ontario vice president government relations Jobs – 43 Openings This Week

Director, Government Relations
Seaspan ULC —Ottawa, ON
- $180,000–$220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Vision care
- Life insurance
Regional Vice President - National Capital/Atlantic Region
Teknion Limited —Ottawa, ON
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
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Vice President – Principal Investments - CIB Business Management, TD Securities
TD Bank —Toronto, ON
- $125,000–$135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
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Vice President Public Sector
Wirehead —Ottawa, ON
- $95,000–$105,000 a year
- Bilingual
- CRM software
- Sales
Senior Coordinator, Advocacy and Government Engagement
IJM Canada —Ottawa, ON
- $65,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Public speaking
- Research
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Campus Planner
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $80,248.28–$100,310.35 a year
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
Director, Communications and Engagement
National Capital Commission —Ottawa, ON
- $154,301–$170,710 a year
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Marketing
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Director FWSAR
PAL Aerospace —Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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NU11-2026-05-29 Vice President of Community & Long-Term Care
Deep River and District Hospital —Deep River, ON
- $38.83–$54.76 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
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Manager, Corporate Communications
Ontario Centre of Innovation —Toronto, ON
- $90,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Travel
- Budgeting
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Corporate Research Partnerships Manager
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $110,414.84–$138,018.55 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Research
Director, Facilities Management
Lakehead University —Thunder Bay, ON
- $113,586.97–$141,984.29 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Construction
13d
Chief Information Security Officer
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $157,251.41–$196,564.26 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Executive Director (Cedarcroft Place)
Spring Living Retirement Communities —Oshawa, ON
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Nursing
- Social Work
Dean and Campus Principal - Vaughan
Niagara University —Vaughan, ON
- $190,000–$210,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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Senior Director, Public Policy
ITAC —Ottawa, ON
- $100,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
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Executive Director
Anson Place Care Centre —Hagersville, ON
- $100,000 a year
- Accounting
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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17h
Project Coordinator (II) - Project Manager (SSCAN) & Grants Writer
McMaster University —Hamilton, ON
- $41.99–$59.09 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
12d
Director, Public Affairs
Canadian Construction Association —Ottawa, ON
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- Analysis skills
- Dental care
1d
Vice President, Legal – Personal Banking
EQ Bank | Equitable Bank —Toronto, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply

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Director, Government Relations

Seaspan ULC -
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$180,000–$220,000 a year

Qualifications

Law
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview

The Director, Government Relations, oversees Seaspan’s engagement and advocacy efforts at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, ensuring these activities align with company priorities and contribute to sustainable growth and strategic goals. The incumbent will support this work by providing a strategic understanding of the Government of Canada’s varied and complex needs, along with detailed knowledge of its decision-making processes, policies, regulations, and statutes.

The Director, Government Relations, will join the extended leadership team focused on strengthening Seaspan’s reputation and growing its influence across Canada. They will report to the Vice President, Government Relations, and work closely with other Seaspan leaders to advance the company's interests.

This role focuses on setting Seaspan's government engagement priorities and shaping external policy environments that will significantly impact our business strategy, market position, and long-term growth.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of on-site work and onboarding. The employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement. This is an existing vacancy based in our Ottawa office at 1402 – 222 Queen Street.

What you'll do

Monitor and gather intelligence on federal legislative, regulatory, and budgetary developments, as well as on policy and program initiatives. Brief the Vice President, Government Relations, and other key organization members about how these factors may impact our current goals and future interests.
Define and steer strategic positioning in response to the current and emerging political landscape.
Build and sustain effective relationships with government agencies, regulators, and important stakeholders in various government sectors.
Draft policy briefs, reports, submissions, advocacy strategies, and presentations.
Lead cross-functional teams to align on the organization’s needs and coordinate advocacy efforts related to government initiatives.
Identify and build strategic partnerships with organizations that align with Seaspan’s business goals.
Maintain vital contact with existing and potential clients. Assist with event planning and public engagement efforts that advance Seaspan’s objectives.
Support the Business Development team in creating and implementing detailed capture strategies and plans for each approved opportunity.
Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance to the Executive Leadership team and other departments within the company.
Organize and engage in meetings, hearings, and events with government officials.
Develop and sustain relationships with industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, government, economics, or a related field.
10 years of experience in government, politics, government relations, public policy, or advocacy.
Experience with Canadian government procurement is preferred, particularly with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) or Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).
Demonstrated success in advocacy within a government environment.
Versatile leadership abilities suit both hands-on management and influential roles.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to various government constituencies, including the ability to build professional relationships with government and industry partners.
Skilled in advocacy, influence, and persuasion, with the ability to inspire action through strong logic, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Understanding both the public service and political aspects of government decision-making.

Why you’ll love working here

This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
In addition to base salary and pension plan matching, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 25.5%, with the opportunity to earn up to 30%. Bonus is discretionary and dependent on individual and company performance.

The estimated salary for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors, including the successful Candidate’s skill set and experience, the position's location, and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

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