Co-op, Government Relations

Co-op, Government Relations (Non-Union)

(4 months)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week

Location: Hamilton,Hybrid

Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy

Salary Grade: $26.26/hour

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Government Relations Specialist, this individual will work on a variety of policy and operational files in support of the government relations team’s interaction with federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as related agencies and associations.

Responsibilities:

• Support creation of presentations and briefing notes for use in meetings with government representatives, as well as internally.
• Support creation of government submissions including research, writing, attending meetings and seeking feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Monitor Independent Electricity System Operator engagement materials to summarize policies and consultations relevant to Alectra’s business and government relations advocacy interests.
• Coordinate activities related to data sharing requests including municipal staff communication, data sharing agreement development, and issue management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal lobbyist registries.
• Facilitate government relations team meetings and records management; create agenda, track upcoming events, submissions, and the week ahead; email action items after meeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications/Program:

• Successful candidate must be currently enrolled in a Post-secondary Government Relations program or equivalent
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal government processes and key figures
• Good communication skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and PowerPoint.
• Some work-related experience in government relations or energy sector is an asset but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of the Ontario energy sector is an asset but not mandatory.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

• You have the option to enroll in the OMERS pension plan, a defined benefit plan that provides a reliable and secure retirement income based on your earnings and years of service. Both you and the organization contribute to the plan. OMERS is one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, designed to support your long-term financial well-being.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
  • Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work environment: Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. *Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.*

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation for a disability during the process, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.