Summer Internship Application

StrategyCorp Inc.; Ottawa, Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career development

Vacation and flex days

Phone allowance

Phone and data allowance

Job summary

StrategyCorp Inc. invites applications for a paid internship across its Government Relations, Management Consulting, and Communications service lines in Toronto and Ottawa. The role involves deep research, supporting senior teams, and delivering high-quality materials on complex policy issues.

You will learn through drafting deliverables, developing proposals, and gaining exposure to the politics and substance of client work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Political Science, Business, Public Relations or equivalent.
• Excellent writing with clear and concise communication.
• Critical and strategic thinking with problem solving.
• Strong numerical analysis and understanding of basic finance.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience collaborating in project teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver client service.
• Familiarity with consulting methodologies and work approaches.
• Experience developing reports and presentations.
• Interest in government/politics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep research and analysis to support client work.
• Assist senior project team members in formulating evidence-based advice for clients.
• Draft high-quality deliverables and presentations.
• Assist with new business proposal development.
• Expose to complex issues and client mandates to grow as a consulting professional.

Skills

Political science degree

Strong writing

Strategic thinking

Project work experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Political Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internship Opportunity at StrategyCorp

WHO WE ARE?

StrategyCorp is Canada’s trusted public affairs, communications, and management consulting advisor. Our professionals create the conditions for success for our clients by helping them to strategically manage both the substance and the politics of their opportunities or challenges. And we do this by bringing together the disciplines of management consulting, public affairs, and strategic communications to leave no material stone unturned in advancing our clients’ interests.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

Position: Intern

Service Lines: Government Relations, Management Consulting, Communications

Opportunity Type: Paid Internship

Internship term: May 2027 - August 2027

Application Deadline: January 4, 2027

Location: Toronto and Ottawa

StrategyCorp is seeking interns for its Government Relations, Management Consulting, and Communications service lines both in Toronto and Ottawa. Our ideal candidates are up-and-coming consultant professionals that share our passion for delving into complex issues that require strategic thinking, problem solving, and a good understanding of consulting tools and best practices.

StrategyCorp has a fast-paced environment where an intern will have the opportunity to learn a lot. Responsibilities include conducting deep research and analysis, assisting senior project team members in formulating evidence-based advice for clients, drafting high quality deliverables, and assisting with new business proposal development. With these responsibilities comes an unparalleled opportunity to get exposure to the substance and politics of complex issues and projects that provide outstanding opportunities to grow as a consulting professional.

To be successful you will need to possess:

• A degree in Political Science, Business, Public Relationsor an equivalent;


• Excellent writing with superior attention to detail – particularly taking complex subjects and relaying them in clear and concise ways;


• Critical and strategic thinking skills, and aptitude for problem solving;


• Strong numerical analysis skills and an understanding of the foundational principles of finance (Management Consulting specific requirement);


• Ability to work flexibly, often to tight deadlines;


• Experience working within project teams to meet client deliverables and timelines;


• Experienced in collaborating in teams with a mix of skills and experience levels to deliver outstanding client service and product quality;


• Knowledgeable in working with consulting methodologies and work approaches for addressing client service needs;


• Experienced in developing substantive and visually appealing reports and presentations in a variety of media; and,


• Interest in government/politics is an asset


• Someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment.


• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary ($45,000 CAD)


• Hybrid work environment


• Career development; we believe in growing our people and helping them achieve their goals


• Vacation and Flex days


• Phone allowance


• Phone and data allowance


• Opportunities to work on complex issues and high-profile client mandates


• A collaborative and supportive team environment


• And a whole lot more…

A BIT MORE ABOUT US

StrategyCorp is a consulting firm focused on delivering integrated strategic communications, government relations and management consulting strategies. Our consulting expertise is broad – it comes from the highest levels of government, leading consultancies, and the private sector. We work collaboratively to help our clients overcome the biggest challenges and create conditions for success.

StrategyCorp is a fast‑paced environment and we expect a lot from our people, but in return you will receive great experience. You’ll be working with a dynamic team on a variety of clients, giving you exposure to complex issues and projects that provide outstanding opportunities to learn and grow as a professional.

StrategyCorp Inc. may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants as part of our recruitment process.

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