At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape Canada's business landscape and influence key policy decisions.
- Company: Global industry leader committed to growth, sustainability, and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, premium benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and drive enterprise-wide impact across Canada.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public policy and corporate communications.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Corporate Relations; bilingual in English and French preferred.
The predicted salary is between 175000 - 200000 $ per year.
Influence Canada's business landscape and shape critical policy decisions. Partner with senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide impact.
About Our Client
Our client is a global industry leader with an iconic portfolio of brands, operating across highly regulated markets worldwide. With a strong commitment to growth, sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices, the organization continues to shape industry standards while creating a positive impact for consumers, communities, employees, and stakeholders.
Job Description
Reporting to the North American Corporate Relations leadership team, the Corporate Relations Director, Canada will be responsible for developing and executing the Corporate Relations strategy across Canada. This role plays a critical part in shaping the policy, regulatory, and reputational environment in which the business operates. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Canadian leadership team, the successful candidate will lead initiatives across government affairs, public policy, corporate communications, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Corporate Relations strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead the organization's government affairs and public policy agenda across Canada.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulators, industry associations, customers, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide strategic advice to leadership on emerging opportunities and risks.
- Lead external communications, media relations, executive communications, and reputation management initiatives.
- Develop and manage crisis communication and issues management strategies.
- Drive sustainability and social impact programs that reinforce the organization's purpose and values.
- Partner closely with Canadian and North American leadership teams to support commercial priorities and long-term business growth.
- Represent the company at industry forums, stakeholder engagements, and public-facing events.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Relations function while influencing key stakeholders across a matrix organization.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate is an experienced Bilingual (EN/FR) Corporate Relations professional with a strong track record of influencing public policy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and advising senior business leaders in dynamic and highly regulated environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Business, Law, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Corporate Relations, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience working within a multinational organization, highly regulated industry, consulting firm, agency, trade association, or government environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian government affairs, regulatory frameworks, and public policy landscapes.
- Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic business outcomes.
- Experience leading corporate communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement programs.
- Excellent understanding of issues management and crisis communications.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align external engagement strategies with business priorities.
- Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $175k+ depending on experience + bonus
- Premium benefits
- Opportunity for growth
If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply.
Director, Corporate Relations in Toronto employer: Michael Page (Canada)
Rejoindre notre société privée d'envergure nationale, c'est intégrer un environnement dynamique où l'excellence et la collaboration sont au cœur de notre culture. Nous offrons des opportunités de croissance significatives, notamment la possibilité de devenir CFO en moins d'un an, ainsi qu'un salaire compétitif, des bonus attractifs et des avantages sociaux complets. Située au Canada, notre entreprise valorise le développement professionnel et favorise un cadre de travail inclusif et respectueux, propice à l'épanouissement de tous nos employés.
