Job Description
Unit | Department: Advocacy, Engagement & Governance | Government Relations & Intergovernmental Affairs Reports to: VP, Advocacy & Government Relations
Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 1 Vacancy
Location: Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)
What makes you a great fit for this role? You are a strategic thinker looking for an opportunity to influence public policy. You love engaging with government officials and stakeholders. You consider yourself to be innovative and results-oriented. You bring extensive experience in government relations as well as superior communication skills.
We Have - Rockstars to work with
- Leaders that have your back
- An enterprise that embraces change
- The tools to do your job
- An unmatched employee experience
- Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop
You Have - Experience developing and executing government relations and advocacy strategies at the federal level
- Ability to establish and maintain networks with elected and unelected officials, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Skills to provide strategic political and policy advice to senior leadership
- Experience leading cross-enterprise virtual teams and managing external consultants
- Proficiency in representing the organization in meetings and developing engagement opportunities
And This Is Totally You - Passionate about public policy and advocacy
- Experienced in the federal political landscape
- Results-oriented and proactive
- Collaborative and team-focused
Does this sound like your next opportunity? We hope you apply! The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known. Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply. The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role. Staff involved in political activities must adhere to all applicable federal and provincial laws, including elections acts, lobbying laws and lobbying codes of conduct. Staff must also adhere to all CMA Policies including but not limited to the CMA Social Media Policy, the CMA Conflict of Interest and Gifts Policy and the CMA Spokesperson Policy. Non-employment personal activities (paid or volunteer) undertaken outside of work hours and not using CMA resources that may cause an adverse effect on performance or create a potential, apparent or actual conflict of interest may only be undertaken with prior written consent of the Organization. _____________________________ Conseiller ou conseillère stratégique, Affaires fédérales *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,