Provincial Government Relationship Manager

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Who are we looking for?

The Provincial Government Relationship Manager – Ontario is a regional leadership role focused on driving the vision, plan, growth, and performance of the Social Infrastructure strategy across the province. This position involves ongoing collaboration with partners across the Region, Canada, the U.S., and globally to support GHD’s efforts in the Property and Buildings market.

This role’s primary responsibilities are developing and maintaining relationships within Provincial Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and other Stakeholders. This role involves promoting GHD’s Brand, advocating for the organization's capabilities and experience, monitoring developments in the trends of public spending and regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

With a focus on driving growth in the Provincial public sector, the role emphasizes delivering sustainable, profitable outcomes, fostering innovation, and advancing GHD’s core business.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key Provincial Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and other Stakeholders, including MOI, MOH, and MOE. Providing leadership on key client accounts in the property and buildings market.
• Growth: Implement GHD’s Ontario Social Infrastructure strategy, focusing on long-term opportunities that align with GHD’s growth aspirations.
• Advocacy: Represent the organization’s interests, capabilities, and experience with government officials and at public hearings.
• Legislative Monitoring: Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization.
• Budget: Track and communicate trends in provincial government spending and campaigns.
• Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Communication: Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and briefings to senior management on government relations activities.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies that align GHD’s growth aspirations with emerging trends in provincial government.
• Collaboration: Work closely with key ministries (Infrastructure, Health, Transportation, etc).
• Training: Provide training and support to staff on government relations and advocacy strategies.
• Event Coordination: Organize and participate in events to promote the organization’s interests and elevating GHD’s brand in the market.
• Research: Conduct research on political trends, public opinion, and other factors that may impact the organization’s government relations strategy.

What you will bring to the team:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop strategic plans.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

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