Full-Time Senior Officer, Public Policy and Engagement
Job Description
BGC Canada is seeking a Senior Officer, Public Policy and Engagement to support our advocacy and government relations work. Reporting to the Director, Public Policy and Engagement, this role will help develop and influence public policy, secure funding, and build relationships with governments across provincial and federal jurisdictions.
About BGC Canada
Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As Canada’s largest child- and youth-serving charitable organization, BGC Canada provides vital programs and services to nearly 150,000 young people more than 600 communities across Canada.
We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, and opportunity.
And it works. 69% of alumni say a Club saved their life. We help increase academic performance and decrease risky behaviours. The kids and teens we serve tell us that we’ve helped them feel more confident, get along better with others and make better choices for themselves.
Opportunity Changes Everything is our rallying cry and the foundation of BGC Canada’s recent rebranding. It embodies our goals:
- To become known as Canada’s leading champion of children and youth
- To provide more children and youth with a third place between the realities of home life and the pressures of school
- To nurture Canada’s next generation
If a young person needs it, BGC Clubs provide it.
BGC Canada’s National Team
BGC Canada’s national team supports our member Clubs and leads in issues management, policy advocacy, and other critical work on behalf of Clubs. We advance the agenda for the children, youth, and families served by member Clubs through critical work in public policy, research, program development, and Club support. The national team is also responsible for building the BGC brand, fundraising, and managing public relations and communications for our cause.
About You
As the ideal candidate, you are an established government relations professional with a keen grasp of federal or provincial politics and the policy development processes. You are able to lobby at the federal and provincial levels, and with support from the Director, are confident leading campaigns from inception through to funding success. Collaborative and with excellent communication skills, you’re also able to research and draft briefs, advocacy documents, grant applications, and other written materials for publication. You have a proven track record of advocacy and driving government investment and are eager to steer collaborative advocacy with other organizations and stakeholders across the sector.
You’re also – most importantly – committed to improving the lives of youth across Canada.
About the Role
The Senior Officer, Public Policy and Engagement will be responsible for leading advocacy campaigns for BGC Canada and supporting coalition-based advocacy efforts led by our Clubs. BGC advocates for child and youth mental health, employment, and poverty eradication, and the Senior Officer will play a key role in advancing those campaigns with governments across the country. The Senior Officer is a key point of contact for Club leadership and will also help facilitate local advocacy and events on an as-needed basis.
To achieve these goals, the Senior Officer will build and maintain a network of relationships with key stakeholders and political contacts related to their files. They will proactively monitor and identify emerging issues and funding opportunities related to BGC and Clubs’ work, with a particular focus on the national childcare agreements, and will find opportunities for BGC to shape legislative and regulatory priorities. They will also coordinate with other teams at BGC Canada on a regular basis.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Researching and drafting new policy and advocacy priorities
- Arranging and leading meetings with elected and government officials
- Monitoring political developments and funding opportunities across jurisdictions
- Briefing management on emerging policy priorities
- Advocacy related event planning
Our Ideal Candidate
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a government relations, advocacy, or public policy role
- Graduate degree in a related discipline
- Strong research and communication skills, both written and verbal
- No or minimal lobbying restrictions across jurisdictions
- Bilingual
- Experience with government grant applications preferred
Working Environment
The ideal candidate will be Ottawa-based, working from home. Some cross-country travel will be required. When working from home, the incumbent must have a space where they can work comfortably and focus on their tasks. BGC Canada will provide the necessary technology required to get the job done.
If the successful candidate resides in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA-based), they will be expected to work in a hybrid model out of the national office, located near Yonge & Eglinton.
How to Apply
We would like to hear from you if you are interested in this role. Please forward your cover letter and resume confidentially to **@bg****.com and include “Senior Officer, Public Policy and Engagement – YOUR NAME” in the subject line of your email.
BGC Canada is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons, and other persons from diverse backgrounds. Upon request, we offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
This is a full-time, permanent role. The salary range for this position starts at $65,000, and placement within the range is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
Application deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023
How to Apply
We would like to hear from you if you are interested in this role. Please forward your cover letter and resume confidentially to HR@bgccan.com and include “Senior Officer, Public Policy and Engagement – YOUR NAME” in the subject line of your email.55 total views, 0 today