Senior Manager, Institutional Affairs

Ferrero International S.A.; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global family-owned food company is seeking a Senior Manager to advocate for its interests with government stakeholders in Canada. This fully remote role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in government relations or a related field. Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills are essential, as well as a good understanding of the food industry's regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in political staff, agency staff, or corporate government relations.
• Strong knowledge of federal political systems and regulations.
• Understanding of issues impacting the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with federal government stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze federal policies affecting Ferrero.
• Represent Ferrero in trade association committees.

Skills

Strong public speaking skills

Ability to engage collaboratively

Policy document writing

Knowledge of Canadian political system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, political science, and international affairs

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The Senior Manager will serve as a representative for the company on relevant commercial, industrial and regulatory issues with federal government, and provincial and local governments as required, advocating for Ferrero Canada’s interests and advancing its priorities and corporate strategy.

The Senior Manager will also establish and maintain close working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders and subject matter experts in Canada, the US, and head office in Europe, and will advocate on matters important to the company with key trade associations, coalitions and other partnership organizations.

This individual brings a good understanding of the Canadian federal government and experience in public policy and government relations. The Senior Manager will work with the broader North American Institutional Affairs team to execute strategies across federal government and its agencies while building effective relationships.

This is a fully remote role with the preference to currently reside in Ottawa.

Main Responsibilities:

Relationship Building

• Under the direction of the Vice President of Institutional Affairs and Corporate Communications - Ferrero Canada, build and maintain relationships with federal government stakeholders including MPs, political staff, departmental officials and regulatory bodies on interests important to Ferrero Canada and in support of the business’ government relations strategy.
• Serve as a company representative by liaising with federal and/or provincial departments responsible for agrifood, economic development, health and nutrition, sustainability, finance and trade, to protect and promote the interests of the company and develop and maintain public trust.
• Support relationship building with confectionery and sweet packaged food industry colleagues; as well as general business groups, trade alliances and third-party organizations.

Policy Expertise

• Monitor and analyze federal policies, legislation, regulations and issues related to food and the general business environment in Canada that impact Ferrero, becoming an internal subject matter expert.
• Develop and deliver regular briefings on federal government activities including political dynamics, key policy updates and current events to ensure internal stakeholders are well informed.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for meetings with government representatives and industry groups, including support for Executive level engagement opportunities.

Industry Engagement

• Serve as a Ferrero representative on relevant trade association committees and identify opportunities to attend conferences, speak on panels, and events to build thought leadership. Identify Board opportunities as appropriate.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, political science, and international affairs required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of experience as political staff, department/agency staff or in a trade association or corporate government relations role; consumer packaged goods industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the federal political system as well as legislative and regulatory process in Canada and navigating the complexities of challenging files and issues.
• Good understanding of the key issues impacting the food industry, including but not limited to health and nutrition, trade, tax, plastics and packaging, and manufacturing.
• A confident advocate who can build rapport and engage collaboratively with international, federal, provincial and local public officials and staff.
• Strong public speaking skills, and an ability to clearly articulate Ferrero’s position on specific topics; an ability to influence persuasively at all levels.
• Ability to write well-organized, clear and compelling policy documents, advocacy pieces, background papers, briefing books, consultation responses, and talking points.
• Ability to speak French is an asset.
• Occasional travel to Toronto required.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

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Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Accommodation - Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Requisition ID

71148

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