Government Relations Strategist

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Enterprise Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned government relations professional to join our team in Ottawa. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in assisting our clients in navigating the complex federal government landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with multinational corporations, national companies, government bodies, and associations. You will be responsible for crafting and implementing strategies for government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Craft and implement effective government engagement strategies
  • Build and sustain productive relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners, and clients
  • Monitor and analyze current events, political developments, and major policy trends across Canada
  • Design and execute integrated campaigns incorporating policy advocacy, media relations, and/or digital strategies
  • Manage client relationships, including coordinating meetings and ensuring projects align with expectations
  • Draft policy briefings, speeches, press materials, and digital content
  • Ensure adherence to lobbying and ethics standards for public affairs professionals
  • Prepare responses to RFPs and contribute to developing pitches for new business

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in government relations, politics, or public affairs
  • Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of current affairs, political actors, and public policy issues in Canada
  • Ability to provide strategic advice and guidance
  • Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely
  • Advanced research and analytical abilities
  • Capability to lead client files, manage projects effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain client relationships
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Additional language skills or research experience are considered valuable assets


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