Hybrid Senior Advisor, Government Relations – Federal

at Mitacs

• Job title: Senior Advisor, Government Relations – Federal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$102,255 - CA$120,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ottawa, Canada

About the role

• Senior Advisor managing Federal government relations for Mitacs, overseeing strategic partnerships and policy alignment to advance national innovation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive strategies for government relations and partnerships at the federal level.
• Act as a key advisor on policies and initiatives federally, ensuring Mitacs’ programs are strategically positioned to meet federal priorities
• Establish and deepen strategic relationships with government partners to advance Mitacs’ objectives to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Drive the development of strategic capacities within Mitacs and among regional partners, enhancing the organization’s influence on and contribution to the national innovation ecosystem.
• Spearhead initiatives to significantly increase Mitacs’ visibility and influence among innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
• Work in collaboration with internal teams to develop and deliver effective government relations strategies and materials that resonate at the federal level.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of government relations and partnership strategies contributing to the continuous improvement of Mitacs’ engagements with government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in political science, public policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years in government relations, politics or public policy
• Experience with the Government of Canada, with demonstrated interactions with ministers, cabinet, central agencies
• Experience with federal ministerial or prime ministerial offices
• Experience within the innovation and economic ecosystem, or with work integrated learning or government relations with an academic institution would be considered an asset.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships across political parties and with the public service.
• Strong understanding of decision-making and legislative processes.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders located across Canada.
• Must be able to comply with all lobbying registration requirements.

Benefits

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs
• We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process