Advance housing and municipal policy as OREA’s Northern Ontario Government Relations Specialist, based on-site with frequent regional travel.
This full time, permanent specialist reports to OREA’s Head of Government Relations. The work supports local real estate Boards across Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins. Responsibilities span policy research, advocacy communications, and relationships with elected officials and community partners.
Key Responsibilities: Analyze housing, zoning, development charges, and municipal budget policies
Monitor council agendas, news, and social media for local issues
Prepare briefing notes, remarks, letters, and written submissions
Coordinate board responses, meetings, campaigns, and elected official outreach
Maintain relationships with officials,



decision-makers, boards, and community partners
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
Three to five years’ community organizing, political, or government experience
Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislative processes
Understanding of Northern Ontario’s municipal structure, geography, and culture
Ontario driver’s licence, car access, and travel availability up to 20%
Support OREA advocacy across Northern Ontario through policy analysis, communications, stakeholder relationships, and regional board engagement.

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📌 Northern Ontario Government Relations Specialist
🏢 Ontario Real Estate Association
📍 Ontario