Strategic Government Affairs Lead, Canada

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Government Affairs professional to develop strategic government engagement strategies and manage relationships with government officials and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years in government affairs, strong interpersonal and project management skills, and be bilingual in French and English. This role is essential in advancing the bank's public policy and advocacy objectives, contributing to a high-performance and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in government affairs.
• Ability to provide strong support to multiple diverse groups.
• Strong project management skills with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic government engagement strategy.
• Liaise with government officials and stakeholders.
• Manage and support government requests or complaints.

Skills

Government affairs experience

Bilingual (French and English)

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Government Affairs professional to develop strategic government engagement strategies and manage relationships with government officials and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years in government affairs, strong interpersonal and project management skills, and be bilingual in French and English. This role is essential in advancing the bank's public policy and advocacy objectives, contributing to a high-performance and inclusive environment.