Government Relations Professional

Job description

**ABOUT US** Localcoin, founded in 2017 with headquarters in Toronto, is on a mission to simplify the process and experience of buying or selling digital currencies globally. We envision bringing digital currency to the mainstream financial market through partnerships with leading corporate and franchised retail spaces. With terminals across Canada, Poland and the APAC region, including Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, Localcoin is now the fastest growing Bitcoin ATM operator in the world. At its core, Localcoin believes that everyone should be able to own cryptocurrency and have a deep understanding of blockchain technology. As a member of our rapidly growing team, you'll join a talented, dynamic group of team members who will encourage you to learn, grow, and thrive in your career every step of the way. If you're a self-starter looking to hone your skills in a scale up environment that fosters innovation, transparency, and team connectivity, we look forward to hearing from you! **THE ROLE** Hourly Range: $45 - $80 The Government Relations Professional will be responsible for supporting Localcoin’s engagement with federal and provincial and international government stakeholders, monitoring relevant policy and regulatory developments, and helping position the company as a trusted participant in the digital asset and fintech ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone with strong federal government relations experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and political environments. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this part-time position is based in Canada and requires approximately 20 hours per week. The role is likely to include occasional travel within Canada and internationally, including Australia, Europe and expansion countries, to support Localcoin's government relations, regulatory engagement, and business priorities. **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING** - Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, industry associations, and other key stakeholders. - Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy changes affecting cryptocurrency, fintech, payments, AML, privacy, and financial services, and share updates with internal teams. - Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations to support regulatory initiatives and ensure business readiness. - Coordinate with external legal counsel and government relations firms across Localcoin's operating regions on government relations activities and regulatory matters. - Review draft legislation and provide feedback to internal teams on potential business impacts. - Prepare briefing notes, presentations, consultation responses, correspondence, and other government relations materials. - Represent Localcoin in meetings with government officials, regulators, industry groups, and external partners. - Coordinate with government agencies on licensing, compliance, consultations, and regulatory inquiries. - Identify opportunities for Localcoin to participate in government consultations, industry forums, and advocacy initiatives. - Support regulatory or government-related issues as they arise, including stepping in during urgent or crisis situations. **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** - Extensive experience in federal government relations, public affairs, or lobbying, with an established network of government and regulatory contacts across Canada. - Experience working with provincial governments, particularly in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, is considered a strong asset. - Strong understanding of Canadian government processes, legislative procedures, and stakeholder engagement strategies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing notes, policy materials, and executive updates. - Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment. - Comfortable working independently in a part-time capacity while staying closely aligned with internal stakeholders. - Ability to travel occasionally, both within Canada and internationally. **NICE TO HAVES** - Experience in fintech, financial services, payments, cryptocurrency, AML, compliance, or regulated industries is an asset. - Existing network of federal and/or provincial government contacts. - Experience working with regulators or industry associations. - International government relations or regulatory experience, particularly across jurisdictions such as the European Union and Australia, is considered a strong asset. - Proficiency in French or other languages. **WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US** - Competitive Salary– We value and reward our team members. - Impactful Work – Play a key role in a growing company and make a real difference. - Great Place to Work® Certified – Proudly recognized for our positive workplace culture and employee experience 3 years in a row. **JOIN OUR INCLUSIVE TEAM** Localcoin is committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Talent team or email **careers@localcoinatm.com**. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship. **AI DISCLOSURE STATEMENT** We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized and efficient, every hiring decision at Localcoin is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. These tools are used to support our process—not to replace the human judgment and connection that are core to our culture.