Government Affairs Manager

2 days ago


Canada Air Line Pilots Association Full time
Job Title: Manager, Government Affairs, Canada

Job Summary:

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is seeking an experienced Manager, Government Affairs, Canada to join our Ottawa, ON office. As a key member of our Government Affairs team, you will be responsible for directing, monitoring, and coordinating the effective and efficient utilization of the Government Affairs (GA) Department's resources within Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement legislative and regulatory strategies in conjunction with the Canada Board and ALPA leadership to achieve Association goals.
  • Manage joint efforts with other departments and pilot representatives to advance ALPA's policy goals.
  • Oversee the day-to-day work of a small team, working in a coordinated fashion with department management while advocating for pro-pilot legislation and regulations with decision makers in Ottawa, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage the ALPA Canada government affairs program, assign work projects, and provide effective direction on matters within the Association's Canadian advocacy portfolio.

Requirements:

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, such as Communications, Political Science, Public Policy Administration, or other related field, from an accredited college or university, master's degree preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in government/government relations, politics, or stakeholder/advocacy engagement experience (or any combination of the above) required.
  • Experience in labour relations dealing with aviation and labour issues within the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) strongly preferred.
  • Must have experience managing staff/employees on a day-to-day basis.
  • Knowledge of inter-governmental process functions strongly preferred.
  • Must possess the interpersonal, managerial, and leadership skills to effect decisions in support of ALPA interests amongst aviation and labour community groups.
  • Strong policy level as well as technical writing skills required.
  • Ability to make presentations to elected representatives, government representatives, executives, and senior staff.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, pilots, and external contacts.
  • Must be a self-starter with professional maturity and sound judgment, capable of independent decision-making.
  • Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects.
  • Solid presentation and public speaking skills strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual English and French preferred.
  • Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Travel: 10 – 40%.

What We Offer:

  • 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year.
  • Generous sick and bereavement leave.
  • Company-paid premiums for family supplemental health care (supplemental medical, dental, prescription, and vision for employee, spouse, and dependent children), 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.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.alpa.org/careers and click on Careers; click on view all open positions and Manager, Government Affairs, Canada, CA-ON-Ottawa; Apply for this job online; Fill out an online form; and, create your login and enter your information as directed.

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