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Telesat Senior Manager, Government and Public Affairs in Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Manager, Government and Public Affairs
Purpose of Job
Telesat, a leading global provider of satellite solutions is developing Telesat Lightspeed, the world’s most advanced Low Earth Orbit satellite network that will connect everyone, everywhere to high-speed Internet and 5G connectivity.
Reporting into the Head of Public Policy, Strategic Accounts and Business Development, you will play a critical leadership role in developing and executing Telesat’s government and public affairs strategies.
This is a highly dynamic role perfectly suited for someone who is ambitious, results oriented, looking to grow their skills and do something meaningful everyday.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs and government relations strategies (federal, provincial, international) to shape policy and secure revenue backlog.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, agencies and industry associations at all levels of government to influence decisions and advocate for Telesat's objectives.
Foster further collaboration with Canada's defence community with the goal of securing meaningful partnerships with the Department of National Defence as well as NORAD and NATO.
Create impactful presentations for internal and external audiences, effectively communicating Telesat's initiatives and value proposition.
Distill complex and technical subjects into concise and understandable messages for diverse audiences, including governments and policymakers.
Conduct research and analysis on government policies, programs, legislation, and regulations, providing strategic guidance to senior management on their impact to Telesat.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
University degree in a relevant discipline, such as commerce/business administration, political science, economics, or engineering.
7-10 years of progressive experience demonstrating increased levels of responsibility.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess a high level of professionalism with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Demonstrates a proven ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships.
Highly skilled in creating impactful presentations using PowerPoint to deliver a compelling message.
Displays a strong overall business acumen, along with proficiency in relationship building, influencing, and negotiation.
Great to have but not required
Experience working in a public affairs or management consulting firm or experience working in government.
Familiarity with the space, telecommunications and/or defence sectors.
Bilingual with strong oral and writing skills in both of Canada’s official languages.
Decision Making
Ability to act with a high level of autonomy and accountability and creatively navigate ambiguity.
Strong ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members in an international environment and interface with the company’s Executive Management team.
Comfortable engaging with and presenting to executive and CEO audiences.
Be a self-starter, able to act independently with full awareness of the company’s strategic objectives, and be able to make business decisions that will ensure strong positioning to win business opportunities.