Coordinator, Government Relations

Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried

About This Opportunity

Coke Canada's Public Affairs & Communications (PAC) team's vision is to be at the forefront for how bottlers build and manage their reputations globally. The role of the PAC team is to unearth and share the Coke Canada story internally and externally in a relatable (and sharable) way. The PAC team collectively works to be agents of change, drivers of the reinvention of the company using facts and data, and help build, enhance and earn the company’s social license to operate.

Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this role will support the company’s stakeholder engagement and community programs, playing a key role in building and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry partners, and community organizations. This role involves coordinating and monitoring outreach efforts, tracking policy developments, and ensuring alignment between corporate initiatives and government priorities.

Additionally, you will oversee external recognition programs and manage the administration of the PAC team budget, including financial coordination as needed. This position is instrumental in fostering relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the company’s engagement and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities

Government Relations Support and Coordination

• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry associations, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders and community organizations.
• Maintain & update stakeholder and government contact lists and Your Local Bottler data points for all key priority markets as well as national, provincial and municipal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze government policies, legislation, and regulations that impact the company including stakeholder social media.
• Assist in implementing strategies to proactively influence, educate, and inform government and stakeholder audiences.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials, reports, and presentations for meetings with government and community stakeholders.
• Execute plans to promote the company with external audiences, including events, targeted engagement, thought leadership and meetings.
• Provide government and stakeholder support for national community relations partnerships / activities.

Communications and Business Enablement

Qualifications

About Us : Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com.

Important

All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following : criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.

Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com.

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