Advance housing and municipal policy as OREA's Northern Ontario Government Relations Specialist, based on-site with frequent regional travel.
This full-time, permanent specialist reports to OREA's Head of Government Relations. The work supports local real estate Boards across Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins. Responsibilities span policy research, advocacy communications, and relationships with elected officials and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze housing, zoning, development charges, and municipal budget policies
- Monitor council agendas, news, and social media for local issues
- Prepare briefing notes, remarks, letters, and written submissions
- Coordinate board responses, meetings, campaigns, and elected official outreach
- Maintain relationships with officials, decision-makers, boards, and community partners
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field
- Three to five years' community organizing, political, or government experience
- Knowledge of provincial and municipal legislative processes
- Understanding of Northern Ontario's municipal structure, geography, and culture
- Ontario driver's licence, car access, and travel availability up to 20%
Support OREA advocacy across Northern Ontario through policy analysis, communications, stakeholder relationships, and regional board engagement.
Northern Ontario Government Relations Specialist in Toronto employer: Ontario-Real-Estate-Association
At the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our professional development budgets, competitive salary packages, and comprehensive health benefits, all while working on impactful advocacy initiatives that shape the future of home ownership in Ontario. Located in Toronto with opportunities for travel across Northern Ontario, OREA offers a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly influence the real estate landscape and empower REALTORS® to thrive.
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