Manager, Commercial Development & Public Affairs

Manager, Commercial Development & Public Affairs

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), a leading Canadian wine producer, the Manager, Commercial Development and Public Affairs role plays a key position at the intersection of government relations and commercial development. Reporting to the Vice President, Public Affairs and Commercial Development, the Manager will support the company’s public affairs agenda while advancing commercial growth initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.

• Support the VP in developing and executing advocacy strategies related to government policy, regulation, and compliance across federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the coordination of industry association initiatives, consultation responses, and plans with policymakers, regulators, and trade partners.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the company and its industry; synthesize implications and prepare briefing materials, stakeholder analyses, and position papers.
• Assist in preparing presentations, submissions, and communications that articulate the company’s policy positions to internal and external audiences.
• Assist with other public affairs and policy tasks.

• Project lead and/or support key M&A phases, including opportunity screening, business case development, financial modelling and valuation, pipeline development, due diligence, and integration.
• Prepare board and executive‑level materials that clearly present strategic, financial, and operational rationale relating to transactions or other commercial development initiatives.
• Assist with other commercial development and M&A tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Public Policy; CBV or MBA a plus.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of Canadian public policy frameworks, regulatory processes, and political decision‑making environments.
• Strategic thinker capable of navigating complex issues.
• Proven ability to develop financial models, conduct valuations, and synthesize data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management capability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and collaboration in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Understanding of the beverage alcohol and consumer product goods industry, including marketing dynamics, supply chain, and consumer trends, is an asset.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a manner that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Please email pe to discuss accommodation needs.

Andrew Peller Limited is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company is committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

References to internal postings or other roles have been omitted for clarity.