Hypertec is seeking a
Regional Director, Corporate Affairs to join our
Corporate Affairs team in
Montreal. If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Contributing: We are seeking a
Regional Director, Corporate Affairs - Canada to support the development and implementation of Hypertec's Corporate Affairs agenda.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, this role combines senior-level advice with hands-on execution across government relations, public policy, media relations, corporate reputation, strategic stakeholder engagement, government funding, and external issues management.
Government Relations and Public Affairs- Support the development and implementation of Hypertec's Canadian government relations and public affairs strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal government officials, senior public servants, and relevant government agencies.
- Represent Hypertec in government meetings, consultations, industry associations, policy forums, and stakeholder engagements.
- Monitor government priorities, legislation, regulations, and political and policy developments, assess business implications, and develop recommendations and engagement strategies for senior leadership.
- Support government engagement related to major corporate investments, infrastructure projects, strategic initiatives, funding, and incentive opportunities.
- Prepare government briefings, submissions, position papers, and stakeholder materials, while supporting senior executives in government engagements.
- Contribute to the development of Hypertec's positions on relevant public-policy issues and support compliance with lobbying registration and reporting requirements in coordination with Legal.
Media Relations and Corporate Reputation- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant business, technology, AI, infrastructure, and trade media.
- Identify proactive media and thought-leadership opportunities for Hypertec and its executives.
- Draft and coordinate press releases, media statements, briefing notes, talking points, Q&As, stakeholder correspondence, and other Corporate Affairs communications in French and English.
- Monitor external perceptions and emerging reputational issues, and support issues and crisis management, including executive media preparation.
- Collaborate with Marketing on corporate positioning, thought leadership, events, and external visibility.
Institutional Relations- Identify, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with industry associations, economic-development organizations, community stakeholders, and other relevant external organizations.
- Evaluate stakeholder relationships and engagement opportunities based on their relevance to Hypertec's strategic priorities.
- Represent Hypertec at relevant external events and forums, and identify opportunities for executive participation in industry and public-policy discussions.
Business Unit and Corporate Function Partnership- Maintain close working relationships with Hypertec's Business Units and corporate functions to understand their strategies, growth priorities, customer requirements, and major investments.
- Proactively identify external opportunities, risks, and policy developments relevant to Business Units and Hypertec's broader strategic objectives.
- Work with Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and relevant Business Units to assess and advance opportunities supporting strategic investments, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
- Support major infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and investment initiatives by integrating Corporate Affairs considerations early into planning and external engagement strategies.
- Facilitate coordination between Business Units and corporate functions to support strategic opportunities and the execution of Hypertec's Corporate Affairs agenda.
- Provide regular reporting to the EVP, Corporate Affairs, on government relations, policy developments, stakeholder engagement, media activities, funding opportunities, and emerging risks.
What Sets You Apart: - University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Business, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public affairs, or corporate affairs, either in-house or with a public-affairs firm.
- Established network and proven track record with federal and Québec governments, with a strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, and budgetary processes.
- Demonstrated experience preparing briefing notes, submissions, position papers, press releases, stakeholder materials, and government funding applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with the ability to produce clear, compelling, and strategically sound materials in both languages.
- Media-relations experience, including executive preparation and issues management.
- Sound judgment, discretion, political awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience in technology, infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors is an asset.
What's In it For You: - Hybrid work model (3 days a week in office), supported by competitive benefits.
- Comprehensive health benefits that ensure you and your family are covered for a wide range of medical needs.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Employer-matched RRSP Program.
- Paid Floater Days.
- Our head office will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility in LaSalle, near the Lachine Canal. Designed to set new standards in sustainability, it reflects our commitment to responsible growth and innovation.
Immerse Yourself in the Hypertec Journey:You think you are the right candidate for this role? We can't wait to meet you! We look beyond the CV to discover real potential. Hit "Apply" and let's discover it together!
