Director, Business and Government Relations Specialist

4 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada destinationone Consulting Full time
Job Description

The destinationone Consulting team is retained to exclusively recruit for the Director, Business and Government Relations role for our client, the City of Surrey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the City's strategic approach to engaging with the business community and all levels of government to support the growth and diversity of the City in alignment with the strategic priorities of Council.
  • Develop and execute an action plan to fully implement the City's comprehensive economic development strategy, Investing in our Future: A Roadmap to Realizing the Opportunities of Tomorrow.
  • Manage all aspects of the development and facilitation of a strategic and proactive approach to inter-governmental and indigenous relations for the City.
  • Develop an Indigenous Relations Framework for Council approval and implement, monitor, and revise it as needed.
  • Manage key strategic relationships with representatives at multiple levels of government and facilitate introductions to the Mayor's office and the City's Senior Management Team.
  • Establish and maintain a registry of Provincial and Federal Government funding programs and advise City departments on available funding opportunities.
  • Track and report internally on emerging trends and policy developments at various levels of government and Indigenous organizations.
  • Build and maintain relationships across the region and beyond to leverage networks and achieve objectives.
  • Provide relevant support and lead a team that serves as a 'connector' for Surrey's existing business community to help them grow and prosper.
  • Build and maintain relationships with all City departments to facilitate implementation of business development in accordance with City economic development strategies, plans, and policies.
  • Play a key leadership role within the Social Infrastructure and Community Investments department and with senior colleagues across the City to facilitate the implementation of key strategic priorities for the City.
  • Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with First Nations and Indigenous serving organizations to facilitate key priorities of all parties.
  • Lead the local business support activities, along with the investment attraction and foreign direct investment activities of the City.
  • Maintain ongoing and collaborative relationships with Surrey's Business Improvement Associations, Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce, the Destination Marketing organization (Discover Surrey), and oversee funding provided.
  • Represent the City on committees, conferences, and workshops.
  • Establish and maintain an economic development information database of demographic and market research materials from regional, provincial, national, and international sources.
  • Conduct research, develop reports, deliver presentations, and provide professional advice related to aspects of the Business and Government Relations division.
  • Plan, assign, review, and support the work of subordinates, recruit, train, and coach staff, and oversee the work of staff to ensure delivery of divisional projects, goals, and objectives.
  • Prepare and administer budgets.
Requirements
  • A post-secondary degree (preferably at a Master's level) in a related field and 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience related to government relations, economic development, and strategic program development.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of diverse communication channels and emerging trends in the field.
  • Strong business acumen and a passion for driving organizational change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience working effectively with senior leadership and serving as a trusted advisor on communication, engagement, and organizational change matters.
  • A collaborative mindset and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a demonstrated ability to champion related initiatives.

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