Associate Consultant, Cargary or Edmonton

Global Public Affairs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Public Affairs, Canada’s largest privately‑owned public affairs firm, invites applications for an Associate Consultant in Calgary/Edmonton. This entry-level role supports policy monitoring, briefing materials, and client services while learning from a national network of colleagues.

Based in Western Canada, the position emphasizes organization, proactive thinking, and strong communication tied to government relations and public policy. Growth opportunities exist across practice areas.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Well organized and effective time management.
• Understands legislative and parliamentary process with an active interest in politics, the policy process, and current events.
• Detailed oriented with the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written communication with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build effective relationships to achieve individual and organizational success.
• Post Secondary degree in politics, business, public administration or related discipline.
• Ability to register under the Lobbying Act, with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, lists and communications products.
• Take a proactive role in supporting the team across files and internal practice activities, including capturing notes, tracking action items and follow‑ups and ensuring deadlines are being met.
• Monitor legislative activity and the policy development process.
• Organizes meeting programs and coordinates follow‑up.
• Engages with external stakeholders to gather information and facilitate coordination as part of a collaborative team outreach approach.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Lobbying Act registration

Relationship building

Education

Post Secondary degree in politics, business, public administration or related discipline

Job description

Ready to launch your career in consulting? If you’re passionate about shaping policy, and supporting clients with their policy objectives, this is the perfect starting point for you.Our team is looking for a high energy candidate to skillfully master the basics of government relations consulting and then explore the many avenues for growth within Global Public Affairs.If you are a self-motivated individual who can balance competing demands, and thrives in a team-setting, this is a great role for you.

Global Public Affairs (Global) is looking for a talented, early career professional to join our team as an Associate Consultant. This full-time position, based in Calgary, offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country.

The Associate Consultant role is an entry-level consulting position for candidates with 0–2 years of experience. The position is based in either the Calgary or Edmonton office, depending on the candidate’s preference.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, proactive, strategic thinker, possess strong verbal and written communication skills and is looking to further develop and expand upon their skill set.Previous experience in the field of government, public policy, or communications is considered an asset but not required.

We are looking for someone who can work independently within a broader team structure. Client servicing makes up the bulk of the daily workload which includes monitoring policy and legislative issues, drafting various documents such as briefing notes and presentations, and ensuring client expectations are understood and met.This requires significant organization skills when dealing with multiple projects, within a fast-paced team atmosphere.And while this role has specific tasks, Global is looking for a team member who is excited to learn from colleagues and clients, proactively contribute, and think outside the box to support advocacy objectives of clients.

Working primarily with the Western Canada team, this position offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with a well-connected network of colleagues across the country. This position can be based in either the Calgary or Edmonton office.

Global is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Global values inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodations, please contact Stephanie Elyea [e-mail] or 613-866-2925 to make a reasonable accommodation request.

The pay range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. We anticipate that the starting salary will be at the entry level of the band with room for growth as the candidate develops in the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, lists and communications products.
• Take a proactive role in supporting the team across files and internal practice activities, including capturing notes, tracking action items and follow‑ups and ensuring deadlines are being met.
• Monitor legislative activity and the policy development process.
• Organizes meeting programs and coordinates follow‑up.
• Engages with external stakeholders to gather information and facilitate coordination as part of a collaborative team outreach approach.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Well organized and effective time manager.
• Understands legislative and parliamentary process with an active interest in politics, the policy process, and current events.
• Detailed oriented with the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written communication with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build effective relationships to achieve individual and organizational success.
• Post Secondary degree in politics, business, public administration or related discipline.
• Ability to register under the Lobbying Act, with no restrictions.

About Global Public Affairs

Global Public Affairs is Canada’s largest privately‑owned public affairs firm. With offices in 12 jurisdictions across the country, we work with an ever‑expanding list of Canadian and international clients in multiple aspects of their business, providing comprehensive strategic government relations and communications counsel and services - from research and strategy development to full project implementation. Whether through government advocacy, managing a crisis or conducting community consultation, pursuing the many elements of effective public affairs is fundamental to the success of any organization. Tailoring our approach to meet our clients’ needs is fundamental to the success of any public affairs strategy. From our inception in 1995, we have built a solid track record of helping organizations of all sizes, and in a variety of sectors, meet their business objectives. Our guiding principle, From Insight to Impact, is at the heart of our work.