Advisor, Government & Interest Holder Relations

BC Ferries • Richmond, BC

6d • CA$83,500 - CA$104,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

At BC Ferries, we connect communities and provide essential transportation services across British Columbia’s stunning coastlines. We are committed to fostering strong relationships with governments and interest holder organizations to ensure our operations reflect community needs and priorities. We are seeking a dynamic Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor to support and advance our engagement with government and key interest holder organizations. As the Government and Interest Holder Relations Advisor, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and executing BC Ferries' engagement activities guided by our corporate engagement framework. In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of engagement strategies, ensuring BC Ferries is well-prepared for interactions with government and interest holders by providing strategic analysis, developing high-quality materials, and supporting consistent, evidence-based engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Affairs, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 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

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Policy are preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 Ferries’ 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

Benefits

• We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level