Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site)

Why join us?

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.

Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.

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?

• 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

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply 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.