Public Affairs Coordinator

ITAC

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Public Affairs Coordinator supports TECHNATION's Government Relations and Policy (GRP) team in advancing government relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy initiatives that impact Canada's technology sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in public policy, government relations, communications, and technology. The successful candidate will monitor political and policy developments, support stakeholder engagement, prepare briefing materials, coordinate meetings and events, and assist with advocacy initiatives. The position also provides support to TECHNATION's Career Ready program through government and industry engagement activities.

Requirements

Postsecondary education in public policy, political science, communications, public affairs, government relations, business, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in government relations, public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement, associations, government, or a related environment is an asset.
Strong understanding of Canadian government and politics at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
Interest in technology policy and government decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, project coordination, and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Attention to detail and event/logistics coordination experience.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

Support government relations, public affairs, and advocacy initiatives.
Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the technology sector.
Prepare briefing notes, backgrounders, presentations, correspondence, and other materials.
Support stakeholder and government engagement meetings, including coordinating agendas, materials, notes, and follow-up.
Assist with initiatives related to digital government, service transformation, and technology procurement.
Coordinate events, roundtables, consultations, and stakeholder engagements.
Maintain committee and working-group communications and action items.
Support promotion of policy initiatives and events with the Communications & Marketing team.
Lead the organization's lobbying registry reporting and compliance, ensuring all government meetings and lobbying activities are accurately documented, recorded and reported in a timely manner in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Support member communications and event outreach.
Provide administrative support to the GRP team including assisting with project coordination, and maintenance of stakeholder databases, contact lists, and engagement trackers.
Support Career Ready activities, including identifying speakers and coordinating government and industry participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.