Strategic Director, Government Relations & Public Affairs

PCL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Director of Government Relations & Corporate Affairs to lead the organization’s engagement with government, public institutions, and strategic external partners.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, Communications, Strategy, and Public Affairs, you will shape policy strategy, produce executive briefs, and support leadership with timely, strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and 15+ years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, policy or corporate affairs.
• Strong strategic thinking to anticipate political dynamics and align organizational strategy.
• Executive communication skills for concise, persuasive writing and high-level briefings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, senior bureaucrats, and political staff.
• Develop annual and multi-year government engagement plans and advise leadership on strategic implications.
• Produce executive papers, briefings, and decision decks for senior leadership.
• Support leadership in high-stakes meetings by advising on risks and reputational considerations.
• Coordinate with policy, economic analysis, operations, legal, and communications teams for unified recommendations.
• Oversee government submissions, briefings and reporting with timely, accurate information.
• Monitor policy scans, regulatory analysis, and economic modeling to support decision-making.
• Identify political, regulatory and economic trends to inform strategy.

Skills

Strategic political thinking

Analytical rigor

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Reputational management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, law, economics, communications

Job description

PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Director of Government Relations & Corporate Affairs to lead the organization’s engagement with government, public institutions, and strategic external partners.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, Communications, Strategy, and Public Affairs, you will shape policy strategy, produce executive briefs, and support leadership with timely, strategic insights.