Job offer – Director of Corporate Affairs

Immediate superior: President and CEO

Summary of responsibilities :


As Director of Corporate Affairs, you will be responsible for developing
and increase Sodes’ presence and impact in the business community
actual and potential.


Reporting to the President and CEO, you will be called upon to play an active role in
reflection, development and implementation of the new planning process
strategic direction. You will also play an advisory role for the
and members in the implementation of the various projects.
projects in progress.


The Director of Corporate Affairs will be called upon to represent the members of
Sodes by sitting on various committees and participating in different activities
public.


Function description


Main duties and responsibilities :

Strategic component :
o Contribute to and actively participate in the strategic positioning of the
Sodes;
o Analyze, determine and plan the strategic actions required to
project progress, in line with Sodes priorities;
o Ensure that funds allocated to special projects are optimized;
o Monitor the progress of various projects and implement the best
practices with a view to continuous improvement;
o Coordinate the preparation of briefs, reports and other related documents
to the maritime sector handled by Sodes;
o Coordinate a variety of projects to raise awareness of the
Sodes’ social, economic and sustainable transport interests
maritime;
o Coordinate the writing of strategic content for the various
Sodes platforms;
o Collaborate in any process leading to the achievement of the objectives set by the
strategic planning.

Associations :
o See to the development and improvement of associative activities;
o Ensure the preparation and implementation of strategies and activities
annual recruitment campaigns;
o Develop new partnerships;
o Oversee and coordinate Sodes’ public events;
o Coordinate the drafting of press releases, newsletters, invitations and
communications dedicated to industry, members and partners of the
Sodes;
o Coordinate the management and updating of content on the Group’s website.
Sodes;
o Collaborate effectively as a team in the execution of mandates, both with
colleagues and Sodes partners.

Government relations :
o Participate in and contribute to the development of files in connection with
Sodes’ strategic objectives, among others, by sitting on various
committees and working groups;
o Maintain constant communications with the government apparatus
and provincial governments, associations and private-sector partners in connection with
marine industry;
o Represent Sodes with its institutional and private partners,
and the networks to which it belongs.


Note: The above list of main tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive.
summary and indicative. This is not a complete and detailed list of tasks and
responsibilities likely to be carried out by the Business Manager
corporate.


Competence profile

Professional skills :

  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or business administration.
    administration, law or professional equivalence;
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of significant professional experience;
  • Relevant experience in the maritime sector (an asset);
  • Good knowledge of relevant IT tools, in particular the
    Office.


Skills and personal qualities :

  • Analytical skills and strategic vision of issues;
  • Good knowledge of best practices in associative governance;
  • Strong customer focus and communication skills
    clear;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent command of spoken and written French;
  • Demonstrate creativity, rigor and a strong political sense;
  • Excellent writing, moderation and popularization skills.
    Attitudes and behaviour :
  • Team spirit and interpersonal skills;
  • Commitment to customer service;
  • Results-oriented;
  • Initiative.

Working conditions

  • Permanent position
  • Workplace: On-site and telecommuting
  • Head office: 271, rue de l’Estuaire, Québec City
  • 35 hours / week
  • Competitive benefits and salaries


To apply, please submit your application along with a letter detailing your qualifications.
for this position by July 5, 2024 to the following address: mathieu.stpierre@st-laurent.org