Public Affairs Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze and develop policy positions on key issues affecting HOPA business
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials and industry partners
- Provide advice on policy issues and advocacy strategies
- Prepare presentations and briefing materials
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the policy landscape as it applies to HOPA business, and the industries of our key stakeholders (steel, agriculture, construction materials, fuels)
- Develop an in-depth understanding of HOPA’s communities of operation and high-priority stakeholder issues
- Conduct regular check-in meetings with municipal officials, facilitate community meetings, and proactively manage local issues
- Work with industry associations to ensure HOPA policy priorities and messages are supported

**Requirements**:

- University degree in a relevant field
- Proven experience in policy analysis, development and/or advocacy
- Experience with the legislative process, ideally at the federal level
- Strong research and analytical skills
- High degree of curiosity
- High degree of tact and diplomacy
- Relevant first-hand experience with government
- Proven ability to work in a non-partisan way with all elected officials and civil servants
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and externally-imposed deadlines
- Knowledge of Hamilton, Oshawa and/or Niagara, Ontario, their civic landscapes, community organizations and media markets considered an asset
- French language skills considered an asset

**Compensation**:
**About HOPA**:
Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for four years running, HOPA is a small but mighty team of approximately 70 staff. Together we manage Ontario’s largest and most successful port network, and we strive to do our job in a way that protects the environment and enhances our community. Learn more about us: hopaports.ca.

**Everyone is welcome**:
We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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