Manager, Government Relations
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
HYBRID WORK: Eligible
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: St. Albert Office or Mill Site
The Opportunity
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Manager, Government Relations to join our team in either our St. Albert office or mill site in Athabasca, Alberta.
Reporting to the Director, Stakeholder Relations & Sustainability (SRS), the Manager will lead Al-Pac’s government relations efforts by developing and executing strategies that support enterprise-wide objectives. This includes building strong relationships with federal and provincial governments, representing Al-Pac in meetings, events, and industry forums, and helping shape policy discussions that advance sustainable forest sector development.
Internally, the Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to monitor and influence the evolving political and regulatory landscape, ensuring Al-Pac’s interests are effectively represented and aligned with its long-term business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Government Relations: Lead strategic engagement and advocacy with federal and provincial governments by developing and executing government relations strategies aligned with Al-Pac’s enterprise-wide priorities. Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, government staff, and key stakeholders. Represent Al-Pac at meetings, industry events, and public forums. Prepare advocacy materials including briefings, speaking notes, position papers, and correspondence. Provide informed recommendations through research and timely political analysis.
- Operational Excellence: Monitor and report on the performance of the government relations function, setting clear objectives and ensuring accountability. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, align activities with KPIs, and mitigate operational risks. Collaborate across departments to align plans and resources, and ensure compliance with Al-Pac’s safety standards.
- Data Analysis, Reporting, & Compliance: Research, analyze, and prepare reports, presentations, and supporting materials. Ensure all activities meet internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on compliance with lobbying regulations and oversee related reporting.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree, preferably in Political Science, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, other social sciences, or a related field is required.
- Minimum 7 years’ professional experience in a corporate setting, preferably in the forestry or natural resource development sectors, is required.
- Strong network of relationships with government representatives and a deep understanding of federal and provincial legislative and regulatory processes.
- Knowledge of the current political landscape and key issues affecting the forestry and forest products manufacturing sector.
- Familiarity with industry-specific policy and regulatory matters, including lobbying standards and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively—verbally, in writing, and through presentations—across diverse audiences.
- Skilled at building trust, influencing outcomes, and developing strong stakeholder relationships with professionalism, tact, and sound judgment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex initiatives.
- Comfortable working with sensitive information and upholding confidentiality.
- Proficient with digital tools and applications to support business processes and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic action plans aligned with organizational goals.
Job Details
This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Arrangement Program that provides the flexibility of working from home and the office.
Who Are We?
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.
We are an inclusive workplace where different points of view are welcomed and encouraged. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, and we foster a culture that supports team members to be themselves and rewards thinking differently. You will experience first-hand that our culture values health and safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, open communication, productivity and quality.
We also understand that work should be just one part of your life, and we strive to ensure our team members have a healthy work-life balance. We offer a compressed work week schedule, a hybrid work arrangement program, as well as a generous time-off policy starting with four weeks of vacation allowance. As a result of programs like these, combined with our culture and working environment, we have been recognized over the last decade with Canada’s Top Employer, Alberta’s Top Employer and Top Employer for Young People awards.
Legal Statement
Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*FSC-C021640