About the role

Government Relations & Campaign Specialist at Ecojustice working to advance environmental laws and policies. Collaborating with teams to influence public policy and execute government relations strategies.

Responsibilities

Monitor political and public policy developments, identifying risks and opportunities to advance or defend environmental laws or policies.
Provide timely analysis and strategic recommendations in response to government announcements, proposed legislative changes, and emerging political developments.
Contribute to the development of law reform initiatives like policy and legislative analysis, drafting submissions, briefing notes, and contributing to strategy planning and implementation.
Design and execute campaigns that raise awareness, shift public opinion, and influence decisions on environmental issues.
Build and maintain productive relationships with government officials, political staff, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate across teams and with external partners to coordinate advocacy efforts and align shared priorities.
Work to strengthen Ecojustice’s role as an ally of Indigenous communities by working in ethical relations with Indigenous partners, communities, and organizations and centering Indigenous rights and knowledge systems.
Integrate considerations of reconciliation, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI-R) into government relations, policy, and campaign work.
Lead and contribute to coalition building and community relationship strategies.
Work closely with Strategic Communications to develop persuasive and creative advocacy materials including media and policy briefs, research reports, infographics and other campaign tools.

5 years of experience in government relations and campaign strategy ideally in the environmental sector or in other comparable sectors.
Experience building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with government officials.
Experience developing and executing campaigns involving coalition building and/or community-focused strategies.
Experience with media communications and public speaking.
Demonstrated knowledge of current environmental issues, legislative and political developments.
Deep understanding of legislative and policy making processes of governments and the role of non-governmental organizations, the public, coalition groups, and other actors in influencing those processes.
Practical understanding of how JEDI-R considerations shape effective law reform, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not a requirement.

4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure, plus an annual winter break.
14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day), 2 floater days, and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin.
100% employer-paid extended health coverage, up to $2,000/year for mental health, $800/year for paramedical expenses, and $500/year for vision care.
5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account.
Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events.
Ongoing training for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.