Conseillerre sniore, Relations gouvernementales, Qubec

Job Description Salary : Conseillerre sniore, Relations gouvernementales, Qubec Mitacs est une organisation sans but lucratif nationale qui aide des partenaires des secteurs privé et sans but lucratif relever des défis stratégiques en tirant profit du talent de classe mondiale du Canada et d’un réseau mondial de partenariats. Par ces collaborations, Mitacs aide ses entreprises partenaires et ses partners communautaires à réussir, soutient le développement des compétences des étudiants et renforce le système d’innovation du Canada. Veuillez visiter notre site Web pour en apprendre davantage au sujet de Mitacs et pour consulter la description de poste détaillée : Carrières Mitacs. Senior Advisor, Government Relations (Quebec) Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, the Senior Advisor, Quebec will serve as the lead for government relations in Quebec. The Senior Advisor will build and maintain relationships with provincial government officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders, while monitoring provincial innovation policy priorities. Key Responsibilities Provincial Strategy Execution : Implement comprehensive strategies for government relations and partnerships tailored to Quebec. Government Advisory and Relations : Act as a key advisor on policies and initiatives within Quebec, ensuring Mitac's programs are strategically positioned to meet provincial priorities and complement federal advocacy efforts. Partnership Cultivation : Establish and deepen strategic relationships with government partners in Quebec to advance Mitac's objectives and ensure a cohesive approach to the broader government relations strategy. Strategic Capacity Building for Innovation : 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, with a focus on Quebec. Focused Stakeholder Engagement : Spearhead initiatives to significantly increase Mitac's visibility and influence among innovation ecosystem stakeholders in Quebec. Collaboration and Leadership : Work in collaboration with internal teams, including business development, communications, programs, and policy, to develop and deliver effective government relations strategies and materials that resonate at both provincial and federal levels. Performance and Impact Measurement : Monitor and report on the effectiveness of government relations and partnership strategies within Quebec, contributing to the continuous improvement of Mitac's engagements with government stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Profile Undergraduate degree in political science, public policy, or a related field. 2+ years experience as lobbyist. 5+ years in government relations, politics or public policy in Quebec. 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. Experience implementing strategies aligned with innovation policies. 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. Hiring Range $102,255 – $114,285 Hiring and Salary Range Transparency Typically, employees are hired, transferred, or promoted within the salary range, specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range. The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position, encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum, indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role. Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, where a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise that far exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process. Mitacs 2024 Workplace Impact Award Winner Mitacs is proud to have been named as a 2024 Workplace Impact Award Winner by Diversio, the leading global platform for workplace inclusion. The award recognizes organizations that are making measurable, systems-level progress in embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across their operations, and leading change in how people experience work. #J-18808-Ljbffr