Consultant/Senior Consultant

Enterprise; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative team culture

Fast-paced working environment

Job summary

Enterprise in Toronto is looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant for their Ontario Government Relations team. This role involves supporting advocacy strategies, building relationships with government officials, and preparing communications materials.

The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in government or public affairs, strong writing skills, and a good understanding of Ontario's political landscape. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on meaningful public affairs files.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in government, politics, public affairs, communications, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of Ontario politics and government decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute government relations and advocacy strategies for clients across Ontario.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and key stakeholders.
• Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments.

Skills

Political judgment

Strong writing skills

Relationship building

Understanding Ontario politics

Job description

Job Description

Enterprise Canada is looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Ontario Government Relations team in Toronto.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile public affairs files and government mandates across sectors including education, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and economic development. We’re looking for someone who understands Ontario politics, knows how government decisions get made, and can help clients navigate complex policy and stakeholder environments.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from government, politics, public affairs, or a related field, along with strong writing skills, political judgment, and an ability to build relationships with government and stakeholder audiences. A strong understanding of the current government and Ontario’s political landscape is essential.

What You’ll Do

• Support and execute government relations and advocacy strategies for clients across Ontario
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, political staff, and key stakeholders
• Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, particularly related to the Ontario government
• Prepare briefing notes, stakeholder maps, presentations, speaking points, letters, meeting materials, and strategic advice for clients
• Support and participate in meetings with government and stakeholder representatives
• Help clients navigate complex political and policy environments
• Contribute to media relations, issues management, and communications strategies where needed
• Manage multiple files and deadlines, coordinating with colleagues across jurisdictions when necessary
• Support business development opportunities, proposals, and new client initiatives

What You Bring

• Relevant experience in government, politics, public affairs, communications, or consulting
• Strong understanding of Ontario politics, government decision-making, and the current government
• Existing relationships within government, political offices, stakeholder groups, or industry networks are considered a strong asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong political judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience leading files, managing relationships, or supporting advocacy strategies is considered an asset
• Interest in public policy, communications, and current affairs

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and meaningful public affairs files
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
• Modern downtown Toronto office
• A fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities