Stakeholder Relations

Title: Stakeholder Relations & Public Affairs Associate

Full-Time: Permanent Reports:
CEO Location: Mississauga Industry: Not-for-profit

COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 2004, Jake’s House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country. Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake’s House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care - a family, determined to provide tangible solutions at every stage of life.

In addition to growing a caring, committed community, Jake’s House offers a continuum of structured services to provide practical help today and lasting hope for tomorrow. Through four strategic offerings - social events for the whole family; mentoring programs for youth; employment opportunities for young adults; and housing for the aging population - Jake’s House supports individuals on the spectrum throughout their entire lifespans.

Through these events and services, as well as other strategic initiatives, Jake’s House strives to empower individuals with autism; offer their caregivers support and respite; raise awareness; share resources; and build a caring community. Jake’s House is dedicated to delivering assistance to those who need it right now, while also determined to establish a support system for future generations.

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Support with and execute comprehensive government and stakeholder relations strategies to promote and broaden awareness of Jake’s House’ objectives.
- Support the delivery of public affairs strategies to promote Jake’s House within public sector audiences, including media relations, content development, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop action-oriented plans.
- Keeps abreast of the strategic direction of the federal and provincial government.
- Manage correspondence with MP’s, ministers, political staffers and some departmental staff.
- Draft presentations to government, letters to ministers and key officials, briefs, speaking points, and other content on an as needed basis.
- Support and prepare Jake’s House leadership team for meetings with government officials, advocacy days and committee appearances.
- Manage and liaises with external service providers and consultants to advance projects and programs.
- Present bi-weekly reports to leadership team demonstrating progress and growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

2-5 years of government relations, advocacy, or related experience.
- Undergraduate degree in communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated above-average analytical, research and problem-solving skills enhanced with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and relationship building skills.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
- Self motivated, proactive, resourceful and results driven
- Access to a vehicle with ability to travel to various locations across the GTA (and sometimes out of province) for meetings and events.
- Self-starter, proactive, takes initiative, resourceful, bootstrap mentality, go-getter.
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, creative, collaborative.
- Adaptable, resilient, can switch gears and hats quickly, thrives in dynamic, fast-growing and fast-moving environment.
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate.
- Committed, disciplined.
- Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values’.

Jake’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON