Manager, Government Relations & Policy (15-Month Term)

The National Police Federation•Ottawa, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Government Relations and Policy, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Government Relations and Policy (GRP) department. This position manages a team of up to 10 staff members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities while overseeing all projects across Canada at federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal levels of government. The Manager is responsible for ensuring timely project delivery, maintaining high-quality outputs, and advancing the National Police Federation advocacy objectives. The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs including health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada. Our head office is located in Ottawa, but our 70+ staff work remotely across Canada. We stay closely connected through our up-to-date I.T. tools and by working in accordance with our internal values: Inclusion, Innovation, Appreciation, Collaboration, and Trust.

Requirements

University degree or College Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. political science, policy, public administration) or a combination of education and work experience.
7+ years of progressive experience in government relations and policy, with demonstrated leadership.
Experience working in an association or union setting.
Knowledge of the Lobbyists Registration legislation and ability to lobby without restrictions or can qualify for an exemption.
Deep understanding of Canadian political systems and policy development processes at all levels of government.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to quickly understand and effectively articulate highly complex files.
Strong personnel and project management capabilities with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High degree of professionalism with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office productivity tools.
Ability to lead and motivate a team while working with a high-level of autonomy and accountability.
Sound judgement, tact, and political acumen.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, new ideas, and concepts.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to work under pressure, take initiative, and be proactive and flexible.
Ability to pass a pre-employment enhanced criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Parliament Hill (strong asset)
Experience working on political campaigns (strong asset)
Bilingualism is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Government Relations and Policy team members (Coordinators/Specialists/Advisors/Senior Advisor).
Manage staff performance, professional development, and capacity building across the department.
Foster a collaborative team environment that supports strategic execution and project delivery.
Oversee all GRP projects across Canada, ensuring alignment with organizational and departmental goals, vision, and strategic priorities.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery
Monitor daily activities and coordinate team efforts to maximize effectiveness and strategic impact
Plan and manage the organization of NPF lobby days across Canada and other key events.
Actively provide advice to the director/board/team on best strategies and action plans for each specific campaign/project being developed by the Government Relations team.
Maintain current knowledge of political, policy, and regulatory developments at all levels of government that may impact the organization or its membership.
Provide strategic advice and recommendations on key government personnel, priorities, and opportunities.
Conduct intelligence gathering and deliver insights on issues of concern to the NPF and its Members.
Identify and develop strategic engagement opportunities as they arise.
Review all written external reports, submissions, and documents produced by the GRP team.
Ensure all outputs apply a strategic lens and align with direction provided by senior management.
Maintain high standards for written and oral communications that effectively articulate complex policy files.
Review legislation, policy proposals, and regulations affecting the NPF and its Members.
Ensure NPF contributes meaningfully to policy processes and that Members' voices are heard
Coordinate NPF participation in collective agreement-related committee work and ensure open dialogue across relevant stakeholders.