Associate Consultant – HLS, Toronto, Ontario

Global Public Affairs Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Public Affairs Inc. in Toronto is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Health & Life Sciences practice. This entry-level-to-early-career role offers exposure to a range of clients, from biopharma to non-profits, and a collaborative national team.

You will support project work, coordinate across offices, and report to the Vice President. The position emphasizes initiative, organization, and strong verbal and written communications as you help grow the business.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• At least 1 year of experience in public affairs, advocacy or stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Support Health & Life Sciences work for clients, from biopharma to NGOs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Canada and multiple offices.
• Assist in managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced team.
• Report to the Vice President and contribute to client delivery.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Global Public Affairs (Global), Canada’s fastest-growing public affairs firm, is looking for a talented, early-career professional to join our Toronto office as an Associate Consultant. This full-time position, part of our growing Health & Life Sciences practice group, offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, well-organized, proactive, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and is expected to have at least 1 year of experience working in public affairs, advocacy or stakeholder relations. Experience working in or adjacent to the health sector would be an asset.

Our team is fortunate to work with a variety of clients, from multinational biopharmaceutical companies to local innovators to non-profit advocacy organizations. We are looking for someone to support this work who is ambitious, outgoing, detail-oriented, organized when dealing with multiple, complex projects, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team atmosphere.

Reporting to the Vice President, this position offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to support a growing business and collaborate with Global colleagues in offices across the country.

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 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.

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.

About Global Public Affairs

Global Public Affairs is Canada’s largest privately-owned public affairs firm. With offices 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. 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.