Senior Consultant, Alberta Practice

Wellington Advocacy; Alberta; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wellington Advocacy Inc. in Canada is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Alberta Practice. The role focuses on navigating Alberta’s political landscape, advancing client priorities, and developing effective government relations strategies.

You will identify opportunities, monitor policy developments, and build strong relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders to support client objectives. This is a fast-paced, client-facing position in a national firm.

Formación

• Post-secondary education.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in government, government relations, or public affairs.
• Established relationships with Alberta government officials and key decision-makers.
• Strong understanding of Alberta’s provincial government, political landscape, and decision-making processes.
• Experience delivering government relations strategies and client service.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous consulting experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to business development by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.
• Monitor industry and market trends to identify emerging opportunities and develop strategic recommendations for Wellington Advocacy and its clients.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on public policy, government relations, and political developments.
• Develop and execute government engagement strategies that support client objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government officials, political staff, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare government relations plans, policy briefs, client briefing notes, presentations, memoranda, and proposals.
• Proactively monitor and analyze political, policy, and legislative developments relevant to Wellington Advocacy and its clients.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Practice, including scheduling, coordination, and digital file management.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Policy analysis

Strategic communication

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Consulting

Business development

Educación

Post-secondary education

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Descripción del empleo

We are Canada’s Trusted Public Affairs Advisors.

Wellington Advocacy is a national, full-service public affairs firm driven by unique experiences advising Prime Ministers, Provincial Premiers, Cabinet Ministers, and corporate executives. We equip business leaders and global brands with the insights and strategies needed to shape government policy and public opinion.

Our advisors uphold the values of those entrusted to serve leaders in Canada’s highest government and corporate offices.We believe in fostering a culture committed to integrity, leadership, excellence, and collaboration.

Overview

Wellington Advocacy is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Alberta Practice. Reporting to the Business Line Heads, the Senior Consultant will work with industry-leading companies, non-profit organizations, and brands to navigate Alberta’s political and policy landscape, advance client priorities, and develop effective government relations strategies.

The Role

• Contribute to business development by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.
• Monitor industry and market trends to identify emerging opportunities and develop strategic recommendations for Wellington Advocacy and its clients.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on public policy, government relations, and political developments.
• Develop and execute government engagement strategies that support client objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government officials, political staff, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare government relations plans, policy briefs, client briefing notes, presentations, memoranda, and proposals.
• Proactively monitor and analyze political, policy, and legislative developments relevant to Wellington Advocacy and its clients.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Practice, including scheduling, coordination, and digital file management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in government, government relations, or public affairs, including experience working in a political office.
• Established relationships with Alberta government officials, political staff, and key decision-makers within provincial ministries and ministers’ offices.
• Strong understanding of Alberta’s provincial government, political landscape, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated experience in client service, project management, and the development and execution of government relations strategies.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly and effectively.
• Previous consulting experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, is considered an asset.