Account Director

Rubicon Strategy Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Spending Account

RRSP Employer Matching

4 weeks vacation

Bonus package

Job summary

Rubicon Strategy Inc., based in Ottawa, is seeking a government relations consultant with passion for politics to join our team. You will report to the Executive Vice President & Ottawa Practice Lead and collaborate with the CEO, partners and consultants on strategy and advocacy for client files.

We offer learning opportunities, mentorship from senior colleagues, and a supportive environment. The role emphasizes stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, lobbying activities and timely client

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in government, politics, campaigns, or consulting.
• Eligible to register as a Consultant Lobbyist with the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada.
• Experience in strategic communications, issues management, and stakeholder management.
• French language skills are an asset.
• Strong understanding of federal or provincial government decision-making and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated client files with weekly reporting to the client and liaising with the client teams.
• Develop short- and long-term political strategy including stakeholder mapping and policy analysis.
• Undertake lobbying activities to influence legislation and public policy.
• Prepare for meetings with government officials and client teams; create background materials and briefing notes.
• Monitor government policies and political developments affecting clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with political staff and public servants.

Skills

Government relations

Campaign experience

Consulting firm background

French language

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Policy analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

AI platforms

Job description

Rubicon Strategy is one of Canada’s premier public affairs firms specializing in government relations strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for politics and government living in Ottawa.You will report to Rubicon’s Executive Vice President & Ottawa Practice Lead, work directly with our CEO, President, Partners and the broader consulting team comprised of Consultants, Account Directors, Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents.

Our environment fosters collaboration, problem-solving and learning. Your growth will align with Rubicon’s strategic goals, with a multitude of learning opportunities to network and engage on client files and pitches while teaming up alongside talented team members. Senior colleagues will mentor you to leverage a career plan in the public affairs field.

Rubicon offers a competitive Group Benefits Package with a Health Care Spending Account, RRSP Employer Matching, four weeks vacation, a bonus package and a wonderful family to work with.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for account management of designated client files with weekly reporting to the client and liaising with the client team.
• Assessing options for the client's political strategy and relationships.
• Developing short- and long-term political strategy development for client objectives, including stakeholder mapping, program research and evaluation, and policy analysis. Some examples include c reating comprehensive government relations and advocacy planning projects with detailed strategic outreach and engagement plans.
• Undertake direct lobbying activities to advocate for and influence legislation, regulations, and public policies that affect our clients and their interests.
• Planning and preparing for meetings and interactions with government and clients, and working with the consulting team to prepare background materials, briefing notes, and miscellaneous collateral.
• Keeping abreast of all relevant government and industry policies and political developments with a keen eye on potential impacts to our clients.
• Fostering and maintaining positive and professional relationships with your political staff contacts and public servants.
• Incorporate networking with the current sitting government into your day-to-day activities in a manner that promotes the reputation of the firm.
• Assisting in the preparation of new business proposals
• Working with the consulting team to develop briefing notes and various collateral for clients.
• Ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations for lobbyists as set out by the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• A minimum of three to five years of previous experience working in government, politics, campaigns, or with a consulting firm.
• Eligible candidates must be qualified to register as a Consultant Lobbyist with the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada without restrictions, such as a lobby ban.
• Extensive experience in strategic communications, issues management, complex problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset.
• Advanced understanding of the federal or provincial government’s decision-making and regulatory processes and functions.
• Strong communications skills including presentation skills and the ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely.
• Excellent organizational skills including strategic process management, maximizing workflow, and identifying opportunities for synergy and integration.
• Experience in and understanding of managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, multiple social media and AI platforms effectively, while respecting confidentiality and our corporate policies.