Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country\'s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Overview

As Manager, Government Relations at Loblaw Companies Limited, you will help develop, execute and manage our government relations objectives. Reporting to the Vice President - Sustainability, Social Impact and Government Relations, you will have a continual focus on finding strategic alignment between business objectives, government programs and other trends. The Manager, Government Relations will have the opportunity to work with diverse and dynamic issues on a daily basis. You will engage and influence within the organization as well as key stakeholders such as elected officials, civil servants, trade associations, academics, and charities. Successful candidate will possess the ability to monitor, review, analyze and summarize legislative and regulatory initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively engage with governments across Canada.
• Identify business risks and opportunities, developing strategies to find alignment between public policy proposals and business objectives.
• Provide sound legislative and regulatory advice.
• Collaborating with internal business leaders.
• Supporting broader Sustainability and Social Impact team on important issues.

Key Skills

• 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working within government, government relations or public policy.
• Strong understanding of the public policy process and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s retail and food industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of external audiences and internal senior management.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Education

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or above.

About Loblaw Companies Limited

Canada\'s food and pharmacy leader, with a network of corporate and independently- operated stores in communities across the country, and employing close to 200,000 Canadians.

Loblaw\'s purpose \xe2\x80\x93 Live Life Well \xe2\x80\x93 supports the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion visits each year to the company\xe2\x80\x99s stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies; no-fee banking; affordable fashion and family apparel; and, three of Canada\'s top consumer brands in President\'s Choice\xc2\xae, Life Brand\xc2\xae, and no name\xc2\xae.

*Return to Office: As of March 2022 Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 2 days a week, while spending the other 3 days in the office.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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