• Lead and coordinate the public policy and government relations activities and staff of the association across Canada• Coordinate with senior business executives to discuss challenges and opportunities for their companies and how the association can work to support the growth of their business;• Develop coordinated government, member and public relations strategies for association activities;• Work closely with federal, provincial and municipal politicians and officials to shape… Show more • Lead and coordinate the public policy and government relations activities and staff of the association across Canada• Coordinate with senior business executives to discuss challenges and opportunities for their companies and how the association can work to support the growth of their business;• Develop coordinated government, member and public relations strategies for association activities;• Work closely with federal, provincial and municipal politicians and officials to shape public policy to ensure the business environment is supportive of CME’s members’ interests; • Create and support effective networks and partnerships to deliver on key priorities; • Represent the interests of the association and its members with media, public and government, including a variety of government working committees and standing committees of Parliament and the Senate;• Research and write on key issues affecting the manufacturing and exporting sector in Canada and globally;• Develop strategic partnerships with third parties for member services and business development;• Lead, coordinate and develop the senior staff of policy and communications professionals of the association. Show less