Government Relations Consultant

StrategyCorp Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Ottawa is looking for a Government Relations Consultant to utilize strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in public policy development, possess excellent writing skills, and demonstrate exemplary customer service. This role offers a chance to work on complex issues that shape the political landscape.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of work experience.
• Experience in public policy development.
• Familiarity with major public policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Take complex subjects and relay them in clear, concise formats.
• Organize own work, co-ordinate projects, set priorities.
• Work flexibly to tight deadlines as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent writing and attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Exemplary customer service skills

Excellent research skills

Core math skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

StrategyCorp Ottawa is looking for a new Government Relations Consultant to join our team.

WHO WE ARE?

StrategyCorp is a consulting firm focussed on delivering integrated government relations, strategic communications, and management consulting strategies. From its offices in Toronto and Ottawa, StrategyCorp services clients across Canada and around the world.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will have a good first‐hand knowledge of the federal and provincial governments and national politics and shares our passion for delving into complex issues that require strategic thinking, problem solving, and a good understanding of communications tools and best practices.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED TO POSSESS:

• Excellent writing with superior attention to detail – particularly taking complex subjects and
• relaying them in clear, concise formats
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and aptitude for problem‐solving
• Strong decision‐making abilities within the scope of the position and areas of responsibilities
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and sound independent judgment
• Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, under pressure, as part of a team
• Exemplary customer service skills, including dealing effectively with clients, elected officials, and
• government/political staffs
• Knowledge of the machinery of governments (municipal, provincial, and federal), the public
• sector, and the private sector
• Ability to organize own work, co‐ordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow‐up
• on assignments with a minimum of direction
• Excellent research skills to pursue topics through various online/offline sources
• Core math skills is an asset
• Experience in management consulting and business strategy is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

HERE ARE THE MUST HAVES:

• 2‐3 years of work experience
• Experience in public policy development
• Familiarity with major public policy issues and the political environment
• Experience in consulting is an asset

A BIT MORE ABOUT US:

At StrategyCorp, strategy is at the foundation of everything we do. Integration of our three disciplines – management consulting, public affairs and communications – means we advise our clients on their business while also considering and influencing the politics that impact it. Because we hire the brightest minds from a variety of backgrounds, everyone’s opinion matters. Rather than shoot‐from‐the‐hip advice, we dispassionately consider every major scenario. We are hired to get results and we are passionate about winning. Most importantly, at StrategyCorp, we fiercely protect both our reputation and that of our clients by maintaining the highest standards of ethics, compliance and confidentiality.

In addition, StrategyCorp is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We also offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know when you submit your application.

We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. We’d like to thank everyone who applies, but we can only contact applicants who are selected for an interview.

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