Advisor, Government Affairs

What are your contributions to the team?

Public Policy Monitoring, Research and Briefing

• 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.

Government, Parliamentary and Industry Stakeholder Outreach and Monitoring 

• Provide 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.

How to thrive in this role?

• 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.
• You have excellent judgment.
• You have the ability to work within short deadlines and under pressure.
• You are a strong team player and good communicator.
• You are customer service oriented.
• You are motivated and organized.
• You have good Protocol skills.
• You are autonomous and dynamic.
• You are flexible in terms of availability.