Manager, Government and Media Relations (12-month term)

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA seeks a skilled Manager, Government and Media Relations for a 12-month term. The role involves developing government relations strategies, managing media relations, and leading engagements with stakeholders. Applicants should possess a university degree and at least five years of experience in public policy or government relations, with demonstrated communication skills. This hybrid role requires collaboration with business partners and strategic advocacy initiatives to support company priorities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunities for growth and development

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of government relations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of government relations strategies.
• Draft materials in support of government engagement activities.
• Monitor and analyze the external environment related to governmental issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Political Acuity

Education

University degree in political science or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manager, Government and Media Relations (12-month term)

Job Category

Media, Corporate & Public Affairs

Language Requirements

Bilingual / Bilingue In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2025-06-19

Job Grade

L2 Zone A

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

As a member of the Stakeholder and Industry Relations management team, the Manager, Government and Media Relations will participate in wide-ranging and varied departmental and team projects. The Manager will be responsible for developing and executing government relations strategies and plans, monitoring relevant issues and recommending responses and risk mitigation measures, as well as overseeing the Company’s media relations function. The Manager will collaborate with the Director, Stakeholder and Industry Relations, business partners, and industry stakeholders to design and implement advocacy initiatives and engage elected officials in support of the company’s strategic priorities. The Manager will lead the company’s broader government relations efforts, including issues monitoring, drafting white papers, briefing materials, and speaking notes for senior leaders; and assisting with position and strategy development on emerging issues, legislation, and government/parliamentary/committee work – while actively engaging with and building relationships with elected and non-elected government officials.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Lead/support the development of government relations strategies and tactics in cooperation with the Director, Stakeholder and Industry Relations, internal business partners, and leaders.
• Draft position papers and statements, plans, presentations, briefing notes, speaking notes, and other materials in support of government engagement activities by executive management.
• Participate on sector specific cross-functional teams to represent NAV CANADA.
• Work with internal cross-functional leads to ensure government relations strategies are in alignment with business objectives and ensure effective execution in collaboration with complementary functions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on the external environment including governmental discourse, announcements, policies, regulations, or legislation and identify topics of interest and issues that may impact the business.
• Draft correspondence for federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government.
• Work in partnership with senior management to identify opportunities to foster constructive relationships with elected officials.
• Lead government and stakeholder mapping activities in support of company initiatives and government relations planning.
• Administer and serve as a primary contact for the company’s external government relations counsel, leveraging capabilities and intelligence to enhance relations and improve outcomes.
• Build the company’s profile as a thought leader in the industry policy environment.
• Serve as a spokesperson or support subject matter experts in external meetings with government and policy influencers and establish relationships with key bureaucratic decision makers and influencers.
• Supervise and manage media relations activities, including management of two (2) direct reports and development of associated strategies and messaging.
• Serve as media spokesperson on key issues, and support after-hours media line monitoring and response.

What you bring:

Education:

• University degree in political science or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of government relations, public affairs, and/or public policy experience.
• Experience developing and executing on public affairs/government relations strategies.
• Experience leading government, media, and stakeholder relations initiatives.
• Experience working in high-performance, multi-stakeholder teams.
• Experience within federal, provincial, or municipal government, trade associations, and/or corporations – preferably with experience on issues affecting the transportation sector.
• Experience in crisis communications.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal systems of government and associated legislative and committee processes.
• Strong knowledge of communications best practices, planning, tactics, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of media relations.
• Knowledge of public consultation methods.
• Knowledge of airspace management, airport management, airlines, or aviation is an asset.

How others describe you:

• Strong ability to understand technical topics and convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders as well as handle multiple priorities and meet tight timelines.
• Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced and team-oriented/matrix environment.
• Ability to understand, use, and communicate specialized information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Political acuity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to work across functions and amongst stakeholders with varied interests.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities with strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office and is a hybrid position with a minimum 1 day per week on site. However, effective this Fall (2025) there is a requirement of the employee to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Occasional travel required.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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