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Executive Director of Public Affairs

2 months ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hill+Knowlton Strategies Full time
About the Role

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the position of General Manager in our Ottawa office. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving growth and success in our business by leading and inspiring a high-performing team of talent, developing new business growth strategies, and executing external marketing plans for Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Culture: Create a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Be an ambassador for H+K Strategies, its values, and its people.
  • Talent Management: Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and grow top-tier talent in the Ottawa office, providing opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Commercial Leadership and Growth: Drive new business development for the office, leveraging your extensive industry knowledge and network of contacts to identify and pursue new opportunities.
  • Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing strategic counsel and support to help them achieve their business objectives.
Requirements
  • 15-20 years of experience in public affairs and/or strategic communications leadership roles, preferably in both corporate and agency environments.
  • Deep service knowledge across multiple verticals, including public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, public relations, and public participation.
  • Exceptional judgment, agility, and ability to manage change and complex relationships.
  • Strong financial literacy, with a track record of success in maintaining growth and profitability.
  • A genuine love for the people and the work, with experience leading and being a member of diverse hybrid teams and an awareness of cultural, economic, and political differences and sensitivities.
  • Political savvy and experience working with government stakeholders, with an ability to understand the nuances of shifting geopolitical, policy, and community landscapes and risks.
  • Experience leading business development efforts, with a growth mindset and ability to convert new opportunities and maximize organic growth.
  • A strong network of trusted relationships across government, business, and community stakeholders, able to serve as an industry leader and ambassador for the H+K Strategies brand.
  • Bilingual capabilities: English and French fluency is highly desirable.
What We Offer
  • Excellent mentoring skills and ability to manage and develop teams and talent.
  • Complete integrity and an impeccable moral compass.
  • Expert relationship management and influencing skills.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • A mission-driven approach with consistent modelling of values-based leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to lead change management and strategic processes.
  • Flexibility, with the ability to quickly and effectively respond to stakeholder environments.
  • An open, honest, and transparent communication and leadership style.
  • The ability to resolve conflict and deal with difficult issues.
About Us

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is a global communications consultancy that helps clients build reputation capital and resiliency. We are a full-service agency, providing strategic communication, marketing, and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. We are part of the Burson Group and WPP, the creative transformation company.