Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC
Job description
DESCRIPTION
Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon Public Policy.
The Manager, Public Policy, will have the responsibility to help develop and execute government affairs advocacy objectives and political priorities for Amazon on federal and provincial policy issues in Canada.
The Manager will create and execute federal and provincial government affairs strategies to set the agenda with the government agencies and legislatures on specific policy issues, as needed. This position also includes effectively educating key agency officials and their staff on priority policy issues. This position will coordinate advocacy work with third parties, including trade associations and consultants.
The Manager will work collaboratively with the business and internal operations teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will assess and communicate potential government activities back to the business, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions, and help coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives in concert with business objectives.
This position will report to the Head of Canada Public Policy and work closely with other public policy team members to execute on goals.
This position will be based in Ottawa, Ontario.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BA/BS required
• At least 8 years of relevant public policy experience, a keen working understanding of working on federal policy issues, and broad government relations strategy experience
• Candidate should be fluent in French and English, both written and orally
• An ability and desire to travel is required