Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations

Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations Join to apply for the Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations role at BC Housing. Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, the Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations is responsible for coordinating research, analysis, and development of materials to ensure government representatives receive accurate, relevant information regarding BC Housing programs and services. The role leads preparation for and attends intergovernmental high‑profile meetings, digitally and in person, to support BC Housing senior leadership and subject‑matter experts. The position provides strategic advice on intergovernmental and inter‑agency matters, including sensitive, emerging, and politically sensitive issues. Location & Employment Regular / Full‑time | BURNABY, BC Job ID: 6436 | Salary: $77,381.86 – $89,848.11 annually CANDIDATE PROFILE Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, political science, or other relevant discipline. Extensive experience in public affairs, government relations, issues management, and stakeholder relations. Considerable experience conducting research and analysis in a large, complex organization that has significant government oversight. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the objectives, programs and best practices of government relations, public affairs, issues management, and stakeholder relations. Strong knowledge of the BC political environment, social / community housing, and policy, including an understanding or proven interest in learning more about Indigenous Relations. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to learn new software. Strong research, analysis, verbal communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines with scrupulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as a team player with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including when collaborating on contentious and challenging priorities. Ability to synthesize and articulate complex issues, problem‑solve and facilitate the implementation of effective solutions. Ability to lead projects and provide advice to other staff, including senior leadership and executives. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner and display a high degree of judgement, discretion, and decision‑making ability. Ability to travel on commission business and work occasional evenings and weekends, with previous notice. Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace; please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call. How to Apply Review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process. Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document. Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted. BC Housing is committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr