Bilingual Government Relations Coordinator — Ottawa

Canadian Real Estate Association; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) in Ottawa seeks a Government Relations Coordinator to provide administrative and event support to the Advocacy team. You will assist with research, projects, and coordination with stakeholders to address evolving policy issues.

This on-site role requires 1–2 years in an association or government setting, strong MS Office skills, and bilingual English/French. Occasional evenings/weekends and four days on-site at CREA’s office are expected.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree; related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience in an association or federal government environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to organize and maintain files, records and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; multi-priority handling.
• Bilingual English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Government Relations team.
• Prepare, format and distribute correspondence, reports, notices, agendas and minutes.
• Schedule conference calls and meetings; coordinate related logistics.
• Establish and maintain departmental files, records and documentation.
• Support research on legislation, regulations and public policy developments affecting real estate.
• Coordinate election-related activities and PAC Days event logistics.
• Respond to enquiries from CREA staff, REALTOR® members and the public.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) in Ottawa seeks a Government Relations Coordinator to provide administrative and event support to the Advocacy team. You will assist with research, projects, and coordination with stakeholders to address evolving policy issues.

This on-site role requires 1–2 years in an association or government setting, strong MS Office skills, and bilingual English/French. Occasional evenings/weekends and four days on-site at CREA’s office are expected.