CONFIDENTIAL - Corporate Relations Director, Canada

Michael Page (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page (Canada) is seeking a seasoned Corporate Relations Director to shape Canada’s policy, regulatory, and reputational environment. reporting to NA leadership, you will drive government affairs, public policy, and external communications across Canada.

You will build senior stakeholder relationships, lead crisis and issues management, advance sustainability programs, and align external engagement with commercial growth. Bilingual EN/FR is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or related field.
• 10+ years in corporate relations, government relations, or public policy.
• Experience in multinational, regulated sector or consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Canada corporate relations strategy in line with business goals.
• Lead government affairs and public policy initiatives across Canada.
• Build relationships with government officials, regulators, NGOs, and industry groups.
• Monitor policy developments and advise leadership on opportunities and risks.
• Oversee corporate communications, crisis management, and reputation programs.
• Partner with North American leadership to support growth and commercial priorities.
• Represent the company at industry forums and public events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy influence

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science / Public Affairs / Communications / Business / Law

Job description

• Influence Canada's business landscape and shape critical policy decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a global industry leader with an iconic portfolio of brands, operating across highly regulated markets worldwide. With a strong commitment to growth, sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices, the organization continues to shape industry standards while creating a positive impact for consumers, communities, employees, and stakeholders.

Job Description

Reporting to the North American Corporate Relations leadership team, the Corporate Relations Director, Canada will be responsible for developing and executing the Corporate Relations strategy across Canada. This role plays a critical part in shaping the policy, regulatory, and reputational environment in which the business operates. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Canadian leadership team, the successful candidate will lead initiatives across government affairs, public policy, corporate communications, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Corporate Relations strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the organization's government affairs and public policy agenda across Canada.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulators, industry associations, customers, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide strategic advice to leadership on emerging opportunities and risks.
• Lead external communications, media relations, executive communications, and reputation management initiatives.
• Develop and manage crisis communication and issues management strategies.
• Drive sustainability and social impact programs that reinforce the organization's purpose and values.
• Partner closely with Canadian and North American leadership teams to support commercial priorities and long-term business growth.
• Represent the company at industry forums, stakeholder engagements, and public-facing events.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Relations function while influencing key stakeholders across a matrix organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

MPI ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression du genre, l'âge, le handicap, l'état civil, ou sur le statut d'un individu dans un groupe ou une classe quelconque autrement protégé par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l'homme. MPI encourage les candidatures des minorités, des femmes, des personnes handicapées et de tous les autres candidats qualifiés.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is an experienced Bilingual (EN/FR) Corporate Relations professional with a strong track record of influencing public policy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and advising senior business leaders in dynamic and highly regulated environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Relations, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience working within a multinational organization, highly regulated industry, consulting firm, agency, trade association, or government environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian government affairs, regulatory frameworks, and public policy landscapes.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic business outcomes.
• Experience leading corporate communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Excellent understanding of issues management and crisis communications.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align external engagement strategies with business priorities.
• Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $175k+ depending on experience + bonus
• Premium benefits
• Opportunity for growth