Director, Government Relations

About FGS Longview

FGS Longviews experts provide insight and guidance to help businesses and organizations reduce risk and seize opportunities by building common ground with government and stakeholders and navigating the unexpected with clarity and confidence.

We bring original thinking and years of experience to public affairs government relations corporate and financial communications investor relations and special situations including M&A shareholder activism and regulatory approvals. Our value comes from our understanding that every situation is different and our ability to provide sound judgment strategic positioning and an expert sounding board when it matters most.

FGS Longview is part of FGS Global which partners with the worlds most influential leaders to move minds and markets.

Working where business government and public opinion intersect we advise CEOs boards and leadership teams at the most consequential moments. Our expertise spans strategic and financial communications policy and public affairs corporate reputation crisis management and data-driven digital engagement. Across 31 global offices our partners draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity act with confidence and lead with trust.

Responsibilities

FGS Longview is looking foraDirector Government Relationsto join ourCalgaryoffice. This role involves leading the day-to-day execution of advocacy strategies to advance the policy and reputational objectives of clients in all industries. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptionalwriting and analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environmentand excels at distilling complex information into clear and compelling candidates from diverse professional backgrounds are welcome provincial or federal level government experience or government relations experience from a professional services firm isstrongly preferred and experience in the energy sector is an asset.

Specifics include:

• Serving asaccountproject manager including assigning responsibilitiesanticipatingfileneedsand ensuring activities are completedon-time while providing strategic and tactical support to senior team members.
• Engaging directly with clients and advisorsrepresentingFGS Longviews recommendations or position on issues that have a financial reputation and/or business impact.
• Serving as the focal point for information on accounts with knowledge of all activity that is relevant to the file.
• Taking responsibility for developing materials (e.g. communications plans policy analysis corporate narratives and other advocacy materials).
• Building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers and regulators across government.
• Staying up to date on emerging trends issue and opportunities across sectors.
• Serving as a role model for other colleagues by leading through actions being prepared proactive and available as a mentor.
• Supporting new business opportunities in the market and working to strengthen and expand existing client relationships with compelling ideas and excellent service.

Skills & Qualifications

• Highly collaborative with strongcommunicationsskills and able to work well in teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and an ability to seamlessly balance multiple assignments and client situations simultaneously.
• Client-focused with a high bar for quality and results.
• Outstanding writing skills including excellent proofreading skills.
• Confidence and presence to work effectively with senior members of account teams and clients in high-stakes situations.
• A roll-up your sleeves attitude without concern for getting the by success of the effort versus personal ego.
• Well-roundedadaptableand detailed-oriented individual comfortable working through challenges.
• Quick learner who is prepared to jump in at a moments notice.
• Solid judgment and the capacity to accurately assess complicated situations and ask the right questions.
• A sense of urgency and creative persistence along with a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Highly motivated and calm under pressure.
• The ability to manage be responsibleforand mentor early career colleagues.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative team player
• Demonstrates high integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Honest trustworthy and personable
• Articulate - a great communicator across all levels
• A how can I help approach
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-Starter

Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience incommunicationsgovernment lawjournalismora relatedfield. A strong preference is for candidates with directly relevant experience from government or a government relations advisory firm. Energy sector experience is an asset.
• A bachelors degree with an outstanding academic record isrequiredadvanced degree is a plus.

What We Offer:

FGS Longview offers a competitive salary annual profit share/performance bonus and comprehensive medical benefits.

• Generous time off benefits including vacation personal and parental leave.
• A collaborative group of smartpassionateand highly motivated people.
• Team-oriented work environmentstructuredto provide opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development.
• An opportunity tointerface withgovernment corporatefinancialand legal communities on a variety of dynamic and high-profile transactions and special situations.

Candidates mustbe authorized towork in Canada andnot require sponsorship now or in the future.

FGS Longview is committed to employment equity and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability or any protected ground under applicable Canadian law.

When yousubmitan application we collect certain personal information about you for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our privacy policy at apply please visit Thank you for your interest in FGS Longview.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1