Founded in 1944, Restaurants Canada is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of industry leaders who provide oversight and strategic direction. The Board approves the Corporate Plan, the Annual Report, and significant new initiatives, ensuring alignment with the broader industry agenda.
Headquartered in Toronto, Restaurants Canada is a national association that advocates for the foodservice industry and provides resources, research, events, and discounts for its members. The organization plays a crucial role in supporting the foodservice sector by uniting industry professionals and fueling success through advocacy, connection, and support.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Government Relations, the Vice President, Government Affairs, Quebec manages public policy issues affecting the foodservice industry at provincial levels. The Vice President handles policy matters in Quebec, acts as a media spokesperson, builds consensus among members in the development of policy and advocacy positions, leads advocacy efforts, and drafts submissions for government bodies. The Vice President engages with politicians and decision-makers, involves the board and members on key issues, and works to raise the profile of Restaurants Canada. They also represent the association at events, collaborate with other organizations, and manage the budget for Quebec. This role requires both independent and collaborative work, involving senior leadership when necessary.
As an ideal candidate for the Vice President, Government Affairs, Quebec at Restaurants Canada, you possess excellent communication skills in both French and English, a relevant post-secondary degree, and at least five years of experience in a similar role. You have a comprehensive understanding of provincial and federal legislative processes and excel in diplomacy and relationship-building. You can work independently and remotely in a fast-paced environment, managing shifting priorities and deadlines. You are comfortable engaging with diverse individuals, acting as a media spokesperson, and representing the association effectively. You have experience in media interviews and message development.
To fill this position, Restaurants Canada has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.
We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Restaurants Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Restaurants Canada throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our
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