Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations
2 weeks ago
Organigram Inc is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering on the company's advocacy strategy for both the company and the entire cannabis sector.
Key Responsibilities- Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Engage in comprehensive stakeholder mapping to identify key levels of influence federally and provincially, and build a network of contacts and nurture relationships with policy makers and key stakeholders.
- Government Relations and Public Affairs Strategy: Execute and measure comprehensive, multi-pronged government relations and public affairs strategy, and strategically position Organigram and its priorities within the priorities of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
- Trend Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor, identify, and interpret trends, opportunities, developments, and proposed legislation on matters related to Organigram and the sector, and recommend Organigram's position on legislative and policy issues to achieve desired results.
- Policy Development and Advocacy: Prepare and present legislative summaries, policy options, briefing materials, proposals, reports, and other materials for the development of strong advocacy programs, and provide expertise, leadership, analysis, and counsel to senior leaders on matters of government affairs and public policy.
- Grassroots Engagement and Communications: Work closely with Communications teams on advocacy-related strategic communications plans, and coordinate and organize grassroots engagement opportunities.
- Industry Expertise and Relationships: Participate in relevant industry committees and maintain existing relationships with relevant political, government, and industry stakeholders, and leverage expertise in Canadian politics and government relations to drive Organigram's advocacy efforts.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- 8-10 years relevant experience in government relations and public affairs
- Extensive experience in Canadian politics and government relations
- Demonstrated experience and expertise working on Canadian public policy issues
- Existing relationships with relevant political, government, and industry stakeholders
- Experience drafting policy submissions or briefings, speaking publicly, and distilling complex legal and regulatory issues into simple explanations and compelling messages
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and through ambiguity, and to self-direct and prioritize projects across multiple files while meeting tight deadlines
- Eligibility to lobby under the Lobbying Act
- Experience in cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, or other highly regulated industries a plus
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