Government Relations Manager

**WHO WE ARE**

At E-Comm 9-1-1, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the many communities that we proudly serve.

**OUR VALUES**

RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | SERVICE | COLLABORATION

Do you have the political finesse to navigate conversations with mayors, CAOs, and elected officials? Are you just as comfortable delivering a compelling presentation to a police board as you are having an informal meeting with a city councilor? If you’re equal parts strategic thinker, relationship builder, and trusted advisor—we want to meet you.

As our next **Government Relations Manager**, you’ll lead the charge in cultivating and maintaining high-impact relationships with government officials, partner agencies, community and business associations. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs, you’ll serve as E-Comm’s key relationship manager at the political and senior administrative level, representing our interests with confidence, diplomacy, and heart.

We are seeking a natural connector who thrives at the intersection of public policy, communications, and relationship-building. You’ll help create the trust, goodwill, and strategic alignment we need to continue delivering vital services to millions of British Columbians.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- **Political Relationship Management**
Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive relationships with elected officials, mayors, CAOs, city managers, MLAs, and government staff. Be the face of E-Comm at UBCM, council meetings, police board presentations, and more
- **Strategic Stakeholder Engagement**
Develop and execute tailored stakeholder engagement plans that reflect E-Comm’s corporate goals and public safety mission. Ensure our message resonates with key decision-makers and influencers across B.C
- **Government Relations**
Lead the development of a provincial government relations plan, working closely with senior leaders and external partners to advance policy objectives. Track influencers, allies, and detractors—supporting the organization in staying informed and politically agile
- **Executive and Board Support**
Equip the executive team and board members with briefing materials, stakeholder updates, and political insights to support effective advocacy and relationship-building
- **Content and Messaging**
Own the creation of stakeholder-facing content—newsletters, advocacy materials, presentations, ensuring that they that strike the right tone and build trust, credibility, and momentum with our audiences
- **Emotional Intelligence in Action**
Channel confidence, empathy, and tact to make even the most skeptical public official feel heard, respected, and engaged. Bring gravitas to difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and positivity

**What You Bring to the Table**:

- A degree in communications, political science, public affairs, journalism, or a related field
- **7-10 years of experience** in government relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or communications
- Demonstrated experience building rapport with elected officials, political staff, senior administrators, and community partners
- Strong political acumen: you read the room, navigate complex dynamics, and act with discretion and strategic foresight
- Excellent communication skills: you’re a strong writer, persuasive speaker, and confident presenter, able to produce high-quality reports, updates and presentations for stakeholders
- High emotional intelligence: —you listen well, speak with purpose, and know how to make people feel supported and understood
- A passion for public service and an ability to confidently represent E-Comm’s mission, values, and leadership
- A valid B.C. Driver’s License and flexibility to travel as needed

**SECURITY REQUIREMENTS**:
As a condition of employment at E-Comm, the required Police Security Clearance applicable to the position must be acquired and maintained. This is a process carried out by our law enforcement partner agencies, facilitated by E-Comm. The minimum residency in Canada to qualify for this position, as established by our law enforcement partner agencies, is 3 years.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Competitive salary - with the opportunity for increases
- 4 weeks’ vacation to start
- Eligibility to participate in our Personal Time-Off Program
- 100% paid extended health and dental benefits
- Pension - employer matched contributions to Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefits plan
- Career development - we are supportive in developing your skills while pursuing your career at E-Comm

**Vaccination Policy**:E-Comm 911 has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

**JOB DETAILS**_:_**
- Number of positions: 1
- Job status: Regular Full-Time
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- Wage/Salary: $125,000 to $ $150,000 depending on experience
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