Advisor, Government & Interest Holder Relations

BC Ferries; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid work flexibility

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor to support engagement with government and key stakeholders across British Columbia. Reporting to the Director, Community Relations, you will develop strategies, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate engagement activities.

This regular full-time role offers a target salary of 83,500 to 104,300 CAD per year, with hybrid work options and benefits including four weeks’ vacation, professional development, and wellness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in government relations, interest holder engagement, or public affairs, ideally in a transportation, infrastructure, or marine context.
• Training with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other recognized institution
• Membership in Public Affairs Association of Canada or Government Relations Institute of Canada
• Experience with public engagement and working to influence and deliver change in established business practices

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of government and interest holder engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities
• Monitoring legislative, political, and funding developments, providing timely and concise analysis to support leadership awareness and operational readiness
• Drafting materials including briefing notes, correspondence, public reports, and executive summaries to support engagement activities
• Planning and coordinating government and interest holder engagement activities (e.g., roundtables, working sessions, project updates), ensuring clear objectives and follow-through
• Supporting BC Ferries’ participation in multi-party discussions, representing the organization as required
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Customer Relations, Engineering, Strategy and Planning) to align messaging, share insights, and support consistent external engagement
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of tools, processes, and practices that strengthen government and interest holder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred

Job description

Job Description

ADVISOR, GOVERNMENT AND INTEREST HOLDER REALTIONS

External Engagement

Victoriaor Vancouver Lower Mainland

TheOpportunity

At BC Ferries, we connect communities and provide essential transportation services across British Columbia’s stunning coastlines. We are committed to fostering strong relationships with governments and interest holder organizations to ensure our operations reflect community needs and priorities.

We are seeking a dynamic Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor to support and advance our engagement with government and key interest holder organizations.As theGovernment and Interest Holder Relations Advisor, you will bepart of a team responsible for developing and executing BC Ferries' engagement activities guided by our corporate engagement framework. In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of engagement strategies, ensuring BC Ferries is well-prepared for interactions with government and interest holders by providing strategic analysis, developing high-quality materials, and supporting consistent, evidence-based engagement.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Community Relations, the Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor contributesvalue through key areas of oversight such as:

• Supporting the development and implementation of government and interest holder engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities;
• Monitoring legislative, political, and funding developments, providing timely and concise analysis to support leadership awareness and operational readiness;
• Drafting materials including briefing notes, correspondence, public reports, and executive summaries to support engagement activities;
• Planning and coordinating government and interest holder engagement activities (e.g., roundtables, working sessions, project updates), ensuring clear objectives and follow-through;
• Supporting BC Ferries’ participation in multi-party discussions, representing the organization as required;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Customer Relations, Engineering, Strategy and Planning) to align messaging, share insights, and support consistent external engagement;
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of tools, processes, and practices that strengthen government and interest holder relations;

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in government relations, interest holder engagement, or public affairs, ideally in a transportation, infrastructure, or marine context
• Training with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other recognized institution
• Membership in Public Affairs Association of Canada or Government Relations Institute of Canada
• Experience with public engagement and working to influence and deliver change in established business practices

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of$83,500 - $104,300per annum.The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the successful candidate’s knowledge,experienceand internal equity.

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Minimum four weeks’ vacation
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Wellness programs and employee discounts

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.