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Reports To: Divisional Vice President (DVP), BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan

Direct Reports: N/A

Travel: 25 per cent of time, as needed

Position Summary: Based in Alberta, CME’s Director, Western Policy is the association’s lead on a variety of key regulatory policy files that impact the growth of manufacturing and exporting across Western Canada. The candidate will support all CME policy and regulatory issues across the region, in addition to directly supporting the operations and activities in Alberta. The candidate will be able to effectively identify priority issues for members, research and create substantive issue positions, communicate to CME’s network, affect change with provincial governments, and work with members to support their challenges and activities in this area. As part of this work, the candidate will have a critical role in member relations, attraction, and retention across the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively works with Divisional Vice Presidents across the region to identify, prioritize monitor, and react to relevant regulatory and policy issues from all levels of government across the region that will impact the competitiveness and growth of the sector.
• Consults and engages with members and researches potential impact on Canadian manufacturing and exporting in defined areas;
• Supports DVPs government relations activities across the region;
• Effectively communicates impacts of policy and regulatory changes to members and Association divisions;
• Identifies policy and regulatory solutions on issues, writes issue papers, and makes submissions to governments;
• Where necessary and beneficial to the Association, build coalitions with other like-minded groups to support association position;
• Builds and maintains relations with all relevant government officials related to core files; and
• Support the growth of CME membership and member services.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in related field;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Strong knowledge of the regional and Canadian economy, as well as issues, trends and policy developments that impact the manufacturing and exporting community;
• Understanding of government structure and operations;
• Exceptional researching, writing and communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment; and
• This is a remote position so the candidate must be self-motivating and equally comfortable managing projects independently or as part of a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Reports To: Divisional Vice President & National Training Services Group

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Travel in British Columbia and occasionally out of province to Alberta.

Position Summary: Provide Training and support to CME external members in British Columbia, facilitate a Lean Consortium, and facilitate peer councils. Focus on training delivery and development of processes to support standard in person and online delivery. Engage in business development of CME Lean Training in British Columbia through interaction with both member and non-member manufacturers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Training Facilitation

• Own, prepare, and deliver Lean 101
• Own, prepare, and deliver the Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt Program)
• Facilitate the delivery of a Lean consortium
• Facilitate monthly peer councils
• Customize and tailor to individual manufacturers’ needs for private delivery of training upon request
• Be a super user of the D2L platform
• Assist in the design, delivery and management Training programs and workshops
• Provide Lean program development support to members
• Work with the CME Facilitators and partners across the country to ensure methods and messages are consistent
• Actively support business development through raising awareness of and filling CME Training Programs and Workshops
• Actively support business development through participating in strategic thinking in support of national alignment of training services
• Compile and share success stories
• Continuous upgrading of Core Material and work with owners of those Core Materials
• Investigate and lead the development of new Training Programs

Other

• Support the Lean Champion in the promotion of Lean among Canadian manufacturers
• Provide information to prospective CME members on the entire program and services provided by CME
• Promote CME events and programs
• Support and attend CME events as required
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives in the office

Qualifications:

• Lean Black Belt certification preferred
• Lean Master Black Belt certification an asset
• Adult Instructor/Education certification an asset
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience, preferably with a minimum of 3 years Lean implementation experience.
• Proven project management skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines; strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work with colleagues, are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders – internal and external – are essential. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Holds a strong desire to uphold CME’s standard for continuous improvement, ethics and integrity within the CME team and with all outside vendors, clients and customers.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Valid passport required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Founded over 150 years ago, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME) is a pivotal industry association representing the interests of manufacturers and exporters and advocating for a prosperous industrial landscape in Canada. With over 2,500 members and a strong commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation, CME plays a vital role in advocating for policies that promote competitiveness, sustainability, and technological advancement within Canada’s manufacturing and exporting sectors. Through its comprehensive network and engagement, CME continually strives to empower its members, drive industry excellence, and shape the future of Canadian manufacturing and exporting endeavours.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and National Policy, you will be responsible for developing and executing CME’s government relations and public relations strategies, driving strategic advocacy, shaping policy initiatives, and representing the interests of the manufacturing and exporting sectors while ensuring consistency of CME’s policies and positions to the government. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with key policy makers, media, members and the public, you will play a pivotal role in influencing government decisions, engaging with stakeholders, and advancing the priorities of CME’s diverse membership base. Based in the National Capital Region, you will lead, coach and inspire a small team to deliver CME’s mandate.

As the ideal candidate, you bring relevant credentials along with a track record in public policy, government relations and public affairs at the federal level. With strong business acumen, you bring a well-developed network of key decision-makers along with a deep understanding of the federal government and parliamentary processes. A self-starter, you are passionate about supporting competitiveness, trade, and economic prosperity for Canada. Your exceptional communication skills, strategic mindset, and project management expertise have been fundamental to your success. You support and mentor others, championing an inclusive work environment. Bilingualism in both official languages is considered an asset.

Position Summary: The Learning and Development Specialist is a key member of the Workforce Development team that supports Manitoba manufacturers in ensuring they can attract, retrain, and train staff through skill development and training initiatives.  The L&D Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and documenting learning and development programs that fall outside of CME-delivered core training programs and in support of the execution of the Traditional and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Council, and other skill and competency development priorities needed by Manitoba manufacturers.  The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact while supporting an enriching learning experience for employees.

 

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Apply to Andrea Aiello, Director, Workforce Development

andrea.aiello@cme-mec.ca