Manager, Public Affairs

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At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada's #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed,
we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
The
Manager, Public Affairs and Commercial Development
plays a key role at the intersection of government relations and commercial development. Reporting to the Vice President, Public Affairs and Commercial Development, this position supports the company's public affairs agenda while advancing commercial growth initiatives pertaining to mergers and acquisitions that drives shareholder value and long-term competitiveness.

Public Affairs & Policy
What this teammate will be responsible for -

• Support the VP in developing and executing advocacy strategies related to government policy, regulation and compliance across federal, provincial and municipal jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the coordination of industry association initiatives, consultation responses, and plans with policymakers, regulators and trade partners.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the company and its industry; synthesize implications and prepare briefing materials, stakeholder analyses, and position papers.
• Assist in preparing presentations, submissions, and communications that articulate the company's policy positions to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with other public affairs and policy tasks

Commercial Development & M&A

• Project lead and/or support key M&A phases, including the opportunity screening, business case development, financial modelling and valuation, pipeline development, due diligence and integration.
• Prepare board and executive level materials that clearly present strategic, financial and operational rational relating to transactions or other commercial development initiatives.
• Assist with other commercial development and M&A tasks.

What skills, experience and knowledge this teammate will bring -

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, and/or Public Policy; CBV or MBA equivalent graduate degree an asset
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking or management consulting
• Strong business acumen complemented by a good understanding of Canadian public policy frameworks, regulatory processes, and political decision-making environments.
• Ability to think strategically and navigate complex issues
• Proven ability to develop financial models, conduct valuations, and synthesize data to clear, strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management capability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced changing environment.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgement, and collaboration in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Understanding of the beverage alcohol and consumer product goods industry including marketing dynamics, supply chain, and consumer trends is an asset

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email

Equal Opportunity Employment
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.