Vice-President, Policy & Public Affairs

The Hotel Association of Canada is presently searching for the position of Vice-President, Policy & Public Affairs

The Job: In this role, you will lead the development and execution of precise and impactful government affairs strategies and advocacy campaigns. In collaboration with the President & CEO, you will build influential relationships with government decision makers, including Ministers, key Members of Parliament, political staff and Department officials to ensure that HAC is at the heart of public policy discussions that concern the sector. You will work in collaboration with the association’s stakeholders, including provincial and partner associations.

To excel in this role, you are positive, energetic and solutions-oriented. You are switched on, calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and highly organized. You are strategic and you can aptly navigate through the complexities of Government policy and the regulatory process, understanding what move and positioning comes next. You posses excellent judgement and can build relationships quickly. You are a great public speaker and will serve as the public face for the Association at industry events/conferences and in the media, along with the CEO.

Flexibility is part of our culture. We protect family/personal time and prioritize mental health and well- being. But this Senior role will require travel and the occasional late night. It is a busy job in a high energy environment.

HAC is currently focused on three core advocacy priorities: COVID-19 relief, addressing the industry’s labour shortage and fighting for a level playing field (regulations) for online short-term rental providers like Airbnb.

Please apply through Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/ view/2745270019/?refId=v3T%2FaaEZi%2BNEQj9qmdTJFg%3D%3D&trackingId=miOOL3MgfDKKmRyjaRYxpA%3D%3D

Or by email: Careers@businesssherpagroup.com