Government Relations Consultant

StrategyCorp is looking for a new Government Relations Consultant to join our team.

WHO WE ARE?

StrategyCorp is a consulting firm focussed on delivering integrated government relations, strategic communications, and management consulting strategies. From its offices in Toronto and Ottawa, StrategyCorp services clients across Canada and around the world.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate should have knowledge, experience and interest in municipal governance, land use planning and public administration. In addition, a good first-hand knowledge of the provincial government and its land use policies. The successful candidate will also share our passion for delving into complex issues that require strategic thinking, problem solving, and a good understanding of public engagement best practices.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED TO POSSESS:

• Experience in Ontario’s municipal land use planning and development approval processes, preferably at a project-scale (e.g., as a development proponent, work in a municipal councillor’s office, or in a municipal planning department)
• Experience with the City of Ottawa’s decision-making processes
• Excellent writing with superior attention to detail – particularly taking complex subjects, relaying them in clear, concise formats
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and aptitude for problem‐solving
• Strong decision‐making abilities within the scope of the position and areas of responsibilities
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and practices sound independent judgment
• Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines, under pressure, as part of a team
• Exemplary customer service skills, including dealing effectively with clients, elected officials, and government/political staff
• Knowledge of the machinery of Ontario municipal and provincial government, the public sector, and the private sector
• Ability to organize own work, co‐ordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow‐up on assignments with a minimum of direction
• Excellent research skills to pursue topics through various online/offline sources
• Core math skills is an asset
• Experience in management consulting and business strategy is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

HERE ARE THE MUST HAVES:

• 2‐3 years of work experience
• Experience in public policy development
• Familiarity with municipal decision making processes and the political environment
• Experience in consulting is an asset

WHY JOIN US?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and high-impact environment
• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Career development; we believe in growing our people and helping them achieve their goals
• Health benefits & Wellness Account, covered by us!
• 3 weeks of vacation, flex days and a long break during the holidays
• Parental Leave Top-up
• Phone allowance
• And a whole lot more…

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 an 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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