Government Relations Director

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate AffairsJob Function: CommunicationsStatus: Full TimeSchedule: RegularDescriptionConnect. Influence. Advance: Lead Government Relations Strategy That Shapes Alberta's FutureOur team and what we will accomplish togetherAt TELUS, social purpose fuels everything we do. We are laser-focused on delivering impact where it matters most: connecting people, revolutionizing healthcare, strengthening communities, transforming agriculture, and leading sustainability efforts. As such, we invest in and grow these businesses in ways that shape public policy from building networks that are foundational to a digital economy to technology solutions for healthcare and smart agriculture, and supporting indigenous reconciliation.As Director, Government Relations you will lead the strategy, planning and execution focusing on government relations in Alberta. You will engage with and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including executive leaders, government, trade associations, civil society and academics. Your energy, drive and resilience will get the job done and create a better future for Alberta and Canada.What you’ll doDevelop and execute Alberta government relations strategyUndertake a wide variety of creative tactics to deliver on TELUS’ prioritiesDevelop and maintain productive relationships with political leaders, academics, civil society groups, trade associations, public servants and otherstakeholdersSupport TELUS public sector sales team and federal government relationsLead the creation of reports, submissions, messages and collateral materialsLead and train TELUS team members to support advocacy effortsReport on progress to executivesGuide and support executives in developing their relationships with key government officialsPartner with public sector entities at all levels of government to advance Alberta’s innovation economy and connectivity, support public sector sales, andstrengthen federally-focused advocacy with Alberta stakeholdersOversee TELUS’ Alberta lobbyist registration and ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations guiding engagement with the Alberta governmentQualificationsWhat you bringBachelor\'s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related fieldMinimum 10 years experience in government relations, public policy, or a related fieldExperienced government relations professional with a deep understanding of political processes, government decision-making, and policy developmentRobust knowledge of Alberta’s political and bureaucratic space, with a proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and building consensus among diverse stakeholdersA data-driven approach to public policy advocacy and campaigningA talent for bringing people together and harnessing the collective energy to get things doneExtraordinary ability to craft clear communications, and bring forward insights and recommendations to all levels of stakeholdersGreat-to-havesStrong understanding of the telecommunications industry, regulatory environment, and digital infrastructure policyExperience in large matrix-style organizationsBilingual considered an assetSalary Range: $128,000-$192,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 30%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your familyFlexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of bothGenerous company matched pension and share purchase programsOpportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serveCareer growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skillsAnd much more …A bit about usWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.People & Culture, Finance and Corporate AffairsAcross People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.We are honoured to be recognized150,000+Team members worldwide14# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate CitizensAccessibilityTELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr