Manager, Government Relations

• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working environment, easily accessible downtown Toronto location
• Competitive salary package with benefits package that include a Health Spending account
  
  

We’re Raise, and we’ve joined forces with our client Accerta, who is seeking to hire a Manager, Government Relations.

AccertaClaim Servicorp Inc, is a B Corp certified social enterprise enabling healthcare equality for all. As a social enterprise, they manage dental, vision, drug, and healthcare benefits programs exclusively for government and social services agencies in Canada. Their targeted experience and innovative technology provide cost savings, reliable service, process continuity, and accurate, insightful data that enables governments to make informed strategic decisions, reducing stress on the healthcare system through streamlined administration.

As the Manager, Government Relations, you will contribute to matters in the areas of government relations, project management, and communications and issues management. You will be a key point of contact in developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships in Ontario related to the administration and delivery of existing and new contracts.

Details

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a hybrid work model that blends remote work with planned in-office days. You will be required to visit the Toronto office sporadically.

Primary Accountabilities

• Play a key role in strengthening, promoting, and managing Accerta’s corporate brand by fostering and maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Act as a key point of contact between Accerta and the Ontario government, supporting awareness of Accerta’s offerings, and fostering new partnerships and relationships within the Ontario government.
• Project and account management, including monitoring and reporting on account performance and progress.
• Oversee external corporate reporting requirements related to key provincial contracts.
• Maintain existing client accounts, and generate new accounts through proactive contact and regular follow-ups.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve inquiries from ministry partners.
• Gather background material, statistics, and other data to support the team with correspondence, the creation of briefing notes for key meetings and ad hoc presentation materials.
• Work with cross-functional teams across Accerta to support Accerta’s growth.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of government experience, ideally in Ontario.
• Experience working within the social services sector or dental landscape is considered an asset.
• Committed to excellence in project management, customer service and building strong relationships with clients.
• Experience working closely with senior management teams where stakeholder engagement, reputation management, corporate narrative, and brand building are key priorities for the organization.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills for tracking and reporting.
• Skilled user of the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including CRM.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail in all areas of work.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
  
  

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

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