Senior Manager, Government Relations

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Job Title: Senior Manager Government Relations

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation proudly headquartered in Longueuil Quebec since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the worlds largest fleet of business general aviation and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter from transporting people and essential goods to enabling emergency medical services humanitarian operations and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canadas Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the addition our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal across Canada and around the world.

Why Join The Team

This position in RTX Global Government Relations (GGR) supports RTXs Canada Country Director Global Government Relations in representing RTX and its business units before the Government of Canada. Reporting directly to the Canada Country Director the Senior Manager will assist in developing and executing RTXs government relations strategy and advocacy campaigns ensuring RTXs business priorities and objectives are advanced with key stakeholders.

The Senior Manager will support RTXs representation with members of Parliament government officials industry associations and think tanks helping raise the corporations profile and advancing RTXs policy and business interests. This role is critical in coordinating policy advocacy monitoring government developments and ensuring RTXs Canadian operations remain aligned with corporate objectives and optimally coordinated with/supported by the three Canadian business units strategies (Collins Aerospace Pratt & Whitney Canada and Raytheon Canada).

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours based in Mississauga and performed in remote.

What will your day-to-day look like

• Support the Canada Country Director in implementing RTXs comprehensive GGR plan including advocacy campaigns in defense aerospace procurement manufacturing research and development sustainability export controls and trade policy etc.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with parliamentarians senior government officials and relevant internal and external stakeholders in Canada to identify opportunities monitor policy trends and advance RTX priorities.
• Track and analyze government and regulatory developments (domestic and foreign policy) that may affect RTXs interests providing timely reporting and recommendations.
• Represent RTX at selected meetings with government officials industry associations and policy forums ensuring consistent corporate positioning.
• Prepare and coordinate executive briefing materials policy analyses and strategic recommendations for the Canada Country Director RTX leadership and business units while managing associated corporate processes documentation and governance requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate the coordination and execution of RTX engagement across industry associations government consultations advisory boards conferences trade shows security forums etc. ensuring strategic alignment with RTX priorities processes policies and business unit objectives.
• Assist in organizing RTX senior leadership engagements with Canadian government officials including Cabinet members Members of Parliament Senior Public Servants and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Collaborate with RTX business development teams and business units to ensure unified advocacy efforts and maximize cross-business synergies.
• Contribute to RTXs external engagement efforts on sustainability supply chain R&D and emerging technology initiatives.

What do you need to be successful

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree with 10 years of relevant experience in government relations public affairs or policy roles.
• Significant experience in government relations public policy or related fields within Canada with a strong track record of effective engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian political institutions regulatory frameworks and policymaking processes.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives (CEO President C-suite or equivalent) and/or policymakers with demonstrated exposure to strategic operational and confidential matters.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands complex schedules and high-tempo workflows with discretion and precision.
• Working level proficiency in French and English including the ability to draft executive-level correspondence briefing notes presentations and meeting materials.
• High degree of judgment professionalism and discretion particularly when handling sensitive confidential or politically nuanced information.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving capability able to anticipate needs synthesize information and support decision-making at the executive level.
• Stakeholder coordination experience working effectively across internal teams external partners and senior-level counterparts.
• Demonstrated initiative and autonomy with the ability to operate independently from the Canada Country Director while aligning closely with executive priorities and collaborating effectively across business units.
• Advanced proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms project tracking tools).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze policy issues develop recommendations and communicate effectively to senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with government industry and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally as required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree in public policy political science international relations or a related field.
• Established network with Canadian policymakers industry associations and relevant government bodies.
• Prior experience in commercial aerospace defense or high-technology sectors.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand on a daily basis documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations as well as to write and communicate in English with customers suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada we combine passion boldness and precision to design manufacture and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers who in turn save lives support commerce connect communities and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada you have the opportunity to make a difference every dayjust look up. Are you ready to go beyond

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