Provincial Government Relationship Manager - Ontario
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Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
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Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
The Provincial Government Relationship Manager - Ontario is a regional leadership role focused on driving the vision, plan, growth, and performance of the Social Infrastructure strategy across the province. This position involves ongoing collaboration with partners across the Region, Canada, the U.S., and globally to support GHD's efforts in the Property and Buildings market The Provincial Government Relationship Manager will work closely with the Clients and Markets Lead for Ontario and other Ontario Regional Market Leaders in Property & Buildings, Environment, Water, Transportation, and more. Key collaborators also include the regions Business Group Leaders, Key Client Relationship Managers, and Service Line Leaders.
This role's primary responsibilities are developing and maintaining relationships within Provincial Government Ministries, Department, Agencies, and other Stakeholders. This role involves promoting GHD's Brand, advocating for the organization's capabilities and experience, monitoring developments in the trends of public spending and regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
With a focus on driving growth in the Provincial public sector, the role emphasizes delivering sustainable, profitable outcomes, fostering innovation, and advancing GHD's core business. The Provincial Government Relationship Manager will work on positioning GHD strategically through differentiated value propositions, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Leading the development of proposals that support growth and diversification of the property and buildings market, this leader will also ensure alignment with GHD's core values.
Key responsibilities also include fostering cross-market collaboration within GHD to execute complex projects in line with the Social Infrastructure Go to Market Plan.
We're seeking a strategic and proactive relationship manager who is eager to make a positive impact on the world and shape the communities in Ontario.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
What you will bring to the team:
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
See what the power of commitment can do for you!
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About Us
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
The Provincial Government Relationship Manager - Ontario is a regional leadership role focused on driving the vision, plan, growth, and performance of the Social Infrastructure strategy across the province. This position involves ongoing collaboration with partners across the Region, Canada, the U.S., and globally to support GHD's efforts in the Property and Buildings market The Provincial Government Relationship Manager will work closely with the Clients and Markets Lead for Ontario and other Ontario Regional Market Leaders in Property & Buildings, Environment, Water, Transportation, and more. Key collaborators also include the regions Business Group Leaders, Key Client Relationship Managers, and Service Line Leaders.
This role's primary responsibilities are developing and maintaining relationships within Provincial Government Ministries, Department, Agencies, and other Stakeholders. This role involves promoting GHD's Brand, advocating for the organization's capabilities and experience, monitoring developments in the trends of public spending and regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
With a focus on driving growth in the Provincial public sector, the role emphasizes delivering sustainable, profitable outcomes, fostering innovation, and advancing GHD's core business. The Provincial Government Relationship Manager will work on positioning GHD strategically through differentiated value propositions, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Leading the development of proposals that support growth and diversification of the property and buildings market, this leader will also ensure alignment with GHD's core values.
Key responsibilities also include fostering cross-market collaboration within GHD to execute complex projects in line with the Social Infrastructure Go to Market Plan.
We're seeking a strategic and proactive relationship manager who is eager to make a positive impact on the world and shape the communities in Ontario.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key Provincial Government Ministries, Department, Agencies, and other Stakeholders, including MOI, MOH and MOE. Strengthening relationships with new and existing clients, while expanding GHD's presence in the property and buildings market across Ontario, consistent with GHD's enterprise strategy and business plans. Providing leadership on key client accounts in the property and buildings market
- Growth: Implementing GHD's Ontario Social Infrastructure strategy, with a focus on long-term opportunities that align with GHD's growth aspirations. Understanding emerging market trends, with a forward-looking strategy toward future projects and opportunities
- Advocacy: Represent the organization's interests, capabilities and experience in meetings with government officials and at public hearings.
- Legislative Monitoring: Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization.
- Budget: Track and communicate trends in provincial government spending and campaigns
- Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Communication: Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and briefings to senior management on government relations activities.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies that align GHD's growth aspirations with emerging trends in provincial government
- Collaboration: Work closely with key ministries (Infrastructure, Health, Transportation etc)
- Training: Provide training and support to staff on government relations and advocacy strategies. Collaborating with other Market Leaders and Client Managers across sectors such as Environment, Water, Transportation, and Property & Buildings to win multidisciplinary projects
- Event Coordination: Organize and participate through topic presentation and thought leadership in events, such as conferences and forums, to promote the organization's interests and elevating GHD's brand in the market
- Research: Conduct research on political trends, public opinion, and other factors that may impact the organization's government relations strategy.
What you will bring to the team:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze complex information and develop strategic plans.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
See what the power of commitment can do for you!
#LI-AD1
About Us
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.