Senior Consultant, Government Relations

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking a Senior Consultant, Government Relations to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working on diverse and impactful files, and are looking to be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and results‑driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Serve as the day‑to‑day, client‑facing lead on a portfolio of files, including leading client calls and presenting deliverables
• Develop and execute federal and provincial government relations strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and advocacy campaigns
• Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including political and departmental government officials
• Organize and lead Hill engagement, including meetings and lobby days
• Identify funding opportunities for clients and develop strategies to secure them
• Monitor political, economic, and regulatory developments and advise clients on potential impacts
• Conduct policy analysis, including assessment of proposed legislation and regulations
• Contribute to recent business development and help grow the firm's client roster
• Support and mentor junior team members on client files

• Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with government officials at the political and/or departmental level
• Strong understanding of federal and/or provincial legislative and regulatory processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues for clients
• A track record of managing client relationships with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple files and deadlines at once
• Based in Ottawa, or willing to relocate, given the hybrid in‑office requirement

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. The target salary range is $115,000–$135,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Competitive group benefits package
• Summer Fridays off (July and August)
• Three weeks' paid vacation
• A bright, well‑located downtown Ottawa office
• Hybrid work model, combining in‑office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home
• Direct mentorship and growth opportunities within a firm that is actively expanding
• The chance to work closely with a small, senior team on high‑impact client files