Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.Air Canada is Canadas largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the worlds most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents, including 10 airports in Ontario.
If you are a proactive and creative person with experience in public policy and advocacy looking for an exciting challenge as part of a diverse and vibrant Government and Community Relations team, we want to hear from you.Reporting to the Senior Director, Government Relations (Federal and Ontario) the successful candidate will play an important role in advocating for policies that support the passenger journey, the airline’s goals and its contributions to Canada while ensuring that the aviation sector and its complexities are well understood.
Our extensive footprint requires that members of our team exercise a high level of diligence in identifying new policies and regulations that could have an impact in areas including but not limited to transportation, trade, environment and labour.Core to this position is working in collaboration to establish, foster, and maintain relationships for Air Canada with elected and non-elected officials and their staff at the Federal and Provincial level (Ontario), along with municipalities across the province.
Responsibilities:Liaise with elected and non-elected Government officials, stakeholders, community leaders and business association partners to promote policies and regulatory changes that will further strengthen the aviation sector in Canada while enhancing Air Canada’s visibility and presence federally and in the province of Ontario.Build and maintain a network of contacts across political parties at the Federal, provincial and local level in Ontario. Proactively identify and monitor relevant policy, legislative and regulatory developments at the Federal and provincial level (in Ontario) which may impact Air Canada, the broader airline industry and the overall passenger journey.Assist with the drafting of briefing notes, background documents, public presentations and speaking notes for Senior Management and Executives to support Air Canada’s advocacy efforts and strategies.Collaborate with the Community Relations and Partnerships team in the evaluation, negotiation, activation, and communications in relation to relevant regional and national community partnerships.Identify, evaluate and execute on opportunities for Air Canada to garner increased visibility in public forums and events, including those organized by Governments, chambers of commerce, trade and industry organizations. Serve as an Air Canada representative with associations, interest groups and third-party organizations. This may include providing respans at events where Air Canada is a sponsor.Respond to specific requests from elected officials, including constituency inquiries.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in relevant discipline requiredCandidates must meet requirements to register with the Federal Lobbyist Registry.Previous experience in Government and/or stakeholders’ relations (5 to 10 years) and knowledge of government decision-making process is essential.Knowledge of the airline industry is a benefit.Proficiency in French and English both verbal and written is an asset.Solid communication skills both written and verbal.Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.Excellent decision-making abilities.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.In-depth political and policy understanding.Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic RequirementsBilingual (English and French)
Diversity and InclusionAir Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
