Manager, Government Affairs

POLICY EXPERTISE

Understand and manage public policy issues of greatest commercial/reputational importance to Red Bull Canada (and Red Bull Global), including food and beverage, recycling, sustainability, and trade policy.

Monitor, research, and analyze all relevant proposed, pending, or existing federal, provincial, and local legislation and regulations of potential relevance to Red Bull Canada.

Ensure alignment of company practices with local laws/regulations and industry codes.

GOVERNMENT AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY

Establish, develop, and maintain strong, effective working relationships with relevant federal, provincial, and local officials and regulators.

Engage with trade associations, industry coalitions, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure Red Bull business priorities are reflected in advocacy efforts.

Represent the organization at external meetings, industry trade associations, and events with government agencies and legislative bodies.

Provide support to Senior Director of Government Affairs (North America) on relevant matters including engagement with public offices and regulators.

INTERNAL COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT

Work closely with internal cross-functional teams, including Legal, Marketing, Communications, Sales, and Operations.

Ensure alignment of company practices with local laws/regulations and industry codes.

Strong grasp of the politics that drive Canadian policymaking.

A Bachelor's degree (minimum) in a related field of study (political science, public affairs, government or law).

A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience working in either Federal/Provincial government, for an industry or trade association, a private/public business, or non-governmental organization involved with directly dealing with the Canadian government.

Excellent working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes in Ottawa and at provincial level.

Ability to register as a lobbyist at any level of government.

Familiarity with Consumer-Packaged Goods, Food and/or Beverage sector.

Proven experience in issues and reputation management and project management.

Very strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills successfully applied in advocacy.

Effective relationship building and collaboration skills.

Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations and other educational tools.

Excellent problem-solving skills and risk judgment.

Very strong ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple priorities and projects. 

An affinity for and alignment with Red Bull’s corporate culture.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $137,750 to $152,250 . The actual base salary for this position will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and work location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of Red Bull’s bonus plan.