Government Relations, Lead

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Government Relations Lead At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada. Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you. The Government Relations Lead (Federal) will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage with federal government officials and agencies, advocating for Interac's interests, and building effective relationships to advance Interac’s corporate strategic objectives. We are looking for a proactive leader who takes initiative and brings a deep understanding of the Canadian federal government and experience in public policy and government relations. This role will be based in Ottawa and will report to the Head, Government Relations and External Affairs. Key Responsibilities..... Government Engagement: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to both build and maintain relationships with federal government stakeholders including MPs, political staff, departmental officials and regulatory bodies. Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for meetings with government representatives, including support for Executive level engagement opportunities. Identify and execute government and stakeholder relations strategies to enhance Interac's visibility with key federal government audiences. Legislative and Regulatory Affairs: Develop and deliver regular briefings on federal government activities including political dynamics, key policy updates and current events to internal audiences including senior executives. Monitor and analyze federal government policies, legislation, and regulations that impact Interac. Support the development of responses to changes impacting the business, working with cross-functional stakeholders. External and Industry Relations: Build relationships with relevant industry associations, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders to advance Inteac’s business and strategic objectives. Promote Interac through key federal government events, targeted engagement, thought leadership, and meetings. Public Affairs Implement strategies to influence, educate, and inform government and stakeholder audiences, developing presentations, key messaging and content directed at government and stakeholder audiences. Support business development and go-to-market efforts aligned with public sector commercial objectives. Assist with reputation and issue management, providing counsel on public sector risks and working with the broader team to protect corporate reputation. What you bring..... Minimum 8 years of experience in government, government relations, public affairs (required). Experience working with federal elected officials, government departments, agencies, or in a public policy environment is required (required). A mix of government and corporate or agency experience (preferred). Familiarity with financial and payments sector policies, legislation and regulations (preferred). Strong knowledge of the federal political system as well as legislative and regulatory process in Canada. A problem solver who can deal with difficult, changing, or uncertain situations, apply creativity to problem-solving. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proactive and self-motivated. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Strong written and verbal communication skills Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity. Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks: Canadian criminal record check; Public safety verification; Canadian ID cross-check; 5-year employment verification; Education verification; and If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check How we work We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with: Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal. Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do. Compensation Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks. Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.’s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations. Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. About Interac Corp. Interac empowers Canadians to transact digitally with confidence by providing payment and value exchange services. In helping to develop the future of money and data in Canada, security is the core of everything we do. We help keep Canadian customers safe and secure when transacting. With nearly 300 financial institutions connected to our network, Canadians choose Interac products over 20 million times a day on average to exchange money. Interac champions workplace culture, community, and corporate citizenship. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading and most trusted financial brands. For more information, visit In The Know. Read more