Consultant, Government Relations

Blackbird Strategies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Three weeks’ paid vacation

Christmas office closure (two weeks)

In-office days with Friday flex

Job summary

Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa is seeking a Consultant to join our government relations team, working directly with clients to develop and execute strategies and manage stakeholder relationships across party lines.

You’ll build and maintain relationships with elected officials, public servants and political staff, monitor policy developments, and draft briefing notes and communications for diverse client rosters; Ottawa-based role with strong civic impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• University degree required.
• Experience on Parliament Hill or in a government relations/public affairs consultancy.
• Knowledge of national political and policy trends and basic federal electoral processes.
• Existing networks on Parliament Hill.
• Lived Indigenous experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies for diverse clients.
• Build relationships with elected officials, political staff and public servants.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments relevant to client interests.
• Draft briefing notes and stakeholder communications.
• Support client meetings, Hill Day logistics and advocacy campaigns.

Skills

Government relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Education

University degree

Job description

Blackbird Strategies is a federal and provincial public affairs, government relations and political risk consultancy headquartered in Ottawa, with offices in Montreal, Toronto, and on reserve in Akwesasne. We work across the political spectrum on behalf of a diverse client base — including Indigenous communities and organizations, and clients in the energy, pharmaceutical, financial, and healthcare sectors – bringing deep relationships and a trusted reputation to help clients navigate government at every level.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Consultant to join our Ottawa team, working directly with clients to build and execute government relations strategies and manage stakeholder relationships across party lines.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• University degree
• Experience on Parliament Hill (ministerial or MP office, or similar)orat a government relations/public affairs consultancy
• Knowledge about national political and policy trends, basic federal electoral processes and decision-making systems
• Existing networks and relationships on Parliament Hill
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset but not required
• Lived Indigenous experience is an asset but not required
• Knowledge and experience about or with provincial or territorial governments is an asset but not required
• Must work from Ottawa
• Eligible to register and lobby under theLobbying Act

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute government relations strategies for a diverse client roster
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, political staff, and public servants
• Monitor legislative and policy developments relevant to client interests
• Draft briefing notes, issue analyses, and stakeholder communications
• Support client meetings, Hill Day logistics, and advocacy campaigns
• Health and dental benefits
• Three weeks’ paid vacation, plus additional paid time off during our office closure over the Christmas holidays (two weeks)
• Four days’ working in office with Friday as a flex day

Blackbird Strategies is a proudWith Glowing Heartsemployer, supporting Canadian Armed Forces Reservists with military leave flexibility.

Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates. CAF Reservists are encouraged to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.