Public Relations jobs in Vancouver, BC

Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Government Relations Advisor provides supportive government relations, policy, regulatory, strategic planning, and coordination support to CEBC. Working under the direction of the Executive Director, the role helps coordinate CEBC's government relations priorities, monitor policy and regulatory developments, prepare briefing materials and recommendations, support position and response letters, support member and committee engagement, and help align advocacy work with communications. A core objective of this role is to help CEBC navigate clean energy policy and support advocacy for the continuous and long-term growth of the industry.

Key Function Tasks

• Support the Executive Director in developing and coordinating CEBC's Government Relations Plan and related strategic priorities
• Liaise with government ministries, agencies, regulators, CEBC members, committees, and partner organizations under the direction of the Executive Director, including arranging meetings and preparing materials
• Monitor, read, analyze, and interpret energy-related legislation, regulations, policies, proceedings, and other policy issues
• Prepare internal briefings, presentations, summaries, recommendations, and options for the Executive Director
• Draft and support the development of position letters, response letters, submissions, and advocacy materials
• Support the Executive Director and Communications Lead in developing communication strategies, key messages, public-facing materials, and alignment with CEBC's Communications Plan
• Support CEBC committees and member engagement by organizing agenda materials, tracking issues, gathering input, and documenting priorities for consideration
• Coordinate follow-up from government, regulatory, member, committee, and partner meetings, including action items, records, and next steps
• Work with other organizations, associations, and partners to support alignment and advance issues important to CEBC
• Attend various events including CEBC's own conferences and workshops, and support speaker, panel, and stakeholder engagement coordination as required
• Maintain organized files, contact information, issue tracking, background materials, and records to support organizational continuity
• Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills

Key Administrative Tasks

• Communicate factual information and provide timely internal updates
• Maintain clear records of the tasks, activities, contacts, decisions, and details of your work
• Support meeting logistics, agendas, action items, and follow-up as requested
• Contribute ideas, energy and personal commitment to help foster a positive and rewarding work environment at CEBC
• Attend meetings as requested; some overnight travel may be required

Key Areas of Accountability

• Adhere to all CEBC policies and procedures, including safety
• Passionate about working with clean energy industry stakeholders, including First Nations
• Have a genuine interest and passion for working in clean energy and its related policy
• Support CEBC's relationship-building and network development
• Bring a good sense of humour
• Must maintain a valid BC driver's license
• Legally able to work in Canada

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality work products on a consistent, reliable basis in a fast-paced work environment with ambitious goals
• Excellent interpersonal, written, analytical and verbal communication skills are a must
• Demonstrated public speaking, meeting support, and presentation skills are an asset
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well with a team, report regularly and meet key deliverables
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, process and procedures of the British Columbia Legislature is an asset
• Familiarity with current provincial issues in policy areas related to the clean energy industry
• Must have an intuitive ability to recognize and appropriately convey the sensitive nature of any situation and the ability to keep matters appropriately confidential
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail are required
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications
• Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials, and meeting summaries
• Strategic planning and project coordination skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines while juggling competing priorities
• Flexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing priorities
• Must be able to travel locally and attend multi-day conferences

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in public policy or law preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties may be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of government relations, policy, advocacy, public affairs, strategic coordination, or related experience required

General Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. CEBC management reserves the right to amend, change, add or remove responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, in accordance with applicable Employment Laws “notice to employee requirements”.

Employees have the right and responsibility to ensure their own healthy and safe work environment, by exercising their right to: “Information, Instruction and Training”, “Refuse Unsafe Work” and “Participate in Workplace OH&S Programs”, as outlined in the Worker’s Compensation Act with WorkSafeBC or any other laws or regulations, both Provincially and Federally governing CEBC. It is intended that all tasks and responsibilities are performed by staff in a manner that ensures their safety and health and those of their co-workers.

In the outlined duties in this job description, it is highly probable that the employee will be exposed to very confidential and sensitive information. Therefore, it is intended that employees that fulfill these tasks will do so with the strictest confidentiality as outlined in CEBC’s Confidentiality Policies, the Privacy and Confidentiality Act and any other applicable laws or regulations, both Provincially and Federally governing CEBC and its employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• government relations or advocacy: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8