Title:  Government and External Relations Coordinator-C1533

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager, Government and External Relations, the Coordinator supports the development and maintenance of federal, and provincial and Indigenous partnerships as part of the strategic priorities of the Corporation of City of London. The Coordinator provides support and advice in government relations work at the Federal and Provincial level.

Work Performed:

• Work collaboratively across the Corporation and with external groups and organizations in identifying and cultivating opportunities for cross-sector and intergovernmental partnerships. and identifies external funding opportunities to build the City’s profile.
• Monitor and provide advice to support strategic decisions made by senior leaders and Council on government policy, funding applications and legislative consultations.
• Provide strategic advice, government relations support, and immediate analysis to the Manager, Government Relations on issues of relevance to the City of London that may involve discussion with the offices of the Provincial Premier and Prime Minister.
• Provide leadership in the development of effective and productive relationships with municipal associations including the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) to advance the City of London’s strategic priorities.
• Facilitate the development of funding opportunities and partnerships to support and advance the implementation of the City of London’s Strategic Plan.
• Identify audience(s), including key decision-makers/influencers, and produce targeted supporting materials such as correspondence, briefing notes, submissions and presentations.
• With the Manager, Government and External Relations, represent the City of London as a municipal delegate at summits, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Collect information, conduct reviews and analyses of provincial and federal legislation and policy papers, as well as bylaws and policies from other municipalities of relevance to the Corporation of the City of London.
• Conduct reviews, collect information and provide analyses and interpretation on developments, trends, industry reports on public sector legislation, governmental policies, and procedures that impact the Corporation of the City of London.
• Respond to legislative and regulatory changes and provide information and analyses and prepare related reports.
• Support and coordinate data collection, communication and research with Corporation partners and external groups and organizations to further priorities within the City of London Strategic Advocacy Framework.
• Coordinate, evaluate and recommend amendments and/or additions to existing corporate policies, processes and/or practices as they relate to intergovernmental relations.
• Liaise with Corporate service areas on intergovernmental relations matters.
• Support the effective communication of divisional priorities and practices for each service area of the Corporation.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University Honours Degree in Political Science, Public Administration or related field.

Experience:

• Five years of previous related experience in government relations, relationship management, or public relations.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Class G Driver’s Licence.

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Demonstrated highly effective political acumen and acuity.
• Knowledge of the goals and objectives of municipal organizations and understanding of current issues of concern to Ontario’s big cities and the City of London.
• Demonstrated understanding of advocacy strategies, tactics, tools, and resources.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on direct experience writing data-driven reports, presenting findings, preparing briefing material and providing recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community; experience working collaboratively with organizations, clients, and other stake holders.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to planning, prioritizing, time management and the ability to multi-task.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Adobe products, SharePoint, and Google Docs.

Compensation & Other Information:

$64,785.00 - $94,167.00 (Level 15)

This posting is for (1) full-time permanent position being filled on a full-time permanent basis. 

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Please note: Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Police Record Check:

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC). 

The successful applicant may be required to obtain a valid Driver's Abstract within the Province of Ontario.