Director, Government and Community Relations, West and North

Air Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking a motivated leader to join their Government and Community Relations team in Vancouver. This role involves advocating for policies supporting the airline, fostering relationships with government stakeholders, and representing Air Canada at public forums in Western and Northern Canada.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Government and/or stakeholder relations.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.
• Strong computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as Air Canada’s representative for Government and Community Relations.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to support airline industry.
• Establish relationships with decision-makers at all levels of government.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. Air Canada operates the most extensive domestic network in Canada, serving over 20 airports in Western and Northern Canada including Vancouver International Airport, the airline’s trans-Pacific hub.

Air Canada is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced leader to join its Government and Community Relations team.

Reporting to the Vice President, Government and Community Relations, the successful candidate will play a leading role in representing Air Canada in Western and Northen Canada, being responsible to develop and foster relationships with key government, industry and community stakeholders and advocating for policies that support the airline’s goals and its contributions to Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Air Canada’s main representative for Government and Community Relations in Western and Northern Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories);
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to support the competitiveness of the airline industry and enhance Air Canada’s business objectives, while ensuring that the aviation system and its complexities are well understood;
• Establish and maintain relationships with decision makers at all levels of governments (including elected and Senior government officials) and key stakeholders in communities in Western and Northen Canada;
• Represent Air Canada in public forums and events across Western and Northern Canada including events organized by chambers of commerce, trade, tourism and industry organizations and act as Air Canada’s representative with local/provincial associations, interest groups or third-party organizations;
• Lead Air Canada’s engagement strategy in response to policy, legislative or regulatory developments impacting Air Canada and/or the airline industry in Western and Northen Canada;
• Collaborate with the media relations team to develop public messaging and ensure consistent communication to all stakeholders;
• Negotiate partnership agreements to enhance Air Canada’s visibility and presence in communities and collaborate with the community relation teams to activate these partnerships;
• Identify and create opportunities to raise Air Canada’s profile with target audiences in Western and Northern Canada, including with Senior leadership and Executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required
  
• Previous experience in Government and/or stakeholders’ relations (10 to 15 years) and knowledge of government decision-making process is essential
  
• Knowledge of the airline industry is an asset
  
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset
  
• Based in Vancouver and travel as required on a frequent basis
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
  
• Excellent decision-making abilities
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
• Highly motivated
  
• Good judgment and discretion
  
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.