Municipal Government Relations Specialist

Disclaimer: This posting is for a net new position. AI is not used in the recruitment process.

Help Build a Canada Without Homelessness

At the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) we believe homelessness is solvable. We work alongside communities governments frontline organizations and people with lived expertise to help build housing-focused systems that measurably reduce homelessness across Canada.

CAEH is evolving. We are a modern social impact organization that combines systems change advisory services data policy learning coaching and innovation to create lasting impact at scale.

We are looking for people who are:

• Outcomes-focused

• Collaborative and adaptable

• Energized by meaningful work

• Comfortable navigating complexity and change

• Curious thoughtful and action-oriented

• Motivated by building better systems and stronger communities

If that sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As our Municipal Government Relations Specialist you will play an important role in helping CAEH strengthen communities scale impact and accelerate progress toward ending homelessness in Canada.

You will work across systems change policy and consulting to help move priorities from ideas into action.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful work strong collaboration and solving complex challenges in a fast-moving environment. You will have the opportunity to influence projects improve systems contribute to organizational growth and help shape the future of CAEH as we continue to evolve.

What Youll Do

In This Role You Will:

• Build and maintain relationships with municipal elected officials staff and partner organizations across Canada.

• Identify and nurture opportunities to connect municipalities with CAEHs consulting and fractional services surfacing relevant offerings organically through trusted relationships and ongoing connection.

• Work with Business Development to connect communities to solutions and CAEHs service offerings.

• Monitor municipal policy council agendas budgets and decisions relevant to homelessness and housing and brief internal teams on developments.

• Support the design and delivery of advocacy strategies and campaigns directed at municipal governments.

• Prepare briefing notes policy summaries correspondence presentations and submissions tailored to municipal audiences.

• Represent CAEH at municipal meetings associations forums coalitions and events building visibility and influence.

• Coordinate with colleagues across the organization to align messaging and priorities.

• Support CAEHs community partners to strengthen their own municipal advocacy and engagement.

• Support CAEHs federal and provincial government relations work as part of an integrated Government Relations and Advocacy team.

• Assist with the development of new service offerings based on discussions and experience with the municipal sector.

• Maintain accurate records of government contacts interactions and commitments in CAEHs CRM and complete any required lobbying registration and reporting.

• Track evaluate and report on engagement activities and outcomes against advocacy goals.

• Stay current on trends in municipal government homelessness housing policy and intergovernmental relations.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Youll Also:

• Collaborate across teams to move strategic priorities forward.

• Use data evidence and feedback to guide decision-making.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across projects systems and service delivery.

• Support work that balances mission impact and organizational sustainability.

• Help foster a collaborative inclusive and accountable team culture.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Strengthen CAEHs relationships credibility and influence with municipal governments across Canada.

• Advance municipal adoption of policies and practices that contribute to ending homelessness.

• Deliver timely high-quality briefing advocacy and engagement materials that support CAEHs priorities.

• Ensure effective coordination and alignment of municipal engagement across CAEH teams.

• Grow municipal uptake of CAEHs services through trusted relationships expanding the reach and impact of CAEHs social enterprise.

What You Bring

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed below. If you are excited about the role and believe you could contribute meaningfully we encourage you to apply.

Were looking for someone who has:

• A minimum 35 years of experience in government relations public affairs policy or advocacy preferably with a municipal focus.

• Strong understanding of municipal government structures processes and decision-making in Canada.

• Knowledge of homelessness housing and related social policy and of the intergovernmental landscape.

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills with political acumen and sound judgment.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication including the ability to distil complex policy into clear persuasive materials.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and adapt approaches to different municipal contexts.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across teams.

• Alignment with CAEHs mission and values including a commitment to equity and to ending homelessness.

• Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science Public Administration Communications or a related discipline.

Assets & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness housing or community systems work.

• Experience in nonprofit public sector consulting or social enterprise environments.

• Experience facilitating coaching advising or delivering services.

• Experience applying equity anti-oppression decolonizing or systems change approaches.

• Bilingualism (English/French).

• Lived expertise related to homelessness or housing precarity.

• Graduate degree in a related field.

Working at CAEH

We are building a culture grounded in trust learning collaboration accountability and impact.

CAEH is a remote-first organization with team members across Canada. We value flexibility autonomy continuous improvement and supporting people to do their best work.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings support

• Five weeks vacation plus paid winter closure

• Flexible remote work arrangements

• Professional development support

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Meaningful work with national impact

• A collaborative and mission-driven team culture

Equity Inclusion & Accessibility

CAEH is committed to building an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace.

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived expertise of homelessness and from individuals who identify as Indigenous Black racialized disabled 2SLGBTQIA or members of historically marginalized communities.

We recognize that experience leadership and potential can take many forms. If your background does not align perfectly with every qualification we still encourage you to apply.

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request to

Additional Information

Travel Expectations: Up to once a month for meetings and events.

Background Checks Required: Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm ET on August 7 2026.

Please click the button below to submit:

• Your resume

• A short cover letter or written introduction sharing your interest in the role

The application includes equity & diversity self-identification questions. These questions help us understand who is applying to our organization. Responses are voluntary confidential and will not influence hiring decisions. The information is used only for aggregate reporting and equity program planning.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1