Job Description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/28/2024Worker Type: PermanentLanguage(s) Required: English, FrenchTerm Duration (in months):Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $148,902 - $201,456Public policy and legislative process expertise needed:
With your extensive knowledge of public policy issues, you\xe2\x80\x99ll manage the preparation of responses to questions in parliament and notes for senior executives in federal departments and agencies. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also work with counterparts in the minister\xe2\x80\x99s and members\xe2\x80\x99 offices and with parliamentary and senate committees.This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s official languages.What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

• Develop and implement an effective government relations strategy
• Advise FCC senior leaders on optimizing relations with the federal government
• Recommend strategies for dealing with public policy issues
• Prepare briefing notes for FCC senior leaders and the Board
• Liaise with colleagues on messaging for special interest groups and other stakeholders
• Oversee the management of the customer complaint process
• Respond to requests for information

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Strong communicator experienced in advising senior leaders
• Creative negotiator who enjoys finding resolutions to customer complaints
• Strategic relationship-builder and team player
• Critical thinker with sound judgment and solid decision-making abilities
• Proven influencer with demonstrated negotiation skills

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need:

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant field (for example, business administration, political science, public management or public administration) and at least 10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Extensive functional knowledge of public policy issues, government, parliamentary and legislative processes and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of FCC\'s policies, legislation, stakeholders and history, and of the agriculture industry

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