Senior Manager, Intergovernmental Relations

Requisition ID: 45655 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Senior Manager, Intergovernmental Relations is an internal advisor, facilitator and strategist, playing a critically important leadership role within the organisation as an intergovernmental relations planning and strategy subject matter expert. This position is a member of a small, agile team that provides sophisticated strategic, intergovernmental advice to City senior management and staff as well as Mayor and Council, on a broad range of projects, initiatives and emerging/urgent issues.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Using sophisticated analysis of current events, policy documents, relationships, and other sources and techniques, the Senior Manager:
  • Develops, stewards and implements a City-wide Intergovernmental Strategy and prepare advice for the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, City Leadership Team and Mayor and Council.
  • Develops, stewards, liaises and leverages relationships with key government partners and organizations.
  • Guides the City’s participation in intergovernmental meetings, agreements, correspondence, issues management and policy development and represent the City in complex negotiations with government partners.
  • Prepares elected officials and City leadership to participate at intergovernmental fora (ex. UBCM, FCM) and regional meetings (ex. MVRD).
• Provides a portfolio of concurrent services to departments related to intergovernmental relations,. playing leadership and/or support roles that could include:
  • Provides expert advice on intergovernmental relations issues.
  • Integrates City subject matter experts with counterparts in other levels of government.
  • Leads the development of department- and project-specific intergovernmental strategies.
  • Prepares correspondence, applications and briefing materials.
  • Guides departments in the evaluation of intergovernmental proposals and/or negotiation of terms of agreements.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. The specific duties of this role are dynamic, and change over time needs of the organisation.
   

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A post-graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training, education and lived experience.
• Extensive experience working in the public sector, corporate or institutional environment at an intermediate or senior level, with increasing responsibility for complex strategy, major projects and/or intergovernmental planning-related work.
• Significant experience with policy development, Cabinet/legislative processes, government program design, and/or senior government financial/budget processes and cycles.
• Significant experience working directly with senior management, boards of directors or other governance bodies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of government systems and public policy processes.
• Leadership skills, balancing independence, initiative and decisiveness with good judgement and a collaborative, strategic approach.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills that can be applied to complex, multi-faceted issues, with the ability to think systematically, objectively and innovatively, and to present solutions in clear and compelling terms.
• Strong relationship building and facilitation skills, with the ability to bring together people with a diverse set of interests, styles and areas of expertise, and align them toward a unified goal.
• An aptitude for and interest in learning about a wide variety of topics.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks and competing priorities on short timelines.
• Superior written communication, verbal communication and presentation skills, as well as a high level of competency in office productivity tools and technology.

Business Unit/Department: Office of the City Manager (1010) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $114,465 to $143,092 per annum

Application Close: March 1, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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