Advisor, Government & Interest Holder Relations

BC Ferries

$83K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or equivalent experience preferred in Public Administration or Policy.
  • 3-6 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or public affairs in transportation, infrastructure, or marine sectors.
  • Training with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or similar recognized institution.
  • Membership in Public Affairs Association of Canada or Government Relations Institute of Canada is a plus.
  • Strong experience in public engagement and influencing business practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and implementation of government engagement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
  • Monitor legislative and funding developments, providing timely analyses for leadership awareness.
  • Draft briefing notes, correspondence, and public reports for engagement activities.
  • Plan and coordinate government engagement events, ensuring clear objectives are met.
  • Represent BC Ferries in multi-party discussions as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align messaging and support consistent engagement.
  • Assist in developing tools and processes to improve government relations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic community relations team.
  • Engagement with high-level government and stakeholders.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration across teams.
  • Impact on community connectivity and transportation infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ADVISOR, GOVERNMENT AND INTEREST HOLDER REALTIONS

Victoriaor Vancouver Lower Mainland

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Community Relations, the Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor contributesvalue through key areas of oversight such as:

  • Supporting the development and implementation of government and interest holder engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities;
  • Monitoring legislative, political, and funding developments, providing timely and concise analysis to support leadership awareness and operational readiness;
  • Drafting materials including briefing notes, correspondence, public reports, and executive summaries to support engagement activities;
  • Planning and coordinating government and interest holder engagement activities (e.g., roundtables, working sessions, project updates), ensuring clear objectives and follow-through;
  • Supporting BC Ferries92 participation in multi-party discussions, representing the organization as required;
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Customer Relations, Engineering, Strategy and Planning) to align messaging, share insights, and support consistent external engagement;
  • Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of tools, processes, and practices that strengthen government and interest holder relations;

What you bring to the team

  • Bachelor92s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred
  • 3 6 years of experience in government relations, interest holder engagement, or public affairs, ideally in a transportation, infrastructure, or marine context
  • Training with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) or other recognized institution
  • Membership in Public Affairs Association of Canada or Government Relations Institute of Canada
  • Experience with public engagement and working to influence and deliver change in established business practices

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume byJuly 19, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Additional information

The target salary range:$83,500 - $104,300per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate92s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

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