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(le français suit) Competition #: 2026-EXT-21 Posting date: October 6, 2026 Closing date: November 3, 2026 Duration: One year (with the possibility of an extension or becoming permanent) Classification level: Level 5 Salary: $116,641 – $143,957 Number of positions: 1 Status: Unionized About the Association The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is a dynamic and progressive union representing over 27,000 professional employees in the federal public sector. At CAPE, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all our members. Our organization offers a: Progressive work environment Flexible Work Model & Remote work opportunities Seamless transition for public servants Great work-life balance Position Summary The Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Advisor leads CAPE’s advocacy and government relations portfolio, developing strategy, identifying policy objectives as well as key advocacy and lobbying opportunities. They also keep CAPE members abreast of relevant and useful developments in the labour policy landscape. Requirements Education & Experience University undergraduate degree in communications, public affairs, government relations, political or social sciences or any related discipline. A graduate degree is preferred. At least for years’ experience of relevant and similar work with NGOs, interest groups, government agencies or unions. Experience providing advice to senior management, leading in research, strategy, planning, opportunities development and campaign development and implementation. Experience conducting stakeholder landscape analyses, devising stakeholder engagement plans, and managing policy advocacy and government relations communications activities and products. Experience conducting impact assessments and reporting results. Experience campaigning the Canadian government and political parties to advance social and/or labour issues. Work experience in the human rights and/or labour space an asset. Track record of success advancing an organization’s policy positions and designing and managing campaigns. Note: Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are considered. Key responsibilities Develops and promotes, in partnership with key staff, CAPE’s official positions in various areas and helps develop CAPE’s capacity to engage with and influence the Canadian federal government departments employing CAPE’s members as well as Treasury Board and other governmental, political and labour stakeholders. Leads initiatives to develop and deliver public policy advocacy and related government relations initiatives in collaboration with all CAPE stakeholders. Creates, fosters, and maintains working relationship with key elected officials from all political parties represented in Canada’s Parliament. Advises senior management (Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chief of staff and President) on communications and public affairs strategy. Advises and supports media and public outreach efforts. Maintains and nurtures effective contacts and coordinates policy advocacy efforts and initiatives with other unions. Identifies, manages, and builds relationship with parliamentarians, special interests’ groups, and other relevant key stakeholders to help advocate for the adoption of measures and policies that can benefit members. Advises the President, in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Public Affairs and Senior Advisor to the President, on strategic opportunities with elected officials. Responsible for communicating the outcomes of key meetings with ministers, party leaders and other elected officials to CAPE members. Responsible for updating the Registry of Lobbyists of keeping the President and Director of Communications and Public Affairs abreast with changes to the Lobbying Act that could impact CAPE’s advocacy efforts. Develops and implements advocacy and government relations strategies and plans as well as the production of consultations, opinion surveys and advocacy or information campaigns. Coordinates the development and delivery of public opinion research and environmental scanning to inform the development of policy advocacy, government relations and communications options, strategies, plans and campaigns and their results measurement frameworks. Briefs, communicates and explains to CAPE members, labour and workplace related developments, news and policies likely to impact them, working closely with the communications team. Researches, writes and reviews draft documents in English and/or in French, provided by staff and elected officials before they are finalized and communicated to members. May perform other duties as assigned. Other skills and abilities Ability to think strategically, as well as supervise or carry out research, analyze political context and events, and advance effective advocacy strategies. Strong organizational, project management, and critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ease to work as part of a team and ability to manage lateral and horizontal relationships with respect, tact and diplomacy. Proactive, entrepreneurial and creative. Agile and adaptable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, to pivot at the last minute and to deliver results under tight deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and methodologies of strategic policy advocacy, government relations, public af