Government Relations Director

Location: Calgary, AB, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Req ID: 50574 Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Job Function: Communications Status: Full Time Schedule: Regular

Description

Connect. Influence. Advance: Lead Government Relations Strategy That Shapes Alberta's Future

Our team and what we will accomplish together

At TELUS, social purpose fuels everything we do. We are laser-focused on delivering impact where it matters most: connecting people, revolutionizing healthcare, strengthening communities, transforming agriculture, and leading sustainability efforts. As such, we invest in and grow these businesses in ways that shape public policy from building networks that are foundational to a digital economy to technology solutions for healthcare and smart agriculture, and supporting indigenous reconciliation.

As Director, Government Relations you will lead the strategy, planning and execution focusing on government relations in Alberta. You will engage with and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including executive leaders, government, trade associations, civil society and academics. Your energy, drive and resilience will get the job done and create a better future for Alberta and Canada.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute Alberta government relations strategy
• Undertake a wide variety of creative tactics to deliver on TELUS’ priorities
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with political leaders, academics, civil society groups, trade associations, public servants and other stakeholders
• Support TELUS public sector sales team and federal government relations
• Support Indigenous reconciliation efforts
• Lead the creation of reports, submissions, messages and collateral materials
• Lead and train TELUS team members to support advocacy efforts
• Report on progress to executives
• Guide and support executives in developing their relationships with key government officials
• Partner with public sector entities at all levels of government to advance Alberta’s innovation economy and connectivity, support public sector sales, and strengthen federally-focused advocacy with Alberta stakeholders
• Oversee TELUS’ Alberta lobbyist registration and ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations guiding engagement with the Alberta government

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field
• Experienced government relations professional with a deep understanding of political processes, government decision-making, and policy development
• Robust knowledge of Alberta’s political and bureaucratic space, with a proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and building consensus among diverse stakeholders
• A data-driven approach to public policy advocacy and campaigning
• A talent for bringing people together and harnessing the collective energy to get things done
• Extraordinary ability to craft clear communications, and bring forward insights and recommendations to all levels of stakeholders

Great-to-haves

• Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry, regulatory environment, and digital infrastructure policy
• Experience in large matrix-style organizations
• Bilingual considered an asset

Salary Range: $128,000-$192,000 Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.