Head of Public Affairs

4 hours ago

Calgary, Canada Lufthansa Group Full time

Hybrid Model (remotely & onsite)

Lead the voice and vision of our organization as Head of Public Affairs

Drive strategy in media, policy, and reputation management while building strong stakeholder relationships.

**FACTS**:

- Location
- **Calgary, AB**
- Employment level
- **Direct entry**
- Function
- **Communication / PR**
- Working time
- **Full time**
- Publishing date
- **08-18-2025**
- Application deadline
- **09-01-2025**
- Tasks

As the **Head of Public Affairs**, you will be entrusted with a spectrum of responsibilities, including:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive public affairs and public relations strategy aligned with the company’s overall mission and business objectives
- Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO on communications, reputation, and policy matters
- Oversee contracts with external vendors to support GR and PR
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media and industry stakeholders
- Manage communications with key stakeholders including investors, customers, partners, and community leaders
- Develop and lead the organization’s government affairs strategy to influence public policy in line with business goals
- Build and maintain relationships with local, provincial, and federal policymakers, regulators, and government agencies
- **_Perform additional tasks as assigned_**
- Benefits
- Behind the scenes

**Our Purpose**

The Lufthansa Group connects people, cultures, and economies in a sustainable way.

**Our Purpose**

**Our Philosophy - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a part of our DNA which enables us to remain innovative and competitive**
- Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a combination of the below requirements:

- Bachelor’s in Political Science or Communications plus MPA, MBA, Public Affairs, or double major in Communications & Political Science required
- 10+ years in public affairs, strategic communications, or related roles, with a strong track record of managing complex, high-profile issues
- 5-8+ years of hands-on media relations, including crisis communications and reputation management
- 7-10+ years in government relations, policy advocacy, and regulatory engagement at local, national, and/or international levels
- 7-10+ years building relationships with government, media, NGOs, and industry bodies
- Fluent in English language required
- Willing to work abroad and travel frequently
- Must possess a legal work permit in Canada
- **_CV/Resume and Cover Letter required_**
- **_Company may provide relocation assistance_**
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