Director, Government Relations

Closing Date:  07/26/2026
Worker Type:  Permanent
Language(s)

Required:

English
Salary Range (including eligible performance-based incentive):  $140,280 - $189,780
Overview  Lead FCC’s government relations strategy across Western Canada, advancing strategic priorities and strengthening relationships with federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, and industry stakeholders. As a trusted strategic advisor, you will provide senior executives with insight on public policy, political dynamics, parliamentary affairs, and reputational risks that may affect FCC’s mandate, operations, and licence to operate.
Responsibilities   Lead the development and implementation of government relations strategies aligned with FCC priorities.
Build and sustain strategic relationships with federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, and industry stakeholders.
Advise senior executives on political, public policy, parliamentary, and stakeholder issues.
Anticipate emerging legislative, regulatory, and parliamentary developments that could impact FCC.
Lead government relations support for parliamentary affairs, ministerial requests, and committee activities.
Lead the development of executive briefings, presentations, and strategic advice materials.
Represent FCC in meetings, consultations, and stakeholder forums.
Collaborate with internal teams to align engagement activities, government-facing materials, and external messaging.
Identify opportunities to advance FCC’s public policy objectives and strengthen relationships across government and industry.
Provide functional leadership within the Government Relations team, fostering collaboration, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, communications, business administration, law, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively senior experience in government relations, public policy, parliamentary affairs, stakeholder relations, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Extensive knowledge of government, parliamentary, legislative, and public policy processes.
Strong understanding of the political, regulatory and stakeholder environment affecting the agriculture and agri‑food sector.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice to senior executives on complex, sensitive or high‑profile issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex government relations strategies across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government officials and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications   Experience leading enterprise government relations strategies or stakeholder engagement plans.
Experience influencing public policy development or legislative initiatives.
Experience preparing executive briefings, presentations, and strategic materials.
Experience supporting parliamentary affairs, ministerial requests, or committee-related activities.
Experience advising senior leaders on sensitive, complex or high‑profile public policy issues.
Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple business lines.
Experience working within or alongside Crown corporations, financial institutions, or the agriculture and agri‑food sector.
EEO Statement  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:
If you require an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email  Tal . Accommodation requests will be kept confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.

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