2025-013; Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Specialist

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Specialist to join their team in Burnaby. This role involves coordinating intergovernmental relations, conducting thorough research, and drafting essential documents for the Corporate Leadership Team and Mayor. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and at least three years of relevant experience. You'll play a vital part in shaping key messaging and managing public affairs activities, all while fostering effective relationships with various stakeholders. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science or relevant field and 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to research, analyze, and draft clear reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze intergovernmental matters and sensitive issues.
• Draft presentations, reports, and key messaging for public affairs.

Skills

Research and Analysis

Communication Skills

Drafting Reports

Intergovernmental Relations

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

Relevant Field of Study

Tools

Office Software Applications

Job description

As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility – we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.

Reporting to the Director Intergovernmental Relations and Public Affairs, the Specialist performs a variety of specialized work related to the highly confidential and sensitive work of the division on behalf of the City. The position coordinates and provides analysis on intergovernmental and inter-agency matters, including sensitive, emerging, and politically sensitive issues. The position provides support and routine research services related to intergovernmental relations and public affairs; drafts presentations and various documents, speaking notes, briefs and reports for Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and Mayor and Council; provides support for the oversight and coordination of the City’s grants program; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, including staff in other levels of government, partners and stakeholders. The position also supports public affairs activities such as the creation of key messaging, and drafting City positions on various matters, action plans for operational, emergency, and crisis communications, as well as issues management planning and media relations. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include bachelor’s degree in political science or a relevant field of study and a minimum three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The role requires considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and of modern office practices and procedures; departmental rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures; and methods and techniques used in processing, tracking and maintaining records for the City's grants program and policy and regulatory changes by other levels of government. This role also requires sound knowledge of general functions of the various City departments and other government structures, processes and priorities. This role requires the ability to research, analyze and draft clear and concise reports and correspondence; prepare, maintain, process and control a variety of records and files with attention to detail; exercise tact and discretion in processing confidential matters and materials; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, including staff in other levels of government, partners and stakeholders; and perform all duties with minimal supervision within sometimes shifting priorities. The role also requires superior clerical aptitude and skill in the use of software applications used in the work.

Please submit your application no later than February 14, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted.