Government Affairs Associate

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto Real Estate Board Full time

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Government Affairs Associate will be responsible for enhancing relationships between both the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and relevant Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), municipal politicians and other decision-makers, such as local city planners, who play a role in housing policy outcomes. Additionally, in this role you will also nurture relationships with TRREB brokerage ambassadors, to enhance Member communications related to relevant government policies impacting real estate.

The incumbent will be required to service all of TRREB's jurisdictional areas, including Toronto, York Region, Brampton, and Simcoe County, as well as partner board areas of Durham, Peel, Halton, Northumberland, and Quinte regions.

Positioning TRREB and OREA's membership as champions of housing and real estate and leveraging policy outcomes that advance and benefit objectives and activities that impact the TRREB and/or OREA memberships, home owners, renters, landlords and businesses is an important requirement of the position.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES**
- Monitor and keep up-to-date on issues related to housing, real estate and any other matters that are of potential interest to TRREB and OREA that may arise in the municipal, provincial, and federal arenas as identified by TRREB.
- Build and maintain high-valued relationships with municipal and other decision-makers that impact housing in Toronto, Brampton, York Region, Simcoe County, and partner board jurisdictions of Durham, Peel, Halton, Northumberland, and Quinte. This will include arranging for meetings between TRREB and/or OREA and decision-makers, preparing materials in advance of the meetings, and following through on next steps as required.
- Develop and manage relationships with GTA MPPs including the Premier, relevant ministers, opposition critics and party leaders. This will include arranging for meetings between TRREB and/or OREA and decision-makers, preparing materials in advance of these meetings, and following through on next steps as required.
- Attend and observe municipal Council and committee meetings, as well as provincial and federal legislative meetings, to identify and track public policy initiatives relevant to TRREB and OREA interests. In-person and/or virtual attendance will be required as appropriate.
- Track other government related events and initiatives such as public meetings and information sessions, in which issues relevant to TRREB and OREA are raised.
- Develop relationships with elected representatives and staff, through ongoing attendance at government and public policy events.
- Engage with all TRREB brokerage ambassadors to keep them updated of current government affairs issues that TRREB is working on.
- Schedule virtual or in-person meetings with brokerages, so that TRREB Government Relations staff can present relevant policy and legislative initiatives impacting Members' trade in real estate.
- Brief other TRREB Government Relations staff and OREA representatives on the status of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal government initiatives.
- Prepare written summaries and briefing notes on the status of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal government initiatives.
- Adhere to acceptable practices and all Lobbyist Codes of Conduct and legal requirements.
- Ensure that TRREB lobbyist registrations are updated with any communications/lobbying with public office holders.
- Work with the GR Team on the development and implementation of a GR strategy and engagement plan.
- Develop and update fact sheets on government programs.
- Assist with the preparation of articles and news releases for publication in various TRREB, OREA and other external channels.
- Identify and arrange opportunities for government officials to participate in TRREB and OREA events, including providing on-site assistance at other TRREB special events, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

**HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The incumbent will follow safe work procedures, knowing and complying with all health and safety regulations. Personal protection and safety equipment will be used if/when required. Any injury or illness, unsafe acts or unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to their supervisor.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in political science, public administration, public relations, or related field.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a relationship management role with a focus on government policy related to housing, commercial real estate, economic development, economics, urban planning, or other fields related to TRREB interests.
- Experience working in a professional association preferred.
- Sound knowledge of government a must.
- Knowledge of lobbyist registry requirements and lobbyist codes of conduct.
- Knowledge of the real estate industry is desirable.
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