Government and Airport Relations Manager

**The Association**

The Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO) is the senior provincial advocate of airport owner and operator organizations in Canada. Our organization represents the interests of the owners and operators of airports and aerodromes in the province of Ontario and promotes the safe and efficient operation of these facilities. Staying true to our mission objectives, our organization makes every effort to be the unified voice of the airport industry in Ontario and to be a representative of member interests on the local, provincial, and federal levels of government.

**The Position**

**Key Responsibilities**

The Government and Airport Relations Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

- **Government relations/advocacy**_
- Act as a spokesperson for Ontario’s Airports
- Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with AMCO’s stakeholder community which includes our members, politicians, government officials and regulators, and other industry associations
- Raise the profile of the association and support the organization in achieving its objectives on effective government relations approaches and strategies with elected and appointed government decision-makers through outreach, education, and engagement
- Maintain a high level of involvement in industry associations and activities to ensure that Ontario’s Airports interests are represented.
- Communicate with members both to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes/issues in the industry/community served by the organization
- Prepare position papers, submissions, and presentations to government and public agencies, letters to ministers and key officials, briefs, speaking points, consultation submissions and other content outlining the industry’s position on key issues
- Identify and advise on key policy areas requiring attention and investigation related to the industry, and create reports on their possible impacts or benefits
- Advocate on critical issues, both independently and as part of coalition and association efforts, to influence government policy
- Organizes events to reach elected officials. Attends functions and meetings on behalf of AMCO
- **Administration of Member Programs**_
- Respond to airport member inquiries and administer the Airport Is Asking program
- Manage internal committees and networks, including but not limited to, Government Relations Committee, Transport Canada Civil Aviation Committee, and Regional Working Groups. This includes facilitating meetings and undertaking post-meeting actions to deliver value to members.
- Source articles and create the bimonthly online magazine (Ezine)
- Provide insight and ideas for timely event speaker sessions/topics
- Participate in membership drives, recruitment campaigns, and promote membership and its benefits
- Ensure social media is active and up to date
- Other tasks as assigned

**Who You Are**
- **Education and Experience**_
- University degree or college diploma in a related field
- Courses or experience in aviation management are considered a strong asset
- Government relations experience is considered a strong asset
- Association experience is considered an asset
- Proficient in the use of databases, social media, Microsoft Office and other programs
- Personal characteristics_

The Government and Airport Relations Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

- Professional manner
- Comfortable speaking in group settings
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Working cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
- Setting priorities, developing a work schedule, monitoring progress, and tracking details/ data/ information/ results
- Understanding of policy/legislative processes and political dynamics
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to learn quickly

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- The Government and Airport Relations Manager will often work in a home office environment but the advocacy efforts may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces.
- The Government and Airport Relations Manager will usually work a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings or weekends while travelling.
- Some travel within Ontario/Canada will be required

**What We Offer**
- Salary
- Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Three weeks of vacation to start, with a plan for increased vacation over time
- Paid sick days
- Annual CPI raises with potential for additional performance-based raises or bonuses

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote