Job Description: Director – Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs

Organization: Peel Regional Police
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Job Category: Job Posting
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $$173,409 - $205,472 - Annual Salary

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Director – Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs

Director – Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs

Permanent, full-time position

An innovative thinker and savvy communicator, adept at building integrated and strategic stakeholder relations plans for a complex organization, you welcome this opportunity to join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services – and make your mark in the public safety field.

As Director of Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs within our Executive Services Department, you’ll manage, and provide leadership for, the stakeholder and government relations functions at Peel Regional Police (PRP), including the development and delivery of strategies to build, manage and elevate relationships with external stakeholders. These will include provincial, municipal and federal governments, community groups, and other public safety partners.

Recognized as a successful relationship builder, you’ll deliver internal and external communications for PRP while fostering and supporting strong partnerships with the media, as well as public safety and community partners. Your collaborative skills will prove invaluable as you work with the Manager of Corporate Communications to plan, develop, implement and coordinate all communications strategies to maintain and enhance the Peel Regional Police's strategic communication efforts, and ensure alignment and coordination across the Service. This senior mandate will also see you working with the Police Service Board, Executives and Strategic Initiatives to establish the Peel Regional Police brand vision and positioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

More specifically, as Director of Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs, you will:

• Develop and lead an external relations program with measurable strategies.
• Advise the Chief of Police and the executive command team on community engagement, public/corporate affairs and communication strategies.
• Lead engagement and issues management with local elected officials in support of Peel Regional Police's organizational brand, reputation and strategic priorities.
• Anticipate, and put forward recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on, issues and areas of opportunity for Peel Regional Police.
• Monitor policy and related developments within the public safety sector, and at all levels of government, that may have implications for the operation and business continuity of Peel Regional Police and the Region of Peel community.
• Work with various stakeholders in shaping the strategic plan and strategic messaging.
• Develop and monitor evaluation criteria to measure success and impact of government and media relations efforts.
• Develop and deliver end-to-end lobbying campaigns when appropriate.
• Monitor and manage issues relating to government and media, and develop responses in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders (both internally and externally) representing diverse skill sets, reporting structures and backgrounds, to develop and implement the most appropriate, inclusive, and effective plan for the organization and the community.
• Work closely with other departments and members of the Corporate Communications team to integrate proactive media outreach into the communications.
• Collaborate with the PRP Government Grant and Public Policy Liaison to identify opportunities to leverage stakeholder relationships and funding, with the intent of advancing Peel Regional Police's community engagement and public safety efforts. 
• Work with strategic planning teams to establish the Peel Regional Police brand.
• Work on the strategic communication plan to position the Peel Regional Police brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

In the role of Director – Government Relations & Corporate / Public Affairs, you will apply the following education, experience and skills:

• A university degree in Communications, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or equivalent, plus additional managerial courses/training, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience. A master’s degree (or PhD) in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, Justice Studies or a related equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in one or more of the following sectors: Public Policy, Corporate Communications and/or Public Affairs, at least four (4) of which have been at a managerial level or above.
• Demonstrated experience in/exposure to the public safety-related policy environment.
• Experience in building integrated and strategic stakeholder relations plans for a complex organization involving many stakeholders, and implementing successful issues management practices.
• Experience with orchestrating and constructing corporate and crisis communications at a high level, preferably at a Municipal, Provincial and/or Federal level.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding the public sector environment, including a proven competence in communicating and collaborating with political stakeholder groups at the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated competency in developing key organizational messaging, press releases and crisis communication packages and strategies, and a proven track record in liaising with diverse stakeholder groups, both within the organization, as well as externally.
• Experience in designing and executing end-to-end government relations plans/strategies would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in supporting and advising public sector executives, preferably at the Municipal, Provincial or Federal level.
• Demonstrated experience in developing multi-jurisdictions / agencies communication / engagement strategies.
• A clear understanding of the Lobbying Registration Act of Ontario and all related ethical business practices.
• A clear understanding of the provincial community safety and wellbeing framework.
• Exceptional analytical, research and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated competency in relationship-building and liaison.
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated policy and strategic business process development skills.
• Demonstrated planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating internal and external organizational stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing, brand and product/service management.

The salary range for this permanent, full-time position is $173,409 to $205,472 per annum and is complemented by a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance after a 6-month waiting period; and the OMERS Pension Plan.

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From wellness protection for you and your family, to state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we’ve got you covered.

Our Vision: A Safer Community Together

Peel Regional Police, the second largest municipal police service in Ontario, polices the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, with a population of almost 1.4 million residents, and Pearson International Airport, which saw an estimated 13.3 million people pass through in 2020.

Peel Regional Police is acknowledged as one of Canada’s most progressive police services. A proactive approach to problem-solving, a dedication to professional excellence and a reputation for making the community a better place in which to live and work – these are the hallmarks of Peel Regional Police.

Qualified persons should apply online at www.peelpolice.ca, referencing Job ID #303334, by Thursday, August 26, 2021. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.