Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid)

National Bank; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton is seeking a Director of Government Relations & Corporate Affairs to lead strategic engagement with policymakers, senior government officials, and industry partners.

You will develop long-range plans, produce executive-ready materials, and align government relations with corporate strategy while guiding crisis communications and reputational risk management. This role requires 15+ years in public affairs, exceptional written and oral communication, and the

Qualifications

• Strategic policy understanding and ability to translate it into actionable plans.
• Experience drafting executive level communications and briefing materials.
• Strong analytical capability to assess regulatory and policy environments.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials, senior bureaucrats, and political staff.
• Anticipates political shifts and advises leadership on strategic implications.
• Produces executive papers and decision decks with strategic recommendations.
• Oversees government submissions, briefings, and reporting processes.
• Leads external messaging on policy, economic impact, and organizational priorities.
• Develops strategic frameworks and long-term political/economic trend insights.
• Advises on positioning, advocacy priorities, and multi-year planning.
• Drafts speeches, talking points, and government correspondence.

Skills

Strategic political thinking

Analytical rigor

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Political & reputational acuity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, economics, or related field

Job description

• Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials, senior bureaucrats, and political staff, positioning the organization as a trusted, credible partner in policy and program discussions.


• Anticipates political shifts and advises leadership on strategic implications, while developing and executing annual and multi-year government engagement plans.


• Produces executive papers, briefing notes, and decision decks that provide senior leadership with high-quality strategic advice.


• Supports leadership in preparing for high-stakes meetings and public engagements by providing advice on political risks, reputational considerations, and government expectations.


• Manages relationships with industry partners, associations, and corporate stakeholders, ensuring alignment between government relations, communications, and corporate strategy.


• Leads external messaging on policy, economic impact, and organizational priorities, and supports crisis communications and reputational risk management.


• Gathers inputs from policy, economic analysis, operations, legal, and communications teams to develop unified executive-ready recommendations and materials.


• Oversees internal processes for government submissions, briefings, and reporting, ensuring leadership receives timely, accurate, and strategically aligned information.


• Oversees policy scans, legislative monitoring, regulatory analysis, economic modeling, and fiscal impact assessments to support strategic decision-making.


• Maintains early warning systems for emerging political and economic risks and ensures government engagement is grounded in evidence and strategic insight.


• Develops strategic frameworks and identifies long‑term political, regulatory, and economic trends to support organizational strategy and decision‑making.


• Advise on organizational positioning, advocacy priorities, and external strategy, and supports leadership in multi‑year planning and corporate affairs strategy.


• Drafts speeches, talking points, government correspondence, and executive‑level communications for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency of tone, accuracy, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, law, economics, communications, or a related field.


• 15+ years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, policy, advocacy, corporate affairs, or related fields.


• Strategic political thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate political dynamics and align organizational strategy accordingly.


• Analytical and strategic rigor, with comfort navigating complex policy, economic, and political environments.


• Executive communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, persuasive, and decision‑oriented writing.


• High‑level stakeholder engagement skills, with established relationships and the ability to build trust and influence outcomes with senior government officials, corporate leaders, and other stakeholder groups.


• Political and reputational acuity, including an understanding of the political, regulatory, and reputational context surrounding organizational decisions.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that’s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Constructors Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone’s needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact and include the position and location of interest.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate)

Job Title: Director, Government Relations & Corporate Affairs