Director Government Relations Toronto

Lead government relations and public policy advocacy at Fred Victor in Toronto, using policy analysis and stakeholder engagement to advance systemic change.Reporting to the CEO, this permanent, full-time director develops advocacy strategy across municipal and provincial governments. The work addresses homelessness, poverty, mental health, substance use, housing access, and justice issues. You will create organizational positions, brief leadership, and coordinate engagement with public officials and partners.Key Responsibilities:
Develop and refine Fred Victor’s government relations strategyAnalyze legislation, budgets, policies, research, and community trendsPrepare briefing notes, submissions, deputations, letters, and position papersBuild relationships with officials, coalitions, partners, and stakeholdersEnsure compliance with lobbying and advocacy legislationRequirements:
Five to ten years’ progressive government relations or public policy experienceExperience in advocacy, public affairs, stakeholder relations, or related fieldsPost-secondary education or equivalent education and experienceUnderstanding of government decision-making and legislative developmentAbility to develop advocacy strategies and public communicationsBring government relations, policy development, and stakeholder engagement expertise to Fred Victor’s advocacy work in Toronto.
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