Government & Public Relations Coordinator

Pay Range:

• $17.20 per hour

Schedule:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 9am – 5pm

Location:

• 1800 Appleby Line, Unit 10, Burlington, ON L7L 6A1

Eligibility:
In accordance with Canada’s Summer Job Program eligibility requirements, applicants must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or with refuges status in Canada
• Legally entitled to work in Ontario

***International students, temporary visitor visas, or youth or work visas are not eligible to apply for this program***

Who we are
Habitat for Humanity – Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) is a charitable, non-profit housing provider that serves the communities of Halton, Mississauga, and Dufferin. We are one of numerous Habitat affiliates operating in Canada. Our mission is “to empower lower income, working families to build strength, stability, and independence by providing affordable housing that enables financial equity and lasting change.” Our housing model fills an important gap in the housing continuum – it provides a “pathway to home ownership.” By providing families with access to equity-generating affordable housing options, Habitat is making vital efforts to help combat the housing crisis in Canada.

Opportunity
The Government & Public Relations Coordinator at Habitat HMD plays a key role in supporting government and community relations efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Community Relations, the Coordinator provides administrative support, tracks legislative and policy updates, and assists with advocacy initiatives. Responsibilities include organizing stakeholder meetings, managing political contacts, and coordinating events such as political tours and advocacy days. The ideal candidate has strong research, communication, and project management skills, with a background in political science, public policy, or a related field. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative support to VP of Strategic Partnerships & Community Relations including: taking notes and recording action items in meetings, and providing briefing notes for political meetings and legislation changes.
• Support government relations monitoring program including political scans, funding opportunities, policies, council and committee reports, and legislative policies as well as public interest issues;
• Update and maintain a contact management system for government, industry, and stakeholder contacts
• Arrange on-site political tours with local MPP, MPs, and councillors presentations and demonstrations of Habitat’s service programs and projects
• Provide and manage content for Habitat HMD’s advocacy
• Develop weekly tracking of government issues, legislation, and policy updates on the housing sector.
• Provide support materials for advocacy days for Habitat on the Hill and Queen’s Park Day.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Qualifications:

• Graduate or working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Political Science, Public Policy, or Public Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, research, analytical, and reporting skills
• Proficiency in databases, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and similar software
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing an eye for detail
• Must hold valid Ontario’s driver’s license Class G and access to a vehicle is preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to jisada@habitathm.ca with the subject line “Government & Public Relations Coordinator Application.”

Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email. We will only contact those candidates who are selected for interviews, but we thank all candidates for their interest in Habitat HMD.

Habitat HMD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

NOTE:
This position is contingent upon funding approval. While we are actively seeking funding for this role, the final approval is pending. In the event that funding is not secured, this position may be subject to cancellation.