Director of Government Relations, EnterpriseHealth 

Enterprise is looking for a Director of Government Relations to join our health practice in Ontario.  

This position is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complicated issues facing the country for many of Canada’s largest health companies, government agencies, and associations. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who is talented, motivated and ready to take on exciting work that delivers for our clients, especially in government relations.  

A strong understanding of the health care system and government is a must. Previous experience working in government will be highly valued, along with a keen interest in the political process and being passionate about public policy.   

Location: Toronto 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Lead government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies for health care clients in Ontario. 
• Lobby directly on behalf of clients. 
• Execute on key business initiatives and lead client relationships, while managing their needs and expectations.  
• Build relationships with clients at an executive level to develop, foster and sustain relationships. 
• Lead client teams and provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.  
• Play an active role in EnterpriseHealth’s leadership team and contributing to annual planning. 
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and decision-makers. 
• Contribute to business development opportunities, including pitches, proposals and RFP responses. 
• Effectively manage and resolve issues from clients and internal teams. 
• Stay up-to-date on current events, politics and public policy issues in health care. 
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying and ethics requirements for public affairs professionals.   

Requirements:  

• Demonstrated experience in politics, government relations or public affairs. 
• Deep knowledge of Canada’s health care system, government structures, and policy-making processes, especially in Ontario. 
• Strong network within government, health care organizations, and industry associations. 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.  
• Proven ability to think critically and provide strategic advice to clients and team members.  
• Proven ability to develop and execute government relations and advocacy strategies. 
• Proven ability to lead client files and oversee key deliverables.  
• Experience working with clients in the health care sector, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical associations, or health technology firms. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lead teams effectively. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• A developed ability to provide strategic advice to clients. 
• Well versed on current affairs, political actors and major public policy files in Ontario.  

The Perks: 

• Fun, energetic, and collaborative working environment  
• Competitive compensation and benefits  
• You get to work with a team of tightknit creative thinkers  
• Modern open-concept facilities located in five cities across the country  

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@enterprisecanada.com with the subject line “EnterpriseHealth Director”.