Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site)

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Date: Nov 7, 2024

Location: Dorval, Québec, CA, H4S 1Y9

Company: Bombardier

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. 

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

 

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. 

 

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

 

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: 

  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) 
  • Competitive base salary 
  • Retirement savings plan 
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Tele Health Program 

What are your contributions to the team?

 

Research and Briefing
Public Service Outreach, Monitoring and Research 

  • Monitoring of policy development in areas of concern to Bombardier.
  • Provide timely information and briefings.
  • Conduct research on public policy issues impacting Bombardier. 
  • Conduct internal consultations on public policy issues of interest to the corporation, including the impact of free-trade agreements, and innovation, procurement, skills and manufacturing policies on Bombardier’s activities.

Providing liaison services to Bombardier units in their relations with the federal government both at the public service and the political level.

  • Keep an expanding log of key files and contacts to be updated and monitored.
  • Manage Bombardier’s lobbying reporting obligations. 
  • Provide support for meetings and events. 

Parliamentary Affairs

  • Manage relationship with Members of Parliament (federal and Ontario) through briefings.
  • Monitor the Canadian and Ontario Parliamentary process, providing information on recent or upcoming developments that impact Bombardier. Establish contact with Parliamentary research staff, in the event that we might want to provide them with information.
  • Monitor Question Period, Parliamentary Committees, and important Government initiatives that may impact on Bombardier.  Provide concise, timely reports on important developments.
  • Track and monitor relevant bills or important federal and Ontario committee hearings.
  • Perform other related tasks as required.
     

How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:

 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in public affairs or a related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in Parliamentary Affairs in provincial or federal government
  • Knowledge in Public Affairs or International Affairs/Trade
  • Excellent communication skills, English and French (spoken and written).
  • Familiar with senior levels of Government and related institutions
  • Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook software in a Windows environment and an excellent knowledge of social media platforms
  • The ability to work within short deadlines and under pressure
  • You are a strong team player with strong analytical skills, excellent judgement, motivated, organized and a good communicator
  • You are flexible in terms of availability

 

Onboarding information:

  • The position is based in downtown Ottawa and is a hybrid role

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

 

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

 

 

Job Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site)

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift 

Employee Status Regular

Requisition  3223  Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site) 

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