Director, Government Relations at Westinghouse Electric Company
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
The Director, Government Relations for Canada will lead Westinghouse’s strategy and engagement with federal and provincial government stakeholders. They will have success leading a fast paced, complex Government Affairs team, possessing a demonstrated reputation for excellence and integrity in the government affairs community. The ideal candidate will have a track record of driving integrated campaigns to support corporate business priorities, including in government funding, regulatory approvals, export advocacy, and other policy areas.
S/He/They will promote a collaborative work environment with colleagues across Westinghouse’s business units and the government affairs office, with a client service mindset and will have a drive to win and outcomes-oriented approach to strategic planning. The Director, Government Relations will have and build a strong network of relationships with Canadian policymakers and will be expected to leverage expertise and relationships with governmental and industry stakeholders to achieve Westinghouse’s overall advocacy agenda.
Your Day to Day:
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Vice President, Government Solutions and Corporate Affairs, and senior Westinghouse leaders, leading across political, policy, and regulatory priorities.
Develop and implement effective advocacy campaigns for key business priorities requiring U.S. Government advocacy or approval.
Position Westinghouse effectively in broader public policy community and ensure the Company is among the leading industry voices for key legislative and policy priorities.
Proactively identify and secure new opportunities for Westinghouse for government funding or support.
Responsible for federal and provincial government relations, as well as Embassy relationships.
Oversee Westinghouse's enterprise participation in outside business councils and trade associations
Represent Westinghouse interests in ministerial-level meetings.
Effective management of public affairs / media engagement in support of advocacy campaigns.
Who You Are:
Masters Degree Preferred
10+ years of experience in government or private sector dealing with energy issues
Expertise in dealing with high-profile stakeholders such as elected officials, foreign government officials, executives, and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to influence and navigate complex political landscape.
Advanced knowledge Canadian government agency policies and workings.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex policy issues and develop innovative strategies and solutions.
Possess strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, the ability to speak and write persuasively and a proven track record of being able to work under tight deadlines.
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
Safety and Quality
Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus and Innovation
Speed and Passion to Win
Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.