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About the Role
The Government Relations Specialist – Northern Region will support advocacy, policy, and government relations priorities for local real estate Boards in Northern Ontario. This role involves focusing on municipal and provincial jurisdiction, working with the Government Relations team, and liaising between OREA and local boards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze municipal policies related to housing supply, economic development, land use planning, zoning, development charge by-laws, and budgets.
- Integrate member board priorities and issues into OREA’s policy development and consultation responses.
- Monitor local government activities and media for issues affecting REALTORS® and the real estate industry.
- Conduct research on local issues and prepare briefing notes.
- Draft communications for elected officials, including remarks, letters, and submissions.
- Assist in creating and executing OREA advocacy campaigns, including digital platforms and member Calls to Action.
- Coordinate local board responses to emerging issues.
- Arrange meetings between local board representatives and elected officials, preparing necessary materials.
- Lead outreach efforts to elected officials, staff, and community partners.
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipal and provincial elected officials and key decision-makers.
- Act as the liaison between OREA and local boards, fostering strong working relationships.
- Attend member board events and coordinate OREA's participation.
- Facilitate board access to OREA advocacy resources.
- Identify valuable political and community events and coordinate REALTOR® presence.
- Assist boards in organizing member attendance at OREA's advocacy conference and Lobby Day.
- Support election-year engagement with candidates and introduce OREA and local boards to new councils.
- Attend OREA business and professional meetings as required.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in community organizing, politics, and/or Government (municipal, provincial, or federal).
- Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislative processes and decision-making.
- Understanding of Northern Ontario's unique municipal structure, geography, and culture.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a car.
- Experience in grassroots organization and/or Member facing campaigns is considered an asset.
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Research
- Communication
- Advocacy campaign development
- Digital platforms
- Government relations
- Stakeholder relations
- Relationship building
- Liaison
- Event coordination
- Grassroots organization
- Member-facing campaigns
Location
- On-Site; frequent travel to Northern Ontario
- Greater Toronto Area
- Northern Ontario
Work Type
- Full Time
- Permanent
- On-Site
- Frequent travel
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelors’ Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Defined pension contribution plan
- Awesome health benefits
- Individual professional development budgets
- Best technology and full-time support
- Competitive vacation package
- Additional time off for birthdays, moving, and more
About the Company
- At the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), our goal is to keep the dream of home ownership alive by supporting nearly 100,000 REALTORS® in helping people find a great place to call home, work, and thrive.
- We advance professional standards through advocacy, leadership development, Standard Forms education, and more.
Equal Opportunity
- OREA is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please contact OREA’s Human Resources department at career@orea.com.