations whennecessary.
Must be a team player with acustomer service focus.
Exceptional organizationalskills, attention to detail, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks arerequired.
What we offer:
Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
Flexible remote work program
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions with occasional evening, weekend and off-site work, which will include travel within BC and other locations in Canada. Flexibility to occasionally respond to issues during non-working hours.
Thisis Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintainlegal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in thehiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limitedto criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of thediversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .