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.

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StrategyCorp Inc.

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Government Relations Consultant