Manager, Government Affairs, Canada

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Air Line Pilots Association Full time
External Description

Manager, Government Affairs, Canada

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization, seeks an experienced Manager, Government Affairs, Canada for our Ottawa, ON office. In support of ALPA, they direct, monitor, and coordinate the effective utilization of the Government Affairs (GA) Department’s resources within Canada, including the development and implementation of legislative and regulatory strategies in conjunction with the Canada Board and ALPA leadership.

They oversee the day-to-day work of a small team, advocating for pro-pilot legislation and regulations with decision-makers in Ottawa, government agencies, and industry stakeholders. Their role includes managing the ALPA Canada government affairs program, assigning work projects, and providing effective direction on matters within the Association's Canadian advocacy portfolio.

Success in this position requires supervisory experience, strategic vision, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Strong people and communication skills, along with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, are essential.

Interested applicants are requested to submit online link(s) to legislative proposals, bills, and/or amendments which they have crafted and/or impacted.

Travel required: 10 – 40%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behaviour of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics, including Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities, as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g., Communications, Political Science, Public Policy Administration, or other related field; master’s degree preferred; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in government relations, politics, or advocacy engagement required.
  • Experience in labour relations dealing with aviation and labour issues within the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing staff on a day-to-day basis.
  • Knowledge of inter-governmental process functions strongly preferred.
  • Interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills to effect decisions in support of ALPA interests.
  • Strong policy-level and technical writing skills required.
  • Ability to make presentations to elected representatives and government officials.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with internal staff, pilots, and external contacts.
  • Self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment; capable of independent decision-making.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Solid presentation and public speaking skills preferred.
  • Bilingual English and French preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the National Capital Region; and converse with others.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and internationally). May include occasional bending and moving, e.g., to pack and unpack cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and retrieve binders, books, and files up to ten (10) pounds. While traveling, could be responsible for moving luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.

ALPA offers competitive salaries with enhanced benefits, including:

  • 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days;
  • Generous sick and bereavement leave;
  • Company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance;
  • Education Assistance Program;
  • Non-elective employer contributions of 13% made to individual RRSP account after 180 days of employment.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: CAD $179,625.00 – CAD $255,087.00

Relocation not provided.

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