Director of Government Relations, EnterpriseHealth

Director of Government Relations, EnterpriseHealth

April 1, 2025

Enterprise is looking for a Director of Government Relations to join our health practice in Ontario.

This position is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complicated issues facing the country for many of Canada’s largest health companies, government agencies, and associations. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who is talented, motivated and ready to take on exciting work that delivers for our clients, especially in government relations.

A strong understanding of the health care system and government is a must. Previous experience working in government will be highly valued, along with a keen interest in the political process and being passionate about public policy.

Location: Toronto

CoreResponsibilities:

• Lead government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies for health care clients in Ontario.
• Lobby directly on behalf of clients.
• Execute on key business initiatives and lead client relationships, while managing their needs and expectations.
• Build relationships with clients at an executive level to develop, foster and sustain relationships.
• Lead client teams and provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Play an active role in EnterpriseHealth’s leadership team and contributing to annual planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and decision-makers.
• Contribute to business development opportunities, including pitches, proposals and RFP responses.
• Effectively manage and resolve issues from clients and internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date on current events, politics and public policy issues in health care.
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying and ethics requirements for public affairs professionals.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in politics, government relations or public affairs.
• Deep knowledge of Canada’s health care system, government structures, and policy-making processes, especially in Ontario.
• Strong network within government, health care organizations, and industry associations.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Proven ability to think critically and provide strategic advice to clients and team members.
• Proven ability to develop and execute government relations and advocacy strategies.
• Proven ability to lead client files and oversee key deliverables.
• Experience working with clients in the health care sector, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical associations, or health technology firms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A developed ability to provide strategic advice to clients.
• Well versed on current affairs, political actors and major public policy files in Ontario.

The Perks:

• Fun, energetic, and collaborative working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• You get to work with a team of tightknit creative thinkers
• Modern open-concept facilities located in five cities across the country

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@enterprisecanada.com with the subject line “EnterpriseHealth Director”.