Strategic Government Relations Director

1 month ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Walmart Canada Corp Full time

At Walmart Canada Corp, we are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Government Relations Director to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and executing our government relations strategy to advance the company's strategic objectives.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior government officials, key stakeholders, and third-party influencers to raise awareness and strengthen our corporate reputation. As a Strategic Government Relations Director, you will be responsible for building and fostering relationships with key government, media, and industry stakeholders. You will also monitor relevant government policy and legislation, advise on proactive government relations strategies, and develop material for government and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute integrated government and stakeholder relations strategies to promote organizational goals and brand objectives.
  • Pursue business objectives with governments to mitigate risks and proactively achieve policy or regulatory changes to support top-line growth.
  • Build and execute engagement plans with federal/provincial/municipal government officials and other third-party industry stakeholders.
  • Lead the development and design of material for government and stakeholder engagement, including presentations, briefing notes, speeches, and other communications collateral.
  • Work with internal subject matter experts to evaluate public policy priorities, opportunities, and risk and lead organization-wide responses to legislative initiatives and consultations.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need 5 years of experience in the public sector or corporate government relations. Strong written and communication skills are essential, with bilingualism preferred.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, estimated to be around $120,000-$150,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Additionally, we provide benefits that meet the needs of our associates and accommodate disability-related requirements as required by law.



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