Director, Government Relations

1 week ago


Old Toronto, Canada Hydroone Full time
Director, Government Relations & Partnerships

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work, and play.

Hydro One is at the centre of the energy transition in Ontario and the Director, Government Relations and Partnerships will play a key role in deploying that strategy with the federal and provincial government. Reporting to the Vice President Stakeholder Relations, they will work closely with industry/sector partners and will actively participate with industry associations and networking groups. The Director will play a key role in advancing Hydro One’s relationships, reputation, mission, and the broader public interests with governments and other strategic partners.

The ideal candidate brings extensive government relations experience with a demonstrated track record of positioning an organization to effectively work with and influence all levels of government. They will be an impactful communicator with an ability to engage, influence, and inspire key stakeholders. A genuine team player able to build consensus and bridges across all levels, both internally and externally. Above all else, the ideal candidate will bring strong people leadership skills to make a meaningful contribution to the business at large.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in a related field and has 10 to 15 years of related government relations, public relations, and communications experience. They possess strong political acumen and have the ability to influence outcomes as well as develop strong and effective teams. The Director is a seasoned government relations leader with experience working in a regulated environment being a strong asset. From past experience, they can develop, execute and measure integrated plans to drive results. They also have a successful track record in managing and building trusted relationships and the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online. We thank all those who express an interest; however, only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do.

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