Job Opportunity Federal Government Relations Practice

Job Opportunity Federal Government Relations Practice

November 27, 2024

Coordinator, Federal Government Relations Practice

We’re looking for an ambitious individual to join the Enterprise Canada team in Ottawa. Working with the Enterprise Canada Team, you will assist our clients in working with the federal government and preparing them to navigate the next election. This includes operations, research, advocacy, government relations, public policy, communications, media relations, and digital campaign work.

This position is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complicated issues facing the country for many multinational and national companies, government agencies, and associations. We’re looking for a critical thinker who is informed about the federal government, passionate about public policy, a strong communicator, motivated, and ready to take on exciting work that delivers for our clients.

Alongside the Enterprise Canada Team, you will:

1. Conduct research to inform strategies and public policy
2. Develop workplans and provide project management support
3. Develop written communications to clients on policy and political files
4. Create visual presentations and reports
5. Monitor and follow government agendas and activities across multiple policy areas as well as in the media
6. Be a part of creative brainstorms and problem solving
7. Prepare client communications, including project updates
8. Plan and schedule meetings, create workback schedules, and manage reports
9. Support senior members of the team to ensure alignment of core goals and objectives on files

What you bring:

1. Self-starter with a strong work ethic
2. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
3. Understanding of the federal government and a desire to learn more
4. Bachelor’s degree or related experience
5. Passion for current affairs and major policy issues in Canada
6. Demonstrated research and analytical skills
7. Excellent written and verbal communications (French is a significant asset)
8. Design skills, specifically in PowerPoint, are an asset

The Perks:

1. Fun, energetic, and collaborative working environment
2. Competitive compensation and benefits
3. You get to work with a team of tightknit creative thinkers
4. Modern open-concept facilities located in five cities across the country

Who We Are:

Enterprise Canada is a national strategic communications and public affairs firm. With offices across the country, we bring together an experienced team with backgrounds in government marketing, advertising, public relations, corporate communications, and journalism.

Enterprise Canada’s integrated service offering includes Creative Currency, its wholly owned advertising agency and content studio.

Earlier this month, Creative Currency was identified by AdWeek magazine as first among the Top 10 fastest growing agencies in the United States and Canada. It was the only Canadian agency to be included in the list.

We work in both official languages and deliver communications advice and services to some of Canada’s largest companies and biggest brands.