Consultant, Government Relations

StrategyCorp is seeking a Consultant to join our Government Relations team in Toronto.

WHO WE ARE?
StrategyCorp is Canada’s trusted public affairs, communications and management consulting advisor. Our professionals create the conditions for success for our clients by helping them to strategically manage both the substance and the politics of their opportunities or challenges. We accomplish this daily by bringing together the disciplines of management consulting, public affairs, and strategic communications to leave no material stone unturned in advancing our clients’ interests.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Title: Consultant, Government Relations

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.

KEY EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years of work experience in government, political office or equivalent.
• Experience with public policy development or politics
• Familiarity with major public policy issues and the Canadian political landscape
• Ability to do registrable lobbying activities federally and provincially is an asset

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the machinery of government, specifically the Ontario provincial government as well as Canadian politics, the public sector, and ideally the private sector
• Professional client service skills, including experience interacting with clients, elected officials, and government or political staff.
• Knowledge of consulting methodologies and approaches to address client service needs;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, concise materials
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making within scope of responsibility
• Proven ability to take initiative, work independently and exercise sound independent judgment
• Strong project management skills: able to organize own work, set prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Excellent research skills using a range of online and offline sources
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly under tight deadlines and pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

ASSETS:

• Knowledge of consulting methodologies and approaches to address client service needs
• Interest/experience in business development 
• Core math skills 
• Bilingualism (English and French)

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WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000 CAD
• Hybrid work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Health benefits & Wellness Account
• Three weeks vacation, flex days and an extended holiday break
• Parental Leave Top-up
• Phone and data allowance
• Opportunities to work on complex issues and high-profile client mandates
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

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. We’d like to thank everyone who applies, but we can only contact applicants who are selected for an interview.

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