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Senior Consultant, Public Affairs & Government Relations (Ottawa)

APPLY NOW April 7, 2026

Proof Strategies is an independent, Canadian-owned strategic communications agency that charts its own path. Built on a simple philosophy – that you can do great work with great people and be a great place to work – Proof has grown into an award-winning agency where curiosity, integrity, and collaboration are deeply valued. Today, we are proud to be one of Canada’s leading communications agencies, partnering with some of the world’s most respected brands and trusted organizations.

Guided by this foundation and a belief in the power of strong human relationships, we are on a mission to help our clients recapture attention, earn trust, and move people to action. To support our team on this journey, we’re hiring a Senior Consultant who is excited to learn, build and grow with us.

Position Summary

This Senior Consultant position will play a key role in delivering and advancing our public affairs and government relations work across a range of clients, issues, and sectors. This role will lead and support day-to-day execution of client work while contributing to a talented and growing team. Working closely with senior team members, the person in this role will contribute to strategic thinking, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and client counsel – helping organizations navigate complex government environments and advance their public policy and communications goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

Supports the development and execution of client plans, contributing to day-to-day account management and gaining exposure to clients and budget development and management.

Proactively identifies opportunities to add value to clients and Proof, bringing forward new ideas, alternative approaches, and integrated solutions aligned with client business and public policy objectives.

Leads key aspects of client accounts, independently or in collaboration with senior colleagues – such as project management, execution, advocacy and communications initiatives, and budget tracking.

Delegates effectively and provides coaching and constructive feedback to Account Coordinators and Consultants to support their learning, development, and to ensure high quality work.

Monitors and analyzes public policy, political, legislative, and regulatory developments, and in partnership with senior team members, provides informed counsel to our clients on emerging issues, implications and strategic responses.

Actively seeks to understand the client’s business, sector, and competitive landscape, proactively applying insights to strengthen recommendations, execution and anticipate client future needs or opportunities.

Anticipates emerging issues and client challenges, and in partnership with senior team members, provides thoughtful counsel and actionable solutions.

Supports issues management activities — related to government, legislative, business and media developments — using our internal tools, monitoring platforms, stakeholder mapping, message development, and materials preparation.

Ensures senior leadership remains informed about ideas to add value or improve the work, client satisfaction, emerging team needs, risks, and opportunities.

Develops and supports advocacy campaigns that engage stakeholders, inform public discourse, and influence policy or behaviour.

Participates in lobbying activities, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, registration requirements, and ethical standards.

Collaborates across Proof’s expertise areas as One Proof, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to help define measurable campaign goals, deliver results aligned to strategy, evaluate outcomes, and recommend next steps based on learnings. Seeks to learn about Proof’s different expertise areas and identifies opportunities with clients where we may add additional value.

Builds and nurtures relationships with key partners, including clients, government stakeholders, media, and influencers, to advance client objectives and strengthen Proof’s network.

Identifies opportunities for organic…