Senior Advisor, Government Affairs
Bombardier
- Dorval, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor developments as they relate to files of importance to Bombardier's political and strategic objectives. Provide timely information and prepare briefing documents and presentations ahead of important meetings and events.
- Research on public policy, particularly respecting government industrial, innovation and economic development policies and parliamentary debates on these subjects;
- Ensure that developments pertaining to important files such as: the domestic political environment or the policy framework that governs manufacturing, trade, skills, innovation, defense procurement and aviation are communicated in a timely manner to key actors in the company;
- Conduct internal consultations on public policy issues of interest to the corporation, including the impact of free-trade agreements, and innovation, procurement, exportation, skills and manufacturing policies on Bombardier's activities. Formulate positions vis-à-vis these issues.
- Providing liaison services to Bombardier units in their relations with federal, provincial and foreign governments both at the public service and the political level.
- Keep an expanding log of key files and contacts to be updated and monitored;
- Develop, recommend and implement strategies to expand the company's reach and visibility with government, parliamentary and industry stakeholders.
- Develop, recommend and implement advocacy strategies and tactics to address policy and regulatory issues impacting Bombardier and our sector.
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in Parliamentary Affairs, Government.
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in public affairs or a related discipline.
- You have knowledge in Affairs, Public Affairs or International Affairs/Trade.
- You have excellent communication skills, English and French (both spoken and written).
- You are familiar with the senior levels of Government and related institutions.
- You have excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook software in a Windows environment and an excellent knowledge of social media platforms.
- You have strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- You have the ability to work within short deadlines and under pressure.
- You are a strong team player and good communicator.
- You have good Protocol skills.
- You are autonomous, dynamic, motivated and organized.
- The position is based in downtown Ottawa or in Montreal (Dorval).
- Possibility to work from home or at the office.