Director of Government Relations & Policy Strategy

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision

Professional development

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a Director, Intergovernmental Relations to shape government partnerships and advance TTC priorities. You will influence public policy, secure intergovernmental funding, and build strong relationships with municipal, provincial, regional, and federal stakeholders.

You will lead strategies, provide executive counsel, supervise a high‑performing team, and ensure alignment with the TTC’s 2024-2028 Corporate Plan and Board priorities.

Qualifications

• University degree in public policy, business administration, economics, planning, political science, or related field (or equivalent).
• Significant senior leadership experience in public policy, intergovernmental relations, or public administration.
• Deep knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal government decision-making processes.
• Experience negotiating government-to-government agreements, funding arrangements, and partnerships.
• Exceptional political acumen for managing sensitive, high-profile issues.
• Outstanding communication, briefing, and presentation skills with executives and officials.
• Proven success leading teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement government relations and intergovernmental strategies across orders of government.
• Provide strategic advice on public policy, legislation, governance and stakeholder issues.
• Monitor policy developments, identify risks and opportunities for TTC.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, and strategic communications.
• Lead complex negotiations on funding, governance, partnerships, and agreements.
• Coordinate organization-wide engagement on policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Identify and maximize government funding opportunities, including grants.
• Build and maintain relationships with ministries, officials, and stakeholders.
• Represent TTC at intergovernmental forums to influence policy.
• Lead issue management and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Foster strategic partnerships for innovation and success.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team for project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Policy

Strategic Leadership

Negotiation

Executive Communications

Team Leadership

Education

University degree in public policy or related field

Job description

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a Director, Intergovernmental Relations to shape government partnerships and advance TTC priorities. You will influence public policy, secure intergovernmental funding, and build strong relationships with municipal, provincial, regional, and federal stakeholders.

You will lead strategies, provide executive counsel, supervise a high‑performing team, and ensure alignment with the TTC’s 2024-2028 Corporate Plan and Board priorities.