Senior Advisor, Government and Stakeholder Relations

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations, this role supports Extendicare’s national Government Relations and broader Public Affairs team in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with government and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, including in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Ottawa.

The ideal candidate brings experience in regulated environments and a working understanding of how government decisions actually get made at the provincial and municipal levels. You are a strategic communicator with exceptional writing and research skills, comfortable in a fast-paced, issue-driven environment, and able to distill complex legislative, regulatory complex political matters into clear, actionable insight.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in one of the most vital sectors in the country: helping shape policy and advance projects that directly improve the lives of Canadians.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute on Extendicare's government relations strategy across jurisdictions, including matters relating to long-term care, home care and redevelopment

• Monitor and analyze political, legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Extendicare’s operations

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, political staff and public servants across provincial and municipal governments

• Support provincial and national advocacy associations as required

• Draft briefing notes, policy summaries, submissions and other materials for government audiences

• Collaborate with Public Affairs and Communications colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment

• Sound communications judgment, with an understanding of how public messaging and government relations strategies reinforce one another, including experience contributing to key messages, stakeholder materials and issues management

• Track and maintain government relations activities and priorities across jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to understand business priorities and translate them into public policy positions

• Leverage digital tools — including through artificial intelligence (AI), to improve efficiency in researching, monitoring, stakeholder tracking and related activities

• Provide strategic advice to internal teams on government relations opportunities, risks and emerging issues

• Travel as required to support government and stakeholder engagement activities across multiple provinces

What we’re looking for:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in political science, public policy, communications, health policy or a related field

• Four to six years of experience in government relations, public policy or public affairs

• Experience working within provincial, municipal or political environments, or within government or political offices. It is especially valuable if you have worked across multiple provinces or within diverse jurisdictional settings.

• Eligible to register as a lobbyist under provincial and municipal lobbying registries

• Knowledge of current challenges, trends and stakeholders in healthcare, including long-term care and home care, is an asset

• Experience working in fast-moving, issue-driven environments and demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex policy issues clearly and persuasively

• Comfortable presenting to external audiences, including government and political officials

• Excellent research and analytical skills, able to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear insights

• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions

• Comfortable using digital and AI-driven tools to support research, policy tracking and workflow efficiency

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

​At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.