Government Relations & Campaign Specialist

Ecojustice•Ottawa, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits within Ecojustice’s Law Reform team and supports the organization’s mission by advancing and defending environmental laws and policies across a range of environmental issues. You will work closely with our program teams, Nature, Climate, and Healthy Communities, help influence public policy, execute government relations strategies, and create advocacy campaigns that protect important legal frameworks and advance new legislative solutions. The role is intentionally flexible, responding to evolving priorities and supporting work where it is most needed. You will engage regularly with federal and other decision-makers and partners, bringing a strong understanding of the federal political landscape and how legislation and policy move through government. The role requires balancing timely analyses and responses to government announcements and policy changes with longer-term strategic initiatives focused on developing stronger laws. This is a highly collaborative position with opportunities to contribute thoughtful analysis and turn insights into effective advocacy for innovative policy and legislative solutions that advance environmental protection and justice. If you're passionate about environmental protection and have a background in government relations and campaign strategy, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on our planet's future.

Requirements

5 years of experience in government relations and campaign strategy ideally in the environmental sector or in other comparable sectors
Experience building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with government officials
Experience developing and executing campaigns involving coalition building and/or community-focused strategies
Experience with media communications and public speaking
Demonstrated knowledge of current environmental issues, legislative and political developments
Deep understanding of legislative and policy making processes of governments and the role of non-governmental organizations, the public, coalition groups, and other actors in influencing those processes.
Practical understanding of how JEDI-R considerations shape effective law reform, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Monitor political and public policy developments, identifying risks and opportunities to advance or defend environmental laws or policies
Provide timely analysis and strategic recommendations in response to government announcements, proposed legislative changes, and emerging political developments
Contribute to the development of law reform initiatives like policy and legislative analysis, drafting submissions, briefing notes, and contributing to strategy planning and implementation
Design and execute campaigns that raise awareness, shift public opinion, and influence decisions on environmental issues
Build and maintain productive relationships with government officials, political staff, and other key stakeholders
Collaborate across teams and with external partners to coordinate advocacy efforts and align shared priorities
Work to strengthen Ecojustice’s role as an ally of Indigenous communities by working in ethical relations with Indigenous partners, communities, and organizations and centering Indigenous rights and knowledge systems.
Integrate considerations of reconciliation, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI-R) into government relations, policy, and campaign work
Lead and contribute to coalition building and community relationship strategies
Work closely with Strategic Communications to develop persuasive and creative advocacy materials including media and policy briefs, research reports, infographics and other campaign tools

Benefits

Start with 4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure
Annual winter break
14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day)
2 floater days
4 paid hours each month for personal life admin
100% employer-paid extended health coverage
Up to $2,000/year for mental health
$800/year for paramedical expenses
$500/year for vision care
5% RRSP salary contribution after one year
$500 annual wellness spending account
2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided
Additional equipment reimbursement up to $500
Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program
Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events
Opportunities to advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation through ongoing training