Senior Public Affairs Consultant: Defense & Policy Strategy

Global Public Affairs Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Public Affairs is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our federal team in Ottawa. The role requires solid government background with strong asset in government relations, security and defence focus, and experience in securing government funding.

The Senior Consultant will maintain client portfolios, lead on client projects, and liaise with government levels to advance mandates while supporting business development through networking and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in government relations and public affairs preferred.
• Outgoing and client-focused with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Global’s brand and reputation through client-facing work.
• Lead on client projects and manage a client portfolio across mandates.
• Liaise with departmental and political levels of government to advance client goals.
• Provide briefings on projects, clients, and issues on short notice and meet tight deadlines.
• Support business development and networking to help achieve team objectives.

Skills

Client service

Out-going

Team collaboration

Briefings

Networking

Risk management

Government relations

Job description

Global Public Affairs is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our federal team in Ottawa. The role requires solid government background with strong asset in government relations, security and defence focus, and experience in securing government funding.

The Senior Consultant will maintain client portfolios, lead on client projects, and liaise with government levels to advance mandates while supporting business development through networking and proactive risk management.