Position Title:

Senior Advisor, Government Relations (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-12-20 11:59 PM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Location: Ottawa.

Are you a political thinker with a passion for public broadcasting and a deep understanding of the Canadian parliamentary process? CBC/Radio-Canada is currently recruiting for a Senior Advisor to help support our relationships with elected officials of all parties and raise awareness of the value of public broadcasting for Canadians.

What you will do?

Parliamentary and Government Affairs:

• Support the Executive Director in building and maintaining positive relationships with Government officials, Parliamentarians and their offices, and committee staff.

• Serve as a key communication link between the Corporation and the parliamentary precinct, ensuring timely and effective responses to inquiries and Parliamentary Questions.

• Closely follow parliamentary developments and be able to provide key advice to senior management.

• Ensure representatives of the Corporation are prepared for effective appearances before parliamentary committees.

• Proactively identify and communicate CBC/Radio-Canada's successes and value to political and public service stakeholders through briefing materials, outreach activities, and stakeholder events.

• Develop creative proposals to enhance the Corporation's management of issues with parliamentary stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree and a minimum of three years of experience with government and/or parliamentarians.

• In-depth knowledge of government and parliamentary structures, systems, and processes, along with demonstrated expertise in issues evaluation and management. Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, particularly for media and culture industries, is essential.

• Must be bilingual (English and French) in speaking and reading. Writing in the other official language is an asset.

• High level of interpersonal and communications skills, including discretion and diplomacy.

• Proven ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment.

• Strong teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple files in an occasional high-stress environment.

• Must be available to occasionally work lengthy periods, sometimes without prior notice.

• Work is primarily in Ottawa with occasional travel within Canada.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time