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Senior Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs This pivotal role within the government and regulatory affairs team is responsible for advancing influence and strategic engagement with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders affecting the longshore and maritime industry. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive government and regulatory affairs strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments at the federal and provincial levels with potential impacts on the maritime and waterfront sectors. Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, senior bureaucrats, regulators, and industry associations. Prepare briefings, submissions, position papers, and testimony for legislative or regulatory consultations and committees. Coordinate responses to regulatory consultations, white papers, and stakeholder engagement processes. Support internal leadership by providing strategic advice on government relations matters, emerging policy issues, and advocacy approaches. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment between regulatory positions and operational realities. Represent the organization in multi-stakeholder working groups, industry forums, and cross-sectoral coalitions. Contribute to government and public affairs strategic planning, communications, and issues management strategies as required. Required Skills and Qualifications Strategic thinking: Ability to synthesize political, regulatory, and operational inputs into actionable advocacy strategies. Political acumen: Deep understanding of how government works, with the ability to navigate complex decision-making environments. Relationship management: Skilled in building rapport and trust across a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior officials to industry partners. Communication excellence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, including experience in policy writing, briefing materials, and stakeholder engagement. Collaboration and influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without authority, and operate with discretion and diplomacy. Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-moving environment where policy shifts and government timelines evolve rapidly. Analytical rigor: Strong research and evaluation capabilities, with an eye for both big-picture trends and fine-grain legislative detail. Organizational mastery: Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple files, timelines, and stakeholder priorities without losing focus or follow-through. Tech-savvy mindset: Embraces emerging digital tools and platforms that enhance policy monitoring, stakeholder tracking, and personal productivity. Benefits The organization plays a foundational role in Canada''s supply chain. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, industry, and public impact in an organization where your voice matters, your expertise drives outcomes, and your leadership influences the future of Canadian trade. Others This full-time position requires occasional travel to Ottawa, Victoria, and port regions. You must be able to occasionally attend government meetings, briefings, or public hearings outside standard business hours.