President

Description:

Beer Canada, the national voice of Canadian brewers and consumers, is seeking a President to lead its advocacy, policy, and industry representation efforts. This Toronto-based executive role offers the unique opportunity to influence regulatory frameworks and shape the public and political discourse around one of Canada's most iconic industries.

With a long-standing reputation for effective policy advocacy, Beer Canada engages with all levels of government, media, and industry stakeholders to foster a positive operating environment for brewers. The President will serve as the strategic leader and primary spokesperson, guiding internal operations while influencing critical policy decisions affecting the brewing sector.

Your Impact: As President, you will:

• Lead advocacy initiatives across federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, regulators, media, and industry partners.

• Influence public policy in areas such as alcohol taxation, retail and distribution systems, environmental regulation, harm reduction, and international trade.

• Oversee internal organizational strategy, governance, operations, and team leadership.

• Manage a diverse national team, coordinating regional and functional leaders for unified representation.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in public affairs, government relations, or association management.

• Demonstrated success navigating complex political and regulatory environments.

• Proven ability to serve as an effective public spokesperson and strategist.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is strongly preferred.

• Experience in regulated or consumer-facing sectors (e.g., alcohol, food, health) is a strong asset.

• Collaborative and proactive leadership style paired with strong business acumen.

First 6-Month Milestones:

• Build relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, and key stakeholders.

• Evaluate and optimize the business plan and organizational structure.

• Deliver quick wins on pressing industry concerns.

• Develop a thorough understanding of member priorities and industry economics.