Job Description

About Us

We are looking for a Government & Community Relations Specialist for a 18-month temporary contract. The candidate must be located in Manitoba.

Who we are

As Canada\'s largest automobile association, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe-- whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. Meeting the diverse needs of our two-million Members requires high performing, forward thinking, and innovative people who work collaboratively to keep propelling our business forward. Life at CAA Club Group is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates\' career growth and ongoing professional development-- and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results. CAA Club Group (CCG) is known for providing stellar emergency roadside assistance to our motoring Members and non-Members. We work hard and play hard. We\'re about doing what\'s right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute key elements of GCR\'s advocacy role that add value to the CCG brand and enhance the strategic focus on Member (and public) safety
• Apply project management principles and overseeing a project from the research stage to the implementation phase
• In-depth project and event planning, execution, measurements, budget management, and debriefs
• Identify, develop and maintain government, and industry stakeholder relationships while advocating for the overall mission of the organization
• Foster collaboration and cooperation among internal and external stakeholders while exercising diplomacy and conflict resolution tactics to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive issues
• Coordination of regular and annual marketing and communications with the ongoing focus on raising public and stakeholder awareness of the organization and its work through multi-faceted communications efforts
• Bring together competing themes into a coherent policy framework, provide policy/issue recommendations and act as an expert on issues impacting industry (i.e. traffic/road safety, infrastructure, mobility, consumer protection and environment & internal CCG operations)
• Ongoing research and knowledge growth to keep CCG\'s programs, issues and initiatives aligned with current trends and data in Manitoba, and to identify new opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor\'s degree in political science, Communications or a related field is mandatory.
• Post-secondary Certification from Government Relations/PR/Corporate Communications program, and/or membership in related associations an asset.
• Experience in areas including; Public policy/Public affairs, Public relations/corporate communications, Not-for-profit, Social media and digital communications,Stakeholder relations
• Experience in Critical writing.
• Experience in research and data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Manitoba Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Manitobans with Disabilities Act, 2013 (AMA). CAA CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

CAA South Central Ontario