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Canada's largest port.

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advice, help advance initiatives that have regional and national significance,
and promote Canada's largest port.

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infrastructure, trade, environmental, and community priorities are understood
and advanced through meaningful engagement and collaboration.
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The government relations advisor provides strategic advice
regarding the government and key stakeholder relations components of critical
files.

This includes: relationship
building and maintenance, providing advice and guidance on strategic messaging,
recommended approaches, and issues management, particularly, but not
exclusively, as they relate to port authority-led infrastructure projects and
tenant-led development projects.

Reporting to the manager and senior strategic
advisor, government relations, this position participates on and may lead, as
appropriate, related tasks as required, including developing productive
relationships with government and stakeholders, meeting and event scheduling
and arranging, and the development of plans and strategies, reports, briefing
notes, submissions, presentations and other materials.
**What success looks like**
Workingclosely with the manager, develop and implementgovernment, regulatory agency and stakeholder communications andengagement activities, including participating/facilitating in meetings,planning and executing outreach programs, and tracking and managing issues
Buildand maintain strategic relationships with government representatives at alllevels, ensuring communication goals are met Asrequired, provide VFPA representation in BC and across Canada with members ofthe provincial and federal government, industry,



regulatory agencies, First Nations groups and other stakeholders, wheretact and diplomacy will be required to reconcile issues in a manner thatadvances VFPA interests
Monitor,identify, report and provide recommendations on current and emerging issuesthat may impact corporate initiatives
Underdirection, develop and implement outreach, advocacy and other communicationsstrategies, plans and tactics
Ensurecommunications activities are aligned with other departmental andorganizational objectives and initiatives
Incorporategovernment and key stakeholder engagement initiatives into projectcommunications as required
Coordinatethe graphic design of communications and outreach materials, working closelywith Corporate Communications as required
Participateon cross-functional teams, providing subject matter expertise across theorganization on government issues.

Providegeneral communications support on an as needed basis, which may includeplanning and/or support of special events, government and media relations,business communications, tours and presentations, photography, reports, generalresearch, budgets and information requests.

Tracks engagement activities, action items and outcomes.

Workswith staff and external consultants to monitor regulatory, government andstakeholder issues nationally, provincially and internationally as appropriate
Tracksgovernment policy and regulatory changes, providing advice on theirimplications
Researchesand prepares briefing notes, submissions, binders, letters and other materials
Writes regular and annual reports on work activities andoutcomes
Maintaingovernment and stakeholder contacts in CRM and ensure records of engagementactivities are kept up to date.

Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement and create procedures and templates toassist with processes.

Maintain a bring-forward system and follow-up on routineresponsibilities.

Prioritize and multi-task assignments to meet deliverables.

Compose,proofread and format correspondence, presentations and spreadsheets.

Asrequired, organize meetings and events.

Performsother assigned duties as required.
**What you bring:**
Abachelor's degree in political science or other appropriate universitydegree, along with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrable experiencein federal or provincial government relations in Canada and in developingand implementing government relations strategies around complex projects.

Musthave demonstrated, recent established relationships with provincial orfederal government elected and public service officials.

Strongnetworking and interpersonal skills, and strong knowledge of existingfederal and provincial government structures,



processes and priorities isconsidered an asset.

Exceptionalresearch, writing and analytical skills required.

Mustbe a self-motivated individual with excellent communication andinterpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaiseeffectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts.

Mustbe a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze individual initiativesin the context of the bigger picture, identify issues, provide advice andescalate situations when necessary.

Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills are required.

Must be a teamplayer with a customer service focus.

Exceptionalorganizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to performmultiple tasks are required.
**What we offer:**
Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Flexibleremote work program
Earnedtime off program
Paidvacation and personal care leave
Learning,development, and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver'swaterfront
Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace
**Salary:**
The starting rate for
this position is $60.13 per hour, with scheduled wage progression in accordance
with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 517
collective agreement.

Based on a 40-hour work week.
**Location:**
Vancouver, Canada
**Job type:**
Bargaining
Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
**Working environment:**
Normal
office conditions with occasional evening, weekend and off-site work, which will
include travel within BC and other locations in Canada.

Flexibility to
occasionally respond to issues during non-working hours.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are
dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of
our port community.

We believe our strength comes from the diverse
perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our people.

We welcome applications
from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons
with disabilities, racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community,
and other equity-deserving groups.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection
process and while working with the port authority.

If you require assistance
with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to apply in an
alternative format, please contact us through a confidential, secure inbox at
[email protected] .

We are committed to supporting your needs and
will do our best to provide the necessary assistance.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the
traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

To learn more
about our First Nation relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit
our
website .

📌 Government Relations Advisor (Vancouver)
🏢 Port of Vancouver
📍 Vancouver