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Join to apply for the Government Relations Director role at TELUS Job overview and responsibilities, qualifications, and context for the role as described in the original posting are consolidated below. Overview As Director, Government Relations you will lead the strategy, planning and execution focusing on government relations in Alberta. You will engage with and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including executive leaders, government, trade associations, civil society and academics. Your energy, drive and resilience will get the job done and create a better future for Alberta and Canada. What Youll Do Develop and execute Alberta government relations strategy Undertake a wide variety of creative tactics to deliver on TELUS priorities Develop and maintain productive relationships with political leaders, academics, civil society groups, trade associations, public servants and other stakeholders Support TELUS public sector sales team and federal government relations Support Indigenous reconciliation efforts Lead the creation of reports, submissions, messages and collateral materials Lead and train TELUS team members to support advocacy efforts Report on progress to executives Guide and support executives in developing their relationships with key government officials Partner with public sector entities at all levels of government to advance Albertas innovation economy and connectivity, support public sector sales, and strengthen federally-focused advocacy with Alberta stakeholders Oversee TELUS Alberta lobbyist registration and ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations guiding engagement with the Alberta government Qualifications What you bring Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field Minimum 10 years experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field Experienced government relations professional with a deep understanding of political processes, government decision-making, and policy development Robust knowledge of Albertas political and bureaucratic space, with a proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and building consensus among diverse stakeholders A data-driven approach to public policy advocacy and campaigning A talent for bringing people together and harnessing the collective energy to get things done Extraordinary ability to craft clear communications, and bring forward insights and recommendations to all levels of stakeholders Great-to-haves Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry, regulatory environment, and digital infrastructure policy Experience in large matrix-style organizations Bilingual considered an asset Seniorities and Employment Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TELUS by 2x Get notified about new Director of Government Relations jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada . #J-18808-Ljbffr