Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site)

Job Title: Advisor, Government Affairs (Ottawa Site)

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Employee Status: Regular

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About Bombardier:

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments, and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all and defining excellence together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

Research and Briefing, Public Service Outreach, Monitoring and Research:

• Monitoring of policy development in areas of concern to Bombardier.
• Provide timely information and briefings.
• Conduct research on public policy issues impacting Bombardier.
• Conduct internal consultations on public policy issues of interest to the corporation.

Liaison Services:

• Keep an expanding log of key files and contacts to be updated and monitored.
• Manage Bombardier’s lobbying reporting obligations.
• Provide support for meetings and events.

Parliamentary Affairs:

• Manage relationships with Members of Parliament through briefings.
• Monitor the Canadian and Ontario Parliamentary process.
• Track and monitor relevant bills or important federal and Ontario committee hearings.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

How to Thrive in This Role? Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in public affairs or a related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in Parliamentary Affairs.
• Knowledge in Public Affairs or International Affairs/Trade.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with senior levels of Government and related institutions.
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• The ability to work within short deadlines and under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent judgement, and a good communicator.
• Flexible in terms of availability.

Onboarding Information:

• The position is based in downtown Ottawa and is a hybrid role.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.