Manager, Public Affairs

Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:

• Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• 3 Weeks Vacation to Start
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Share Purchase Program Matching
• Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage

• Support the development and execution of government relations and public affairs strategies in the United States and Canada.
• Monitor political, legislative and regulatory developments, assess their potential business implications and prepare concise briefings and recommendations.
• Support engagement with government officials, agencies, industry associations and community leaders, including meeting preparation, follow‑up and relationship management.

• Prepare executive briefing notes, presentations, speaking points, correspondence and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Develop communications plans and messaging for complex or sensitive business matters, including corporate announcements, operational developments and community initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional input, reviews and approvals to deliver clear, accurate and timely communications.

• Help build and maintain relationships with government, industry, community, education and workforce stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, government engagements, mill visits and community events.
• Work with regional and operational leaders to identify local issues, reputational considerations and engagement opportunities.

• Support the planning and production of Interfor’s sustainability report, including content development and cross‑functional coordination.
• Work with subject‑matter experts to gather and validate information for reporting and communications.
• Prepare clear and accurate sustainability narratives, case studies, key messages and presentations.

• Conduct political, policy, stakeholder and industry research and translate findings into concise, decision‑ready materials.
• Monitor emerging issues and identify potential business, policy and communications implications.
• Manage multiple priorities and provide support across the Communications & Government Relations function as business needs require.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Sustainability or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, strategic communications, public policy or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing executive‑level briefings, presentations and complex written materials.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, legislative offices, industry associations or within a regulated industry.
• Experience managing cross‑functional projects involving sensitive issues and multiple contributors.
• Experience in forestry, natural resources, manufacturing, building products, sustainability reporting or a North American organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian politics and public policy is an asset; an ability and willingness to develop this expertise is required.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation‑development skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and audience appropriate.
• Strong political judgment and an understanding of government, legislative, regulatory and public policy processes.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify business…