Specialist, Municipal Relations

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada CMHC Full time

Job Requisition ID: 10181

Position Status:  Temporary Full Time 

Position Type:  Hybrid

Office Location:  Calgary (AB); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:  Limited 

Language Designation:  English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):  ZZZ 

Salary:  Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

3 weeks of accrued vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive. An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more. A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

Join the Municipal Relations team in the Specialist, Municipal Relations position. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal partners, supporting the delivery of programs and CMHC’s overall municipal strategy. In your role as a Specialist, you will play a key role by supporting interactions with municipalities, conducting research and analysis, and supporting the operation of the team.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do :

• Obtain input from internal and external stakeholders and clients on issues and opportunities related to policies, products, services and/or systems.
• Conduct research and continuously scan the internal and external environment to identify strategic linkages, partnership opportunities with governments, and innovative products and methods.
• Lead or contribute to the development of strategies, policies, work plans and risk management for the Housing Programs sector and CMHC as a whole, as appropriate. 
• Provide expert and comprehensive advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management on the development of intergovernmental partnerships, innovative policies, products, services and/or systems including responding to priority issues.
• Develop a variety of written documentation, presentations and briefing materials for senior management and in support of internal and external communications.
• Represent CMHC and, where required, organize or lead meetings, committees, task force / working groups and consultative bodies to communicate corporate priorities and policy positions and to obtain input into, and negotiate, specific CMHC proposals.
• Identify opportunities and maintain relationships by engaging in consultations with internal and external stakeholders, government and private sector, academics and other related experts.
• Act as a liaison that clients and stakeholders may rely on to field questions that require innovative responses and solutions related to relevant business area.

What you should have :

• An undergraduate degree in geography, urban planning, or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years' experience in government relations and policy analysis.
• Experience working with government at the federal, provincial or municipal level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles to communicate.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with multiple stakeholders and ability to negotiate and influence change.
• Proficiency in client relation systems, with a strong understanding of platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
• An ability to manage a high-volume of work and thrive in a high-pressure environment with expectations of availability outside of regular work hours
Note : Some travel may be required for this position. 

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around



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