JOB TITLE:  Specialist, Government Relations

DEPARTMENT:  Office of the CAO

POSTING NUMBER:  106747

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Temporary 18-months

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek, variable hours

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE:  5

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $88,458.00 - $99,516.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:  $110,573.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  May 13, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  May 27, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Government Relations and Public Liaison, this role contributes to the development and implementation of government relations initiatives to support the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Administrative Officer and the Corporate Leadership Team. Establishes linkages for the City of Brampton with opportunities arising from all orders of Government (local, regional, provincial, federal) in efforts to identify opportunities and advance priorities. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify, align projects, and develop initiatives and services that could be eligible for external funding.

Government Relations

• Provide consistent, regular and reliable information and advice to Mayor, Councillors, Corporate Leadership Team on strategies that contribute to positive government relations outcomes.
• Regularly monitor, report and advise on government activities, initiatives and public policy decisions impacting the City.
• Working collaboratively with other departments, take a lead role in the research, development and identification of external funding opportunities for the City to leverage improving its financial stability.
• Maintain a current list of locally elected officials, Members of Cabinet and key senior officials at the provincial and federal levels.
• Provide support and input to federal and provincial government public policy development, including submissions to federal and provincial standing committees, task forces and commissions.
• Proactively conduct research and analysis (including benchmarking and best practices), and prepare documents relating to current public policy issues, trends, recommendations and potential impact(s) to the City.
• Assist in the implementation of key government relations initiatives, including pre-budget submissions, election strategies and communications with legislative committees.

 Corporate Contribution

• Conducts research and analysis using internal and external resources to gain insight into current public policy, programs and processes.
• Identifies current trends in influencing provincial and federal decision making.
• Contribute to regular briefings to Mayor, Councillors and Corporate Leadership Team.

 Communication and Reporting

• Provide timely updates and regular legislative analysis on emerging public policy issues, including funding opportunities.
• Provide public policy analysis and recommendations to advance City priorities and identify advocacy needs and opportunities.

 Customer Service

• Champion excellence in customer service standards and delivery with key external partners and stakeholder groups.
• Maintain an active network with other governments’ officials, associations and community agencies.

 Teamwork & Cooperation

• Work well within diverse groups to achieve common goals and objectives to improve efficiency
• Participate and support project initiatives as required.
• Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
• Collaborates in support of sponsorship and grant initiatives.
• Participate as a member of cross-functional teams.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree or Diploma in Political Science, Public Administration, Business or suitable equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years government relations, public relations, volunteer/community liaison experience preferably in the public sector.
• Proven experience in government relations, public policy development, strategy.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Formal post graduate training in public administration, public policy or other professional designation is an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to foster trust, cooperation and collaboration.
• Time management, organizational, analytical, research and presentation skills.
• Excellent ability to manage significant issues which attract political/media/community attention through sound issues management techniques and ability to manage diverse relationships.
• Knowledge of legislation and awareness of current social, economic and sound political acumen is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with various levels of staff and political leaders.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/software.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid G class licence and access to reliable transportation.

 **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.  

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106747 by May 27, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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