Government Relations Advisor

Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Halifax, NS, Canada

Posted on Jul 16, 2026
The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Affairs

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: July 29th, 2026

We are looking for a Government Relations Advisor to join our Government Relations team.

The Government Relations Advisor supports the overall government relations strategy across all levels of government. This role is responsible for fostering and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders while supporting the organization’s strategic objectives. The Government Relations Advisor serves as a key liaison between the organization and elected officials, facilitating effective communication, providing strategic support on major initiatives, and helping address issues and opportunities that may impact the business.


Key elements of this role include:

Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Provide day-to-day operational support to elected officials, including Federal Members of Parliament (MPs), Provincial Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and municipal representatives such as Mayors, Wardens, and Councilors.
  • Establish, develop, and maintain open, responsive, and productive relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal elected officials.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with government representatives through regular correspondence, meetings, and engagement activities.
  • Coordinate the involvement of organizational leadership in meetings and interactions with government officials, as required.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support effective collaboration and issue resolution.

Strategic Support & Issue Management

  • Anticipate emerging opportunities and challenges related to major corporate initiatives and projects, and provide strategic support to advance organizational objectives.
  • Monitor stakeholder concerns and proactively identify potential issues to help prevent or mitigate escalations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to address concerns, resolve issues, and support organizational priorities.
  • Research and gather information from across the organization regarding community issues and concerns raised by elected officials.
  • Support the resolution of escalated community issues by identifying appropriate resources and facilitating internal coordination.

Reporting, Tracking & Administration

  • Maintain and update a Government Relations Dashboard to track engagement activities, interactions, and outcomes.
  • Capture, monitor, and follow up on action items resulting from meetings and stakeholder engagements.
  • Prepare post-meeting executive summaries and related documentation to support leadership awareness and decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting related to government relations activities.

Team Collaboration

  • Provide support and assistance to other members of the Government Relations team.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance team effectiveness.

These skills will make you successful:

Education & Experience

  • Post-secondary education is required, a Bachelor's degree or diploma is ideal.
  • A minimum of 6 years of related experience.
  • Experience in process improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of the energy industry is considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and interact effectively with senior leadership and government officials at all levels.
  • Advanced customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Familiarity with Web DMD, Infoview, Crystal Reports, and/or CIS is considered an asset.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Awareness and understanding of municipal and provincial political environments, government processes, and current events.
  • Ability to anticipate stakeholder concerns, support issue resolution, and contribute to positive stakeholder outcomes.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.


Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by July 29th, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.


The perks of joining our team? We offer:

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
  • Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
  • Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
  • Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
  • Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.


Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email careers@nspower.ca

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