Government Relations Officer First Nations Government Portfolio

POSITION: Government Relations Officer - First Nations Government PortfolioSTATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefitsSHIFT: 35 hours per weekLOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver BC (Remote anywhere in B.C. or 2 days/week in Provincial Office if based in Lower Mainland)CLASSIFICATION: Exempt WAGE: Salaried CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledWe welcome diversity value differences and foster inclusion in our employment out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading ourFoundational Principleson our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission vision and BC SPCA is committed to a future when diversity equity and reconciliation are meaningfully embedded in all aspects of its work and within the communities we serve. The First Nations Government portfolio is a distinct and relationship-centered component of the BC SPCA Government Relations team grounded in building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities in BC and functioning as a key internal advisor on First Nations government matters impacting the BC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and self-identify. Pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code where candidates meet the qualifications for the role priority consideration will be given to individuals who identify as the Position:The Government Relations Officer coordinates and engages in strategic government relations activities and assists senior management in fostering strong relationships with government officials and staff. The position also contributes to the creation of government relations strategies in alignment with the Societys strategic plan and long-term vision. The overall goal is to ensure consistent and tactical communication to advance the BC SPCAs strategic plan goals to influence change at various levels of government and mitigate risks to the BC SPCAs reputation and programs. This position also develops and assists with the coordination of public engagement campaigns to support policy initiatives. Some specific duties:Contribute to the creation and ongoing review of a BC SPCA government relations strategy consistent with the BC SPCAs strategic plan and long-term vision as related to relevant specific portfolio area (noted below). Prepare official correspondence to elected officials political staff and public briefing notes presentations and other supporting documents based on political and policy research; conduct policy and background research where and coordinate government meetings related events invitations and data and contacts for government officials recording relevant information about their activities and logging BC SPCA contact with them. Ensure government relations-related documentation is kept up-to-date and filed in centralized and coordinate logistics for BC SPCA representation at various government and related meetings committees events task forces and working and collaborate with internal colleagues to ensure well-informed and strategic communication with government and other interested public engagement of initiatives identified through the root cause campaign strategies and activities in coordination with Provincial Office departments and regional staff and volunteers carrying out regular monitoring evaluation and reporting. Serve as a liaison and resource to regional staff and volunteers to coordinate engagement of government and track media coverage relevant to BC SPCA campaigns and advocacy initiatives in the portfolio Nations Government Portfolio: First Nations government strategy advocacy and communities in developing and implementing recommended best practices in progressive animal welfare regularly with BC SPCA Regional Managers to understand current animal control activities in staff presentations to First Nations governments (scheduling creating presentations training and in-person delivery).Facilitate key Emergency Response relationships with First Nations governments as Duties (30%):Provide input into budget planning related to government relations and advocacy initiatives. Monitor and track portfolio-specific government relations with the internal Training & Development Specialist on creating and maintaining learning and development material for use by online and print communication pieces on animal welfare issues to support the BC SPCAs animal welfare science/standards and advocacy campaign information is featured in BC SPCA communication tools (e.g. magazine newsletters). Liaise with internal expertise and external agencies such as design and print companies to produce campaign materials (e.g. graphic design printing online).Respond to advocacy and government relations questions from staff volunteers and updates/information to staff volunteers and the Board of Directors on government relations initiatives via submissions to staff and volunteer newsletters and other internal communication as well as presenting at BC SPCA All Staff meetings and other meetings as as a media representative for relevant to the working of the Campaigns and Government Relations Forum as as a member of other BC SPCA internal committees/forums as to the growth of a culture of health and safety and seek opportunities to involve volunteers in work in the portfolio and collaborate with Volunteer Resources on coverage for other portfolios during periods of absence or high workload as a commitment to BC SPCA values work-life balance and principles of equity diversity inclusion and duties as you need to have:University certificate or degree in political science public administration/relations communications social sciences or related field plus 3-5 years related experience specific to the assigned portfolio; or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. Related experience includes but is not limited to:developing and enhancing relationships both internally and externallyworking with government officials political staff and civil servants and understanding BCs political structure in depth as well as the structure of the level of government in the assigned portfolioworking in a not-for-profit organizationworking in Municipal Animal Servicesexecuting campaigns and initiatives to engage other interested parties advocating for othersHighly developed communication research and writing skills with a keen sense for detail and genuine desire/ability to work with a diverse range of parties in a positive and respectful in content management web platforms and the use of social media for public engagement and advocacy ability to plan and carry out projects achieving the desired for animal welfare and an ability to grasp complicated public policy issues related to animal use sectors to advise senior management on governments point of judgement and problem-solving ability to organize work meet priorities and to work with demanding work within demanding work communication interpersonal and customer service knowledge of concepts of equity diversity inclusion and reconciliation (in the case of the First Nations portfolio an advance knowledge is required); ability to relate respectfully to a diverse computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook).Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential and sensitive have a valid BC Class 5 Drivers to travel and do some weekend and evening work as harmony with the vision mission values and strategic directions of the BC to apply:If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BNRR0001