BILD CALGARY REGION IS HIRING!

Manager of Government Relations & Committees, Calgary Region

Introduction:

BILD Calgary Region (‘BILD’) is a not-for-profit organization representing the Calgary and Region building industry.  The Association has a membership base that includes all facets of residential home and commercial construction, from single and multi-family builders, renovators, and residential land developers to trades, suppliers and professional companies involved in the building industry.  Its vision: “To create the most liveable communities in the world.”

Job Description:              

As the City of Calgary has experienced significant growth in recent years within its boundaries, the surrounding regional municipal districts, towns and cities have also experienced increasing growth. It is apparent there is greater commonality and synergy in the development and building industry between the City of Calgary and regional growth areas, with many industry members being active in both the City and the Region, or exclusively in the Region. Further, with the launch of a Calgary Region Growth Management Board, we have entered a period of significant change that will impact planning and development matters across the region. Accordingly, BILD has embraced the opportunity to advance a leadership role within the region through this dedicated full time position.

BILD is seeking a Manager of Government Relations and Committees, Calgary Region (“GR Manager”), to lead the association’s efforts in all aspects of government and municipal administration engagement within the greater Calgary Region, and to enhance Committee and Member Relations with BILD members active in Calgary and surrounding areas.

The GR Manager will advise, shape, develop, execute and deliver on BILD’s strategic priorities with regard to policy development, government relations and advocacy.

The role reports to the Director of Policy, Projects & Government Relations.  Travel within the Calgary Region will be required, as well as periodic attendance at Regional Council meetings in the evening,  when required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead municipal GR in the greater Calgary Region, including advancing relationships with key municipalities, evaluating policy and leading issues impacting the industry in the greater Calgary Region, and advocating for results-oriented outcomes.
  • Expand and enhance member relations for those active in the surrounding growth areas; including member communication, and coordination and leadership for committee volunteers.
  • Build awareness and ensure integration and alignment, where possible, of industry-related issues and concerns pertaining to the greater Calgary Region with those issues and concerns pertaining to the City of Calgary.
  • Oversee, monitor and influence, where possible, actions and policy of the Calgary Municipal Regional Board.

Additional Responsibilities and Objectives:

  • Build networks and alliances.
  • Develop position statements related to policy and regulatory standards regarding BILD’s strategic industry and member priorities.
  • Build positive relationships with government and administrative representatives, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders; employ those relationships to effectively communicate to influence positive outcomes for the benefit of our industry.
  • GR Manager will be responsible for preparing reports and presentations to be delivered internally and externally.
  • Execute on the direction of the Board of Directors and senior GR personnel.
  • Provide communication, support and liaison services to committees and association members.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree.
  • Experience: 5-years of experience in either a municipal or industry related role. If experience is municipal, preference is in development or building industry related departments.
  • Leadership and strong analytical, strategic, policy comprehension capability.
  • Strong interpersonal, human-relations attributes.
  • Proficient in written/verbal communication and presentation delivery.
  • Expertise in engaging and encouraging volunteers in order to maximize knowledgeable and financial resources.
  • Experience working with or understanding of government/municipal administration.
  • Ability to effectively build consensus, engage, inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders and strategic partners.
  • Self-directed, independent.
  • Clear political acumen and sound judgment.
  • Credible, trustworthy, ethical.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit their applications/resume to info@bildcr.com by end of day Sunday, MARCH 17. 2019. Please reference the job title in the subject line.

We sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.