Senior Government Relations Strategist, Canada

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada IDP International Education Specialists Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Government Relations Strategist to lead our team in Canada.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving our government relations strategy, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and leveraging your expertise to shape policies and commercial strategies that align with our mission and growth goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive government relations and communications strategies to build and nurture relationships with Canadian government bodies, policymakers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory trends in education, technology, immigration, and skills development, and identify opportunities and challenges that could impact our operations and strategize accordingly.
  • Engage with government officials to advocate for policies that advance international education and provide insightful analysis and recommendations to our partners on the implications of policy changes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including government agencies and industry associations, to support our strategic objectives.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team that will deliver our strategic objectives.
  • Develop contingency plans and manage communications during sensitive or high-stakes situations, ensuring our interests are represented effectively.
About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers, and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology, and customer research.

We operate in more than 50 countries around the world and have a team of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages, and cultural backgrounds.

Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology, together offering unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.



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