Intergovernmental Relations Manager

Intergovernmental Relations Manager

Join our dynamic team!

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future . Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. The Intergovernmental Relations Manager is responsible for managing the City of Kelowna’s overall strategic direction in intergovernmental relations, representing the City’s position and interests by communicating and negotiating with other levels of government and agencies. This position leads and manages the development of strong, impactful, and trusted relationships with federal, provincial, municipal/regional government and intergovernmental officials to proactively identify opportunities that advance and deliver on Council’s advocacy priorities, the City’s strategic interests, and emerging advocacy  opportunities.

An experienced professional with excellent innovation, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, you hold a university degree in public administration or public policy or related discipline or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Significant related professional experience including public sector government experience where programs and initiatives were advanced through superior relationship management, issues management and corporate communications. Considerable experience developing and implementing strategic stakeholder and intergovernmental relations plans. Extensive experience providing advice to senior staff and elected officials. Experience managing and/or supervising staff and consultants. Considerable knowledge of and demonstrated skills in, developing and implementing strategic communications, intergovernmental, stakeholder, and advocacy plans that advance public policy objectives. Experience and confidence in developing and making presentations to large groups.

Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighborhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $116,400 to $135,700 employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

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Applications must be received by the end of day July 24, 2026.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.