Deputy Chief of Intergovernmental & PR

POSITION TITLE:

Deputy Chief Intergovernmental and Public Relations

DEPARTMENT:  Intergovernmental Relations

CLASSIFICATION:  MGEX-03

SALARY RANGE:  Starting at $ Per Annum

POSITION TYPE:  Full-time, Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO:  Chief Operating Officer

Brief Overview
The Deputy Chief Intergovernmental Relations leads government relations, citizen engagement, strategic planning, communications, and performance initiatives. The role builds and maintains key relationships with government, Indigenous, and community partners, provides strategic advice to leadership, and ensures community priorities are reflected in organizational planning, advocacy, and decision‑making. The position also oversees departmental staff and supports the achievement of government goals through effective collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Intergovernmental Relations

Lead the development and implementation of integrated government relations, intergovernmental relations, citizen engagement, communications, and strategic planning frameworks that advance government’s priorities and support long‑term governance objectives.

Develop and execute comprehensive government and intergovernmental relations strategies, aligning advocacy efforts with citizen priorities, government goals, and legislative agendas.

Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with elected officials, federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, and Indigenous governments, community organizations, industry associations, and other strategic partners.

Represent the government in consultations, partnerships, forums, and meetings with government and external stakeholders.

Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic advice regarding political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, including emerging opportunities and risks.

Lead the development and coordination of government submissions, briefing materials, policy recommendations, and strategic advice to support leadership decision‑making and organizational priorities.

Citizen Engagement and Insights

Lead citizen and stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure community voices inform governance, planning, policy development, and service delivery.

Oversee community consultations, surveys, research initiatives, and engagement processes involving citizens, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and key stakeholders.

Establish and maintain systems for collecting, analyzing, and sharing community insights, research findings, and performance data across the organization.

Translate citizen and stakeholder feedback into actionable recommendations that support strategic decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Communications

Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that support government relations, citizen engagement, strategic priorities, and government’s objectives.

Oversee media relations, public affairs, digital communications, stakeholder communications, events, storytelling, and public engagement initiatives.

Ensure communications are accurate, transparent, culturally appropriate, and aligned with organizational positions and priorities.

Coordinate with legal, policy, and operational teams to ensure public communications are compliant, consistent, and strategically aligned.

Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and reputational issues, providing timely analysis and recommendations to leadership.

Support executive and leadership communications, including speeches, presentations, briefing materials, media engagement, and stakeholder correspondence.

Strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and strategic relationships through effective communication, coalition‑building, and external engagement.

Knowledge and Skills

Extensive knowledge of government relations, intergovernmental affairs, public policy development, and legislative processes.

Strong understanding of strategic planning, organizational performance measurement, evaluation frameworks, and continuous improvement practices.

Knowledge of communications, media relations, public engagement, stakeholder relations, and reputation management.

Understanding of Indigenous governance structures, Métis history, culture,…