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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.
- 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.
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