Senior Director, Government Relations

Senior Director, Government Relations (Bilingual) page is loaded## Senior Director, Government Relations (Bilingual)locations: Ottawa, Ontariotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R- Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):11/21/2025Worker Type:PermanentLanguage(s) Required:Bilingual (English and French)Term Duration (in months):Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :$151,470 - $204,930Public policy and legislative process expertise needed: With your extensive knowledge of public policy issues, you’ll manage the preparation of responses to questions in parliament and notes for senior executives in federal departments and agencies. You’ll also work with counterparts in the minister’s and members’ offices and with parliamentary and senate committees.**What you’ll do:*** Develop and implement an effective government relations strategy* Advise FCC senior leaders on optimizing relations with the federal government* Recommend strategies for dealing with public policy issues* Prepare briefing notes for FCC senior leaders and the Board* Liaise with colleagues on messaging for special interest groups and other stakeholders* Oversee the management of the customer complaint process* Respond to requests for information**What we’re looking for:*** Strong communicator experienced in advising senior leaders* Creative negotiator who enjoys finding resolutions to customer complaints* Strategic relationship-builder and team player* Critical thinker with sound judgment and solid decision-making abilities* Proven influencer with demonstrated negotiation skills**What you’ll need:*** A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (for example, business administration, political science, public management or public administration) and at least 10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)* Extensive functional knowledge of public policy issues, government, parliamentary and legislative processes and procedures* In-depth knowledge of FCC's policies, legislation, stakeholders and history, and of the agriculture industry* Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French) needed**You belong here** At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups: • Indigenous Peoples • Members of visible minority groups • Persons with disabilities • Women**Accessibility and accommodations**To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.At FCC, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Our team is made stronger by a range of backgrounds, abilities, strengths, and perspectives – and we’re committed to continuously improving so that we develop a workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities during each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, kindly send an email to All information received in relations to accommodation will be kept confidential. We value language diversity, and adhere to Canada’s Official Languages Act. We encourage you to apply in English or French, whichever is your language of choice. Bilingualism (English and French) is important and is always considered an asset.Proud to be 100% invested in agriculture and food.Bring your skills, enthusiasm and your true self to FCC. Providing financing, software and knowledge to the industry that feeds the world takes the talents of many — and with so many interesting areas to work in, you never know where your career will take you.Areas we hire for:* IT* Marketing* Lending and Operations* HR* Finance* Governance**We’ve got you**From a flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits to a culture built on trust, support and growth, FCC offers an exceptional employee experience that brings out your best.**What we do**FCC is a financially self-sustaining federal Crown corporation with over 100 offices across Canada, and our corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan. We lend money and provide other services to primary producers, agri-food operations and agribusinesses that provide inputs or add value to agriculture.To learn more about the recruitment process or your application, contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr