Director, Government and Public Affairs
(Term, November 2020 to January 2022, Maternity/Parental Leave Replacement, Ottawa)
ABOUT THE CMPA
The Canadian Media Producers Association is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. We work to promote the continued success of the Canadian production sector and to ensure a bright future for the diverse content made by our members for both domestic and international audiences.
This high-profile position requires the incumbent to represent the CMPA and its key objectives to high-level government officials and policymakers. The incumbent will also advise senior CMPA executives on the implications of proposed legislation, regulation and other public policy initiatives at both the federal and provincial levels, and provide recommendations on an appropriate response. The Director will also support the policy work of the CMPA senior staff, as required.
As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent level of professional experience working in government affairs or public administration either provincially or federally and will possess at least seven (7) years of professional experience working in government affairs or public administration at either the provincial or federal level. You will have a thorough understanding of the functioning of Parliament and the legislative process and have successfully managed the work of external lobby firms and consultants. You will also have a proven background of building and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials and with your colleagues. Further, you will have developed a solid track record of building and executing on successful advocacy initiatives including such activities that sought to engage and mobilize constituencies at the grassroots level. You will have superior communication skills (oral and verbal) in English, with French as a significant asset. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think and act strategically are critical in this position. Some travel is required.
Note: Due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position, only candidates not bound by both the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holdersand the relevant Rules for Former Reporting Public Office Holders under the Conflict of Interest Actwill be considered for this position.
A detailed job description is available on our website at www.cmpa.ca. Eligible applicants may submit a CV and cover letter by August 25, 2020 to Debra Bullis, Office Coordinator at Debra.Bullis@cmpa.ca with the subject line: Director, Government and Policy Affairs.