Public Affairs Intern

Impact Public Affairs (Canada); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Public Affairs (Canada) in Ottawa offers a paid internship to gain experience in government relations, public relations, and communications. You will work with seasoned consultants across various industries, participating in strategy development and client events on Parliament Hill.

The role requires recently graduated individuals, with a basic understanding of Canada’s parliamentary system and strong teamwork skills. The program includes office support and event staffing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about politics and communications.
• Basic knowledge of Canada’s parliamentary system.
• Organized and able to take on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Available to work occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Bilingualism an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Impact’s consultants with client work in a variety of different industries.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions during strategy development.
• Support written and oral communications with Parliament Hill for client events, such as receptions or lobby days.
• Assist in communications through traditional media and social media campaigns in support of diverse objectives.
• Provide administrative assistance in coordination with the Office Manager.
• Help in staffing events on and off Parliament Hill.

Skills

Passionate about politics

Basic knowledge of Canada’s parliament

Organized

Multitasking

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Bilingualism an asset

Availability for after-hours

Education

Recently graduated from a post-secondary institution

Experience on Parliament Hill/campaigns/communications

Office setting experience

Job description

Join the Impact Public Affairs team in Ottawa to gain valuable experience in government relations, public relations and communications. Through Impact’s paid Internship Program, the successful candidate will work alongside our seasoned consultants, exposing them to a wide variety of industries and strategic work.

Founded in 1997, Impact Public Affairs is a full-service government relations and communications firm based in Ottawa, with offices across Canada. No other public affairs firm has the depth of experience and track record of success in ensuring that our strategies allow organizations to deliver effective messages to government officials, the public, and key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Support Impact’s consultants with client work in a variety of different industries
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions during strategy development
• Support written and oral communications with Parliament Hill for client events, such as receptions or lobby days
• Assist in communications through traditional media and social media campaigns in support of diverse objectives
• Provide administrative assistance in coordination with the Office Manager
• Help in staffing events on and off Parliament Hill

Qualifications/Skills

• Passionate about politics and communications
• Basic knowledge of Canada’s parliamentary system
• Organized and able to take on multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and objectives
• Able to work effectively in a team setting
• Reliable, punctual and efficient
• Available to work occasionally outside normal working hours
• Bilingualism an asset

Education and Experience

• Recently graduated from a post-secondary institution
• Experience working or volunteering on Parliament Hill, in campaigns and/or in communications
• Experience in an office setting in a similar role