Government Relations Manager Jobs

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Orowheat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

This position can be remote anywhere in Canada.

About The Role

As the Government Relations (GR) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Bimbo Canada’s journey to Nourish A Better World. You will be responsible for fostering positive relationships with policymakers, staying informed of current and emerging issues in government and industry, pursuing funding opportunities and developing plans to support/address key changes that impact the organization.

Beyond external relationship building, the nature of this role will require you to collaborate with associates in multiple functions and at various levels of the organization, both locally and in our global office, so we will look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for success.

This role is part of a small and evolving team, and requires a blend of critical thinking, project management, written communication capability, ability to work independently and strong interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance reputation management tools for Government Relations
• Funding and Advocacy
• Actively engage in and deepen relationships with policymakers
• Governance
• Influence regulatory outcomes to align with company objectives
• Secure meetings with policymakers to influence relevant policies
• Policy and Regulatory Impact
• Educate government officials about Bimbo Canada's role and impact in the Canadian economy
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, collaborating with funding partners
• Engagement and Communication
• Distribute timely regulatory updates to internal stakeholders
• Develop advocacy plans based on issues analysis
• Track progress of all GR initiatives and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and outcomes of GR initiatives
• Craft impactful positioning statements and action plans for key issues

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities and work effectively in an agile organization
• Analytical prowess for issue identification and strategic response
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create and edit regular reports and announcements
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build internal relationships with other functions across the organization, both locally and globally and externally with officials and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Canadian government structures and processes
• Exemplary work ethic with ability to work independently, think critically and solve problems
• Track progress in securing funding and advocating for policy change

Job Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must be bilingual in English and French; Spanish is an asset
• Experience in the CPG or food industry an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Communications or related discipline
• Strong government and public relations acumen, including deep knowledge of various levels of government
• Minimum 3to 5 years' experience in a related role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Working Conditions:

Bimbo Canada is an extraordinary place to work and we recognize the diversity in culture and talent of our associates. We have the utmost respect for our associates and demonstrate this by providing competitive salaries, learning and development opportunities and an array of company sponsored benefits.

• Physical Requirements – Low
• Environment – Flexible; a combination of work from home, in office/bakery, and in market as required
• Volume/Complexity of Work – A fast-paced work environment
• Travel Requirements – Travel is required across Canada and likely some international

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check. Bimbo Canada Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility.