**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.** In this role, you will oversee all communications and public and government affairs activities for Mondelez Canada and Give & Go. You are a business adviser who manages across internal and/or external advocacy and media relations, crisis and issues communications using integrated communications to promote and protect Mondelēz’s International reputation. **How you will contribute** In this role, you will be responsible for developing policy positions specific to Business Unit’s impact framework and goals, as well as serving as a key member of the team in driving the company’s CGA agenda, working closely with others within the North America and Global CGA team. You will assess business risks and opportunities to develop strategies that align public policy initiatives with and business goals. You may also plan, execute, and integrate a range of communications activities in coordination with other teams and stakeholders. **What you will bring** A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in: + Communications, including experience in government affairs and issues management, preferably in a large, matrix multinational + Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills + Results orientation and a hands-on mentality + Working under pressure in a collaborative setting + Dealing with ambiguity and change agility + Time management priority setting and attention to detail **Communications** Deliver a reputation-building communications program working in partnership with the Manager of Communication and Government Affairs and the leadership team where required. You will use various forms of media and communications tactics and be responsible for communicating key messages to various audiences, external and internal. Responsibilities also include: + Develop and maintain third-party relationships (i.e. trade associations, charities, etc.). + Contribute to weekly/monthly reports on CGA activities for NA and globally + Support and create corporate presentation materials + Support in press office activities, managing local media inquiries as required **What extra ingredients you will bring:** + A growth mindset, demonstrate flexibility and can look ahead strategically; proactively anticipates the business needs + Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented + Highly effective project management, prioritization and time management skills to meet deadlines + Ability to act with a sense of urgency and can energize and inspire those they work with to achieve goals using an entrepreneurial, creative attitude **Qualifications:** + At least 7 years work experience in government affairs, government or trade associations with a strong understanding of the legislative processes (required) + Knowledge and familiarity with the issues facing the consumer-packaged goods industry (considered an asset) + Superior communication skills, both written and verbal + Excellent project management skills + Have excellent grasp of current events, news, social media trends + Ability to seek out different perspectives and work collaboratively + Some travel within Canada will be required + Some evenings and weekends will be required **Education / Certifications:** + Bachelor's degree in related field. **Job specific requirements:** + Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials, government staff, and external stakeholders at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. + Lobby on critical issues to influence government policy to achieve Mondelez Canada objectives. + Build and increase relationships with external trade associations, industry coalitions and SMEs to help influence and supplement direct advocacy efforts. + Ability to monitor, review, analyze and summarize legislative and regulatory initiatives to determine impact on Mondelez Canada and our brand portfolio. + Research issues, draft policy position papers and provide updates to senior management. + Raise the profile of the company with government officials through outreach, event organization, education, and engagement. + Schedule, prepare materials for, and arrange logistics of facility tours and other events. + Support and engage in CGA-related and special assignments. No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging. Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging. **Job Type** Regular Communications and Public & Government Affairs Corporate & Government Affairs At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.