Advisor, Communications and Public Affairs

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing support to the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer and other senior team members.
- Monitor key developments related to cannabis policy at all relevant levels of government within Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
- Monitoring and disseminating key media stories related to cannabis policy, High Tide, and its subsidiaries, as well as competitors.
- Preparing targeted briefings for senior executives based on monitoring and research.
- Relationship management with different political liaisons in various provinces to help industry lobbying efforts for the progress of the industry.
- Manage various political relationships and work closely with public relations and CEO to leverage various relationships via networking.
- Provide research activities in support of broader strategies and plans.
- Supporting the development of corporate press releases and media statements.
- Developing strategies and plans regarding issues of interest including recommendations for social media and other communication efforts, when appropriate.
- Managing key corporate social media assets as directed.
- Complying with the lobby registration process as per jurisdiction.
- Arranging meetings with the government and participating when required.
- Building relationships in government at the political and public service levels as directed.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum five years experience in a communications or public affairs role (work or volunteer experience with a political party is an asset).
- Bachelor's degree in Business, or Communications is preferred.
- Experience in the cannabis industry a plus.
- An understanding of the nature of the relationship between government, the media and opinion leaders, and stakeholders, and the nature of the relationship between the elected and non-elected levels of government.
- Knowledge of legislative and regulatory procedures.
- The ability to meet deadlines and prioritize time sensitive material within tight deadlines.
- Passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm.
- Proficiency with major social media platforms.
- Superior writing skills.
- Strong communication skills and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with key stakeholders internally and externally.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional comms material.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, fast-paced, and successful company
- Make a significant impact internally and externally
- Remote opportunity if you reside in Edmonton, Toronto or Ottawa
- Exciting and high-profile role for a comms professional with exceptional writing skills and professionalism

The job posting reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

**We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**About us**:
**High Tide Inc.** is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world's most powerful plant. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly diversified and fully integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:
Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana? is the largest non-franchised cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 189 current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in Canada.

Retail Innovation: Fastendr? is a unique and fully automated technology that integrates retail kiosks and smart lockers to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.

**We are a team with purpose and passion Our values are**:

- Passion
- Diligence
- Achievement
- Dependability

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**JOB CODE**: 662112