The Director of Government Relations:

• Supports the President and the Executive Director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) in the achievement of the strategic plan of the association;
• Is responsible for managing an effective federal government relations program on behalf of CMC and common goals of its members; and
• Is responsible for relationship building with federal government representatives.

RESOURCES

Has direct responsibility for the Government Relations departmental budget.

SUPERVISION

Directs the work of consultants, students and interns as required.

COMMUNICATIONS

Builds strong collaborative relationships with other co-operative organizations, including member organizations and with senior government officials in relevant federal government departments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent domestic travel

For more information, or if this position interests you, please send an e-mail with your resumé and a covering letter to the following e-mail address:

msnyder@canada.coop