Hybrid Government Relations Director

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Develop and execute Alberta government relations strategy
  • Undertake a wide variety of creative tactics to deliver on TELUS’ priorities
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with political leaders, academics, civil society groups, trade associations, public servants and other stakeholders
  • Support TELUS public sector sales team and federal government relations
  • Support Indigenous reconciliation efforts
  • Lead the creation of reports, submissions, messages and collateral materials
  • Lead and train TELUS team members to support advocacy efforts
  • Report on progress to executives
  • Guide and support executives in developing their relationships with key government officials
  • Partner with public sector entities at all levels of government to advance Alberta’s innovation economy and connectivity, support public sector sales, and strengthen federally-focused advocacy with Alberta stakeholders
  • Oversee TELUS’ Alberta lobbyist registration and ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations guiding engagement with the Alberta government

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field
  • Experienced government relations professional with a deep understanding of political processes, government decision-making, and policy development
  • Robust knowledge of Alberta’s political and bureaucratic space, with a proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and building consensus among diverse stakeholders
  • A data-driven approach to public policy advocacy and campaigning
  • A talent for bringing people together and harnessing the collective energy to get things done
  • Extraordinary ability to craft clear communications, and bring forward insights and recommendations to all levels of stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry, regulatory environment, and digital infrastructure policy (Great-to-haves)
  • Experience in large matrix-style organizations (Great-to-haves)
  • Bilingual considered an asset (Great-to-haves)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures
  • Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
  • Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

Job title

Government Relations Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$128,000 - CA$192,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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