Senior Director, Government Relations (Bilingual)

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 151470 - 204930

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

11/21/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

Bilingual (English and French)

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive applicable to position) :

$151470 - $204930

Public policy and legislative process expertise needed:
With your extensive knowledge of public policy issues youll manage the preparation of responses to questions in parliament and notes for senior executives in federal departments and agencies. Youll also work with counterparts in the ministers and members offices and with parliamentary and senate committees.

What youll do:

Develop and implement an effective government relations strategy
Advise FCC senior leaders on optimizing relations with the federal government
Recommend strategies for dealing with public policy issues
Prepare briefing notes for FCC senior leaders and the Board
Liaise with colleagues on messaging for special interest groups and other stakeholders
Oversee the management of the customer complaint process
Respond to requests for information

What were looking for:

Strong communicator experienced in advising senior leaders
Creative negotiator who enjoys finding resolutions to customer complaints
Strategic relationship-builder and team player
Critical thinker with sound judgment and solid decision-making abilities
Proven influencer with demonstrated negotiation skills

What youll need:

A bachelors degree in a relevant field (for example business administration political science public management or public administration) and at least 10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Extensive functional knowledge of public policy issues government parliamentary and legislative processes and procedures
In-depth knowledge of FCCs policies legislation stakeholders and history and of the agriculture industry
Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French) needed

You belong here
At FCC were committed to creating an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace one that reflects the communities where we live work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity and were dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply including members of these four employment equity groups:
Indigenous Peoples
Members of visible minority groups
Persons with disabilities
Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: . An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

Required Experience:

Exec

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/21/2025Worker Type:PermanentLanguage(s) Required:Bilingual (English and French)Term Duration (in months):Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive applicable to position) :$151470 - $204930Public policy and legislative process expertise needed...