Program Manager, Public & Government Affairs (Technology) (Ahuntsic)

Program Manager, Public & Government Affairs

Hybrid – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Full time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor parliamentary activity: daily house proceedings, committee and senate activity.
• Track and synthesize government announcements, legislation, and regulatory developments.
• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of monitoring reports, alerts, and summaries.
• Identify and elevate emerging issues, policy shifts, and political developments of relevance.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across monitoring outputs.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for select client needs.
• Support client leads: schedule meetings, develop agendas, manage logistics.
• Attend client calls/meetings; take clear, accurate notes and track follow‑ups.
• Draft client‑ready summaries of monitoring outputs, discussions, and key takeaways.
• Respond to routine client requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Track tasks and ensure deadlines met across monitoring and ad‑hoc projects.
• Maintain organized trackers and documentation for client workstreams.Support senior team members in managing account priorities and resourcing.
• Conduct research on policy issues, government stakeholders, and political dynamics.
• Develop background briefs, stakeholder profiles, and issue summaries.
• Translate complex political and policy developments into clear, actionable insights for clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of Canadian politics, public policy, and parliamentary processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize information into clear, client‑ready materials.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities; experience managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and previous public affairs experience is an asset.
• Detail‑oriented with strong quality control instincts.
• Professional and confident in junior‑level client interactions.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to manage competing priorities.Strong judgment in identifying relevant developments and implications.
• Collaborative team player with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Diversity & Inclusive Workplace

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourage applicants to apply even if experience does not perfectly align with every qualification.