Manager, Goverment Relations
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Hudbay Minerals
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
-
Government
Government Affairs
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 143000 - 179000 CAD Yearly
CAD
143000.00
179000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Purpose of Role:
Hudbay is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a new Manager, Government Relations role to be based in our downtown Toronto Corporate office (located at 25 York Street). The purpose of this role is to lead and execute the Company’s government relations strategy to drive effective relationships with the federal and provincial governments, with a strong focus on the federal government.
Key aspects of the role include executing an effective government relations strategy by building relationships with key government officials and influencing public policy, supporting the business units with provincial government relations efforts, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing timely updates/recommendations to senior management, developing materials for government meetings and managing external consultants.
Role Accountabilities:
Execute federal government relations strategy – develop and execute an effective government relations strategy to build trusting relationships with key federal government officials. Utilize strong government relationships to influence public policy aligned with the Company’s corporate objectives and enhancing critical minerals growth. Develop materials for use with governments with a focus on effective and consistent messaging. Prepare and brief senior management team members in advance of government engagement meetings.Manage engagement with external lobbying consultants – manage external lobbying firms, as needed, to support the execution of our government relations strategy. Leverage external expertise to help develop effective messaging and coordinate government engagement activities.Coordinate provincial government relations efforts with the business units –support business units with provincial government relations activities to supplement local engagement efforts and align with the unique opportunities/goals for each business unit.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments – ongoing monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely updates to senior management team and Board regarding policy insights, legislative updates and developments that are relevant to the Company.Represent Hudbay at industry events – represent the Company at key public forums, including government roundtables, industry conferences and panels.Other tasks – support executives and cross-functional teams with government-related inquiries, in addition to other duties as assigned.Skilled Knowledge:
Experience needed to perform job accountabilities well:
Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, public policy or political rolesA university degree or post-graduate diploma in political science, public administration, public policy, or businessExisting government contact networkStrong knowledge of the process involved in influencing the development of government policies/legislationExcellent verbal and written communication skills to address key government issues, develop strategy, and persuade constituenciesOther experience considered an asset:
Knowledge of mining industry or natural resources sectorA legal degreeBilingual proficiency in English and French (spoken and written)Personal Attributes:
Strong analytical skills to understand complex public issuesSelf-motivatedTeam player and collaborative by natureWorks well under pressureTravel:
10% to 15% travel – meetings in other cities, site visits and industry conferences, as needed.
Compensation:
Expected Compensation: Base salary $143,000 - $179,000 CAD per year.Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.AI Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants; however, Hudbaymay use automation for administrative processes.
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
