Government Relations & Communications Specialist

Job DescriptionGovernment Relations & Communications Specialist - 12 Month Contract/ActingRank 4Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)Deadline: Please apply before May 14, 2025. Toyota Canada Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is organized and has excellent communication to assist our External Affairs team. This is a 12 Month contract opportunity and will report to the Manager, Government Relations. The selected candidate will aid in the implementation of government relations activities and strategies, including government relations communications activities. What We’ll Bring:Company & Culture

• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits

What You’ll be Doing:

• Assists in the planning, maintenance and implementation of Toyota Canada Government Relations program, including developing and maintaining communications output and strategy.
• Supports the delivering of all departmental activities while adhering to assigned departmental budget
• Helps in the preparation of GR activity reports for management meetings, and for ongoing reporting.
• Supports the implementation Toyota Canada GR programs within external affairs group.
• Develops departmental SOPs to ensure clear awareness and adherence to procedures and process to fully maximize resources and product results

Internal and Stakeholder Communications

• Assists in GR related needs within External Affairs team and across Toyota Canada
• Communicates clearly and effectively with TMC, Toyota NA affiliates and related Toyota Canada departments to relay Government proposals (through monthly reports, for example)
• Provides answers in a timely and effective manner to external issues
• Guides cross affiliate communications and projects

Government Affairs and Communications

• Helps to maintain contact with Canadian federal and provincial Government members, associations and other stakeholders to support Toyota Canada policies and interests
• Assists with the planning and development of communications strategies and output for key government relations stakeholders, including identifying opportunities and drafting output.
• Promotes Toyota Canada sustainable mobility – technology, environmental leadership, and sustainability within government
• Attends government/industry/association consultation/meetings as required
• Assists Manager in handling reputational government issues impacting Toyota Canada
• Supports positive Toyota messaging and image creation activity and prevent damaging TCI public activity

Administration and Outreach

• Assists in maintaining lobby registration database to ensure compliance
• Supports the development and upkeep of GR related materials to advance key messages, contact management systems, and activity and action item tracking
• Supports External Affairs team
• Other administrative duties as required
• Supports TCI’s participation in relevant events
• Other duties requested or required

What You’ll Bring:

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related field preferred
• Experience with auto industry, trade policy, environmental policy, or political or government experience
• Knowledge of federal or provincial government structure, functions and political organization
• Prior communications experience
• Experienced in French language skills would be an asset
• Willingness for occasional travel including some weekends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation.