Head of Canadian Corporate Relations & Public Policy

Michael Page (Canada); Toronto; Sur place; CAD 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Premium benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Canada) seeks a highly experienced Corporate Relations Director to develop and execute the national strategy across Canada. You will influence public policy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and advise senior leaders in a regulated environment.

The role requires a bilingual EN/FR professional with 10+ years in related fields, a strong track record with government affairs, and a proven ability to align external engagement with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Relations, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, or related disciplines.
• Experience in 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Public policy influence

Stakeholder management

Corporate communications

Crisis communications

Policy advisory

Bilingual EN/FR (asset)

Formation

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

Description du poste

Michael Page International (Canada) seeks a highly experienced Corporate Relations Director to develop and execute the national strategy across Canada. You will influence public policy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and advise senior leaders in a regulated environment.

The role requires a bilingual EN/FR professional with 10+ years in related fields, a strong track record with government affairs, and a proven ability to align external engagement with business priorities.