Sustainability & Government Relations Manager

Now hiring! Sustainability & Government Relations Manager

Mississauga, ON (Hybrid (2 days in the office))

We are looking for a Sustainability & Government Relations Manager to join our team in Mississauga, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability and Government Relations, you will be responsible for leading and implementing BASF Canada’s Government Relations and Sustainability strategies.

In this role, you will support the development and implementation of a collaborative, proactive government relations strategy.

This will include working with corporate functions and business units to map out BASF priorities, building relationships with government officials, leading the provision of input to relevant legislation, keeping track of upcoming legislation that will affect BASF, and conducting advocacy and lobbying as appropriate.

You will lead BASF Canada’s Indigenous Relations program as part of its Truth and Reconciliation journey.

BASF has made ambitious public sustainability commitments to achieve carbon neutrality, contribute to the circular economy, and provide sustainable solutions to customers.

You will support the achievement of these goals at BASF Canada, as well as supporting sustainability in the region.

As a Sustainability & Government Relations Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and implementing sustainability and government relations strategies for BASF Canada, prioritizing goals and activities based on short, medium, and long-term objectives.
• Serving as the key contact and national champion for Indigenous Affairs and engagement, overseeing BASF Canada's journey towards Truth and Reconciliation, including our participation in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program at Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business and ensuring milestone certifications and cultural transformation are achieved.
• Actively engaging with national stakeholders including business associations (especially CIAC), government officials, and sustainability advocates to promote BASF's corporate messages, brand, and interests, and influence public policies in Canada.
• Collaborating with Business Units to understand customer perspectives on sustainability topics and regulatory affairs, and tailor external messaging to the business needs.
• Spearheading annual sustainability reporting and presentations for BASF Canada, aligning with global and regional teams.
• Positioning sustainability as a source of innovation and competitive advantage, integrating it into BASF's business strategy for internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively engaging in CIAC regarding political listing and engaging strategy with relevant officials on the federal and provincial level.
• Overseeing innovative projects (e.g., circular economy, carbon emissions reduction), leading relationships with key partners, and supporting communication efforts related to sustainability and government / indigenous relations.

If you have...

• Successfully completed a B.A. / B.Sc with a focus on Political Science and / or Sustainability; MBA preferred.
• 5 years’ work experience in related areas with a minimum of 2 years in Government Relations.
• A high level project management expertise from ideation to completion.
• Been comfortably delivering presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences and leading meetings.
• An Active professional social media presence.
• Experience conducting outreach / consultation in Indigenous communities an asset.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you the whole you in all stages of your life and career.

With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success.

Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in.

We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

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