Senior Manager, Government Relations

Lime; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Government Relations in Canada to enhance community presence and promote micromobility initiatives. This role involves building partnerships with government and community stakeholders, developing strategic plans, and leading public engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government affairs, excellent bilingual communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Join a mission-driven team committed to transforming urban transportation and making a positive impact across Canada.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in government affairs or public policy.
• Experience with municipal/provincial governments in Eastern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with government and community organizations.
• Participate in media interviews and lead public events.
• Collaborate on government relations strategy aligned with company goals.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Government Relations

Public Policy

Community Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Public Speaking

Job description

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Government Relations for Canada, to join Lime’s global policy and communications team. In this role, you will partner directly with the operations team on-site to promote our community presence in Canada. You will advance policies that promote micromobility; preserve, expand, and develop new micromobility programs in cities throughout Canada; grow our fleet size across multiple vehicle types; and ensure that we are developing meaningful, trusting relationships with key micromobility stakeholders across Canada.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in building partnerships with with community and government stakeholders, and communicating the values of our service to regulators, the media and other key constituencies which will require on-site meetings. You will also be comfortable working in an environment with evolving goals and have an aptitude to overcome obstacles as they arise and ambition to get things done.

The successful candidate must be bilingual and work in both English and French.

This position requires the candidate to be based in Montreal or Toronto in order to work from the respective warehouses at least twice a week. The role reports directly to the Director of Government Relations for Canada.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with government leaders, businesses, non-profits, community organizations, the media and other prospective partners to effectively carry out the government relations and public affairs strategy.

• Participate in media interviews and speak at government and community forums on-site and organise, attend and lead public on-site events.

• In partnership with regional leadership, evaluate, prioritize, and implement strategic paths toward maintaining and growing the current fleet of Lime vehicles in priority Canadian markets.

• Collaborate with regional operations, campaigns, and policy leadership teams to develop and put into place a long-term government relations strategy that is aligned with company priorities and delivers on key metrics for regions of Canada.

• Collaborate with the comms and marketing teams on educational and safety initiatives, advertising and marketing campaigns, and local media activities.

• Analyze and inform regional leadership and company HQ on local regulatory or legislative matters. Anticipate potential issues that may impact operations within Canadian markets and work with internal teams to quickly problem-solve.

• Work with cross-functional colleagues to create models and best practices for: stakeholder engagement, developing work plans and delivering on goals, and overall team operational efficiency

• Manage teams of consultants in multiple markets as needed, including establishing metrics for success and accountability.

About you

• Fluency in both French and English and ability to speak in public and to the media are required.

• At least six (6) years related experience leading or working in government affairs, public policy, campaigns, and/or community development in a government-related environment.

• A minimum of three (3) years working directly with municipal and/or provincial government, campaigns, or public policy in Eastern Canada.

• A multi-tasker comfortable working on multiple priorities at once while executing projects in a demanding environment.

• An analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to drive the company toward high-impact initiatives and efficient growth.

• Availability to travel about 30-40% of the time across Canada.

• Previous professional experience in transportation and mobility would be beneficial.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance.

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