Government Relations Officer - First Nations Government Portfolio

Government Relations Officer - First Nations Government Portfolio Job Description

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 1, 2027 at 10:59 AM

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION: Government Relations Officer - First Nations Government Portfolio

STATUS: Permanent;
Full-Time with benefits

SHIFT: 35 hours per week

LOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC ( Remote anywhere in B.C. or 2 days/week in Provincial Office if based in Lower Mainland)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is committed to a future when diversity, equity, and reconciliation are meaningfully embedded in all aspects of its work and within the communities we serve. The First Nations Government portfolio is a distinct and relationship-centered component of the BC SPCA Government Relations team, grounded in building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities in BC and functioning as a key internal advisor on First Nations government matters impacting the BC SPCA.

Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and self-identify.
Pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, where candidates meet the qualifications for the role, priority consideration will be given to individuals who identify as Indigenous.

About the Position:

The Government Relations Officer coordinates and engages in strategic government relations activities and assists senior management in fostering strong relationships with government officials and staff. The position also contributes to the creation of government relations strategies in alignment with the Society’s strategic plan and long-term vision. The overall goal is to ensure consistent and tactical communication to advance the BC SPCA’s strategic plan goals, to influence change at various levels of government, and mitigate risks to the BC SPCA’s reputation and programs.

This position also develops and assists with the coordination of public engagement campaigns to support policy initiatives.

Some specific duties:

• Contribute to the creation and ongoing review of a BC SPCA government relations strategy consistent with the BC SPCA’s strategic plan and long-term vision, as related to relevant specific portfolio area (noted below).
• Prepare official correspondence to elected officials, political staff, and public servants.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and other supporting documents, based on political and policy research; conduct policy and background research where appropriate.
• Plan and coordinate government meetings, related events, invitations, and travel.
• Maintain data and contacts for government officials, recording relevant information about their activities and logging BC SPCA contact with them. Ensure government relations-related documentation is kept up-to-date and filed in centralized sources.
• Organize and coordinate logistics for BC SPCA representation at various government and related meetings, committees, events, task forces, and working groups.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal colleagues to ensure well-informed and strategic communication with government and other interested parties.
• Support public engagement of initiatives identified through the root cause framework.
• Implement campaign strategies and activities in coordination with Provincial Office departments and regional staff and volunteers, carrying out regular monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Serve as a liaison and resource to regional staff and volunteers to coordinate engagement of government officials.
• Monitor and track media coverage relevant to BC SPCA campaigns and advocacy initiatives in the portfolio area.

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