Manager, Strategic Partnership & Government Relations

Town of Caledon

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Government Relations serves as a key connection between the Town of Caledon and key external partners. This role provides strategic advice, communication planning, and partnership management to the Office of the CAO. The position also provides leadership to organizational best practice and capability-building through their team. This role leads the Town’s Intergovernmental and Indigenous Relations team and requires a combination of communication and intergovernmental affairs expertise, political awareness, and an in-depth understanding of strategic partnership development, community relations, and local government functions. The successful candidate is a well-networked leader with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to advocacy and problem-solving. They balance a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement at various levels of government with the ability to partner, coach, and build influence with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ related progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related field within government or a public sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of government structures, jurisdictional responsibilities, and institutional roles.
Demonstrated knowledge of government policy processes and the development of legislation/regulations to inform municipal advocacy efforts.
Keen political acuity and strong experience in providing strategic advice and making recommendations to senior officials and staff.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working in municipal, provincial and/or federal governments and/or political establishments on issues related to public affairs, policy development, access to community services, and/or engaged and connected residents is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop the vision and value proposition for the strategic partnerships practice at the Town and provide direction on functional expertise required for project engagement, in addition to devising frameworks, templates, and process structure, as appropriate.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on intergovernmental policy impacts, including external funding opportunities, public opinion, and community concerns.
Monitor external environment, including media coverage, government announcements, and public sentiment to inform Town strategies and response.
Plan and supervise public events, such as town hall meetings, public forums, and information sessions.
Foster relationships with key strategic partners, including partner institutions, community groups, businesses, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders.
Steward partnerships in the public and non-profit sector, community groups, post-secondary institutions and/or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Lead and develop a diverse, high-performing team of professionals, fostering collaboration among functional experts to ensure clear communication and coordination across complex portfolios.
Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.