Job title: Manager, Government Relations Canada (National Capital Region)
Company: Sysco
Job description: Manager, Government Relations Canada (National Capital Region)
Reports To
Senior Director, Government Relations
Location
Sysco Canada- National Captial Region – Hybrid
Type
Salaried, Permanent
Closing Date
December 04th, 2023
Salary Range $82,750 – $153,618
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.
Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?
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Role:
The Manager of Government Relations, Canada, will help guide the development, socialization, and execution of a comprehensive, long-term federal, provincial, and local government relations strategy to promote and protect Sysco’s public policy interests. Working closely with the GSC Senior Director of Government Relations, functional and commercial leaders, the GR Manager will help drive the company’s advocacy efforts and build relationships with elected and appointed officials, trade associations, NGOs and allied businesses aimed at achieving public policy outcomes favorable the company’s business objectives.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assess and prioritize short- and long-term risks and impacts of federal and provincial government actions on Sysco’s business interests.
- Identify opportunities to remove legislative or regulatory barriers to growth.
- Evaluate capabilities of all trade association assets, contract lobbyists and affiliate groups to manage issues strategically and effectively.
- Continually develop and execute an advocacy engagement plan to eliminate or mitigate highest risk issues; seize opportunities to support the business directly; and build an effective network of allies across all jurisdictions to identify future threats and opportunities more proactively.
- Serve as Sysco’s principal government relations representative with trade associations; serve on and work with association Boards and committees as appropriate; facilitate information exchange/committee involvement/association “fly ins” and other meetings with relevant corporate and field SMEs.
- Continually develop and execute a strategic relationship-building plan to leverage existing assets, establish relationships with key federal and provincial officials that align with Sysco’s business plans and strategic issue needs and create “champions” for the business.
- Participate in government officials’ meetings and events and manage Sysco engagement in these meetings (e.g. speaking opportunities for senior executives or SMEs) that advances our public policy priorities.
- Support local and corporate engagement with public officials (e.g. host facility tours, attend local events).
- Working cooperatively with operating sites and corporate functional leaders, devise and execute a plan to leverage industry association relationships to promote and protect Sysco’s business interests.
- Improve knowledge of Sysco’s commitments and sustainability – e.g. economic impact, environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, charitable giving – among public policy leaders, key policy makers and other influential individuals and organizations.
- Incorporate involvement of public policy leaders in existing corporate engagement activities – e.g. operating site events, local market public relations, company celebrations.
- Identify and manage “best in class” consultants to advance Sysco’s business priorities and reinforce our reputation as an essential partner in the public policy making process.
- Work with the Communications team to develop a strategic communications plan to support Sysco’s policy efforts across all jurisdictions.
- Increase internal exposure and understanding of GR role within Sysco Canada.
- Engage key industry association communications leaders and public affairs consultants to help drive communications strategies in support of Sysco’s policy objectives.
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
- 5+ years working in the Canadian Parliament (including at least 2 years in a policy advisor role), or equivalent private sector experience working for a public affairs firm with direct federal advocacy and engagement.
- Degree in political science, Business, communications or a related field.
- Fluency in English & French preferred.
- Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and local parliamentary and regulatory process
- Well-rounded relationships in and around parliamentary policymakers and staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Valid passport and driver’s license required as there will be local and international travel.
Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers
Our Purpose:
Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission:
Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity:
Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
Expected salary: $82750 – 153618 per year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:13:43 GMT
