Government Relations Specialist (Western)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Vacation & time off

Descripción de la vacante

Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is seeking a Government Relations Specialist for the Western Region. The role focuses on municipal policy, advocacy, and coordination with local boards in Southwestern Ontario, including the Golden Horseshoe, with travel to Toronto as needed.

The position reports to the Head of Government Relations and demands strong knowledge of legislative processes, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple local board priorities in a hybrid work setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in community organizing, politics or government at municipal/provincial/federal level.
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislative processes and decision making.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%. Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a car.
• Experience in grassroots organization or member-facing campaigns is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Support advocacy, policy and government relations priorities for Western Ontario regional boards.
• Draft remarks and submissions for municipal and provincial officials.
• Coordinate advocacy campaigns and Calls to Action across the region.
• Organize meetings between boards and elected officials; prepare briefing materials.
• Build relationships with municipal and provincial officials and coordinate OREA participation at events.

Conocimientos

Policy analysis

Travel ready

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Government Relations Specialist (Western)

GR1000 Toronto, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: CA$65,000.00 To CA$90,000.00 Annually

Position Title: Government Relations Specialist (Western)

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Government Relations

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Location: Hybrid; frequent travel within Western Ontario

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

OREA’S MISSION

At the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), it is our goal to keep the dream of home ownership alive. That’s why it is our mission to support the province’s nearly 100,000 REALTORS® in helping people find a great place to call home, work, and thrive.

We deliver on that mission by playing a central role in advancing professional standards through advocacy, leadership development, Standard Forms education, and much more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Government Relations Specialist – Western Region will be a valued member of OREA’s Government Relations team, reporting directly to Head of Government Relations. Focusing on the municipal level and then branching into provincial jurisdiction, the overarching objective of the Regional Government Relations Specialist is to support the advocacy, policy and government relations priorities of the local real estate Boards in Ontario’s Western Region, including in the Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario areas.

Candidates that reside in, or in close proximity to, the Southwestern Ontario region are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a hybrid role with frequent travel between Board offices in the southwestern Ontario region, and occasional travel to OREA’s offices in Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Policy and Research

• Municipal policy analysis, including housing supply, economic development, land use planning, zoning, development charge by-laws, and municipal budgets, at both lower-tier and regional/county levels.
• Bring member board priorities and on-the-ground issues into OREA’s annual policy development cycle and response to policy consultations.
• Monitor council and committee agendas, news and social media for local issues affecting REALTORS® and the real estate industry, and flag them early.
• Research local issues and prepare briefing notes and analysis as requested.

2. Communications

• Draft remarks for members delegating to council, letters to council, written submissions and correspondence to municipal and provincial elected officials.
• Help create and deploy OREA advocacy campaigns, including on digital platforms, and drive member participation in Calls to Action across the region.
• Coordinate local board responses to emerging issues.
• Arrange meetings between local board representatives and elected officials, and prepare briefing materials in advance.
• Lead outreach to elected officials, staff and community partners on behalf of OREA and local boards.

3. Government and Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with municipal and provincial elected officials and key decision-makers across the region.
• Serve as the liaison between OREA and local boards, keeping strong working relationships with Executive Officers, Presidents and Government Relations Committee Chairs.
• Attend member board events, meetings and speaking engagements, and coordinate OREA participation at local board events.
• Help boards access OREA advocacy resources.
• Identify political functions and community events of value, and work with boards to coordinate a REALTOR® presence at them.
• Help boards organize member attendance at OREA’s annual advocacy conference and Lobby Day MPP Meetings at Queen’s Park.
• Support election-year engagement with candidates and introduce OREA and local boards to newly elected councils.
• Attend OREA business / professional meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in a related field
• A minimum 3-5 years experience in community organizing, politics and / or Government (municipal, provincial, or federal).
• Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislative processes, including how council and committee decisions are made.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20%). Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and have access to a car.
• Experience in grassroots organization and / or Member facing campaigns considered an asset.

WHY OREA?

• We work on award winning-campaigns, world class events and some of the biggest issues (i.e. housing/real estate) in Canada!
• We offer a competitive salary, defined pension contribution plan and awesome health benefits.
• We help our staff grow their skills to advance their careers through individual professional development budgets.
• We provide staff with the best technology and full-time support.
• We offer a very competitive vacation package to all staff and additional time off throughout the year for birthdays, moving and more!

OREA is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please contact OREA’s Human Resources department at [e-mail] .