Manager – Fibre Municipal Engagement

TELUS

Manager of Fibre Municipal Engagement at TELUS, strategizing government relations for fibre builds. Leading a team and creating proactive municipal engagement strategies for Eastern Canada fiber pipeline.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$109,000 - CA$202,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and Own a Fibre Municipal Engagement Strategy - Develop and govern a unified, proactive approach to municipal and government relations across all TELUS fibre build markets — establishing TELUS as a single, coordinated voice with municipalities.
Lead Fibre Growth Government Relations - Manage engagement across political, senior administrative, and operational levels of government in Eastern Canada and collaborate with internal stakeholders in Western Canada, navigating complex political environments and building long-term relationships with decision-makers.
Enable and Accelerate Eastern Build Pipeline - Lead municipal engagement for the Eastern Canada fibre build pipeline. Navigate sophisticated competitive positioning against established incumbents in new markets.
Manage Permitting and Regulatory Coordination - Oversee permit acquisition processes with municipal and utility stakeholders, track regulatory changes (e.g., provincial infrastructure legislation) impacting build timelines, and proactively resolve permitting risks before they affect construction schedules.
Coordinate with Build and GTM Teams - Serve as the key interlock between municipal engagement activities and the broader Fibre Community Enablement team, ensuring municipal readiness aligns with construction timelines and Go-To-Market activation triggers.
Lead, Develop, and Grow the Municipal Engagement Team - People-manage a team of municipal relations specialists. Develop team capabilities, set clear priorities, and foster a high-performance culture.
Produce Intelligence and Executive Briefings - Maintain a national stakeholder map of political decision-makers, monitor election cycles and policy changes, and produce detailed briefing packages for municipal government meetings and executive escalations.
Support Ontario Subsidies and Entity Onboarding - Partner with the Fibre PMO team to support Ontario subsidies programs and manage drop consent processes through to business-as-usual operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in government relations, municipal affairs, infrastructure development, or telecom/fibre build programs
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political environments and build relationships across all levels of government
Strong knowledge of municipal permitting, utility coordination, and regulatory processes in Canadian markets
Experience leading and developing a team of professionals in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering results under tight timelines
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Experience working with programs at the municipal, provincial, and/or federal level is a strong asset
Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset, particularly for Quebec and Eastern Canadian market engagement
Familiarity with the Canadian telecom/fibre industry and competitive landscape is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures
Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
And much more …

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relationsmunicipal affairsinfrastructure developmenttelecom build programsmunicipal permittingutility coordinationregulatory processesproject managementstakeholder mappingbriefing package production

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationnegotiationteam leadershipprioritizationresults deliverycross-functional collaborationhigh-performance culture developmentpolitical navigationproblem resolution

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Public AdministrationBachelor's degree in Political ScienceBachelor's degree in Urban Planning