Strategic Government & Stakeholder Relations Advisor

BC Ferries; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid work flexibility

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor to support engagement with government and key stakeholders across British Columbia. Reporting to the Director, Community Relations, you will develop strategies, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate engagement activities.

This regular full-time role offers a target salary of 83,500 to 104,300 CAD per year, with hybrid work options and benefits including four weeks’ vacation, professional development, and wellness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in government relations, interest holder engagement, or public affairs, ideally in a transportation, infrastructure, or marine context.
• Training with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other recognized institution
• Membership in Public Affairs Association of Canada or Government Relations Institute of Canada
• Experience with public engagement and working to influence and deliver change in established business practices

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of government and interest holder engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities
• Monitoring legislative, political, and funding developments, providing timely and concise analysis to support leadership awareness and operational readiness
• Drafting materials including briefing notes, correspondence, public reports, and executive summaries to support engagement activities
• Planning and coordinating government and interest holder engagement activities (e.g., roundtables, working sessions, project updates), ensuring clear objectives and follow-through
• Supporting BC Ferries’ participation in multi-party discussions, representing the organization as required
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Customer Relations, Engineering, Strategy and Planning) to align messaging, share insights, and support consistent external engagement
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of tools, processes, and practices that strengthen government and interest holder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred

Job description

BC Ferries is seeking a Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor to support engagement with government and key stakeholders across British Columbia. Reporting to the Director, Community Relations, you will develop strategies, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate engagement activities.

This regular full-time role offers a target salary of 83,500 to 104,300 CAD per year, with hybrid work options and benefits including four weeks’ vacation, professional development, and wellness