Director, Corporate Relations Canada: Policy & Growth

Page Executive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Opportunity for growth

Bonus included

Job summary

MPI seeks an experienced Corporate Relations Director for Canada to develop and execute the country strategy, shaping policy, regulatory and reputational environments.

This bilingual role (EN/FR) partners with Canadian and North American leadership to steer government affairs, public policy, communications, sustainability and crisis management, while building strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public policy influence

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or related field

Job description

MPI seeks an experienced Corporate Relations Director for Canada to develop and execute the country strategy, shaping policy, regulatory and reputational environments.

This bilingual role (EN/FR) partners with Canadian and North American leadership to steer government affairs, public policy, communications, sustainability and crisis management, while building strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization.