Manager, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs

Airbus; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manager for Government Relations and Corporate Affairs in Ottawa. The successful candidate will coordinate government relations activities, support sales campaigns, and manage stakeholder engagement. A university degree and 5 years of experience in a related field are required. Candidates should have exceptional communication skills in English, with preferred French language skills for compliance with Canadian requirements.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of related experience, preferably in government relations/public relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day government relations activities for AHCA.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive government relations program.
• Manage the delivery of government relations strategies.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manager Government Relations and Corporate Affairs

Location: OTTAWA ON

Position Summary

The Manager Government Relations and Corporate Affairs is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of government relations activities for AHCA as well as the delivery of government relations strategies and initiatives to support the decision making of AHCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support for current and upcoming sales campaigns with a focus on FACT.
• Ensure the President is apprised of government relations issues and activities on an ongoing basis.
• Oversees the development and management of a contact management system for activities related to government relations for outreach and engagement programs.
• Develop conduct and manage a comprehensive government relations program designed to create and maintain a favourable image of Airbus Helicopters and government stakeholders.
• Ensure plans are fully developed and executed for all Airbus Helicopters Canada activities related to governmental and political activities.
• Manage the delivery of government relations strategies and initiatives to support the decision-making of AHCA.
• Manage the development and maintenance of key government relationships meetings and events.
• Conduct ongoing research and information-gathering with regards to governments and political environments.
• Participates with the President in regular meetings with the aim to provide updates of the global situation of AHCA.
• Direct develop and implement strategies for businesses governments and other organizations on behalf of AHCA to market new initiatives for business diversification.
• Act as the primary focal point and interface with lobbying firms.

Position Requirements

Education

University Degree in Public Relations Business Administration or related field.

Experience

• 5 years of related experience preferably in government relations / public relations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Knowledge, Skills & Demonstrated Capabilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving research and organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Customer service excellence.
• Superior written and spoken communications skills; understanding of news media operations; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to maintain effective relationships / communication with internal and external customers; excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
• Internal and commercial systems proficiency required for the position. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office & Google Suite Applications.

Communication Skills

This position requires exceptional written and spoken communications skills in English suitable for speaking on the record on behalf of the company to trade and government organizations.

French language skills: preferred to comply with the dual-language requirements of parts of Canada.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company & Employment Details

Company: Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Experience

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

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Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1