Policy & Government Relations Officer

Engaged HR; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Banks Canada seeks an experienced Officer, Government Relations and Advocacy to plan and execute advocacy strategies, engage with elected officials, and collaborate with the food bank network to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Canada.

Reporting to the VP of Advocacy & Research, you will monitor government activities, track legislation, and help develop campaigns, training, and tools for provincial associations while ensuring compliance with lobbying requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in political science, public administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in government relations, advocacy, politics, public affairs, stakeholder relations, or public policy.
• Experience working with government stakeholders or elected officials.
• Experience working in federal Canadian politics with a strong understanding of Canadian government and political systems.
• Knowledge of parliamentary processes, government decision-making, and public policy development.
• Eligible to be registered as a federal lobbyist.
• Experience working in an association or non-profit environment is considered an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy including strong proofreading skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Food Banks Canada’s government relations and advocacy strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, political staff, public servants across all levels of government, and external stakeholders
• Monitor federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, and Indigenous government activities relevant to Food Banks Canada’s priorities
• Track legislation, parliamentary activity, government consultations, budgets, and policy announcements
• Support the VP, Advocacy & Research with the planning and execution of advocacy campaigns that raise awareness of food insecurity and poverty and advance policy change
• Coordinate meetings and engagement opportunities with elected officials, political staff, and government representatives
• Support the VP, Advocacy & Research with the planning and execution of advocacy events, network engagement activities, and Days of Action
• Support the VP, Advocacy & Research with the development of advocacy training, resources, and tools for food banks and provincial associations
• Monitor and report on advocacy training, resources, and tools for food banks and provincial associations
• Support compliance with all applicable lobbying and reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

4+ years government relations

Stakeholder relations

Federal politics

Parliamentary processes

Lobbyist registration

Non-profit experience

Attention to detail

Bilingual (EN/FR) asset

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Food Banks Canada seeks an experienced Officer, Government Relations and Advocacy to plan and execute advocacy strategies, engage with elected officials, and collaborate with the food bank network to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Canada.

Reporting to the VP of Advocacy & Research, you will monitor government activities, track legislation, and help develop campaigns, training, and tools for provincial associations while ensuring compliance with lobbying requirements.