Consultant / Junior Consultant – Communication

About The Role

Are you passionate about current affairs and keen to dive into the world of strategic communication? In this consultant role, you will support communication efforts across a variety of sectors and clients. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer, have a knack for keeping up with current events, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess a foundational understanding of Canadian politics (local, provincial, federal) and its policy decision-making processes. Tact, initiative and excellent judgement are a must.

Your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Client Support: Assist client leads on communication files across several sectors and mandates;
• Monitoring and Issues Tracking: Track, report and analyze current affairs, industry and political news, government legislation, and regulations;
• Media Relations & Content Creation: Write and edit meeting notes, briefing notes, press releases, key messages, social media content, stakeholder maps, policy analyses, and other documents;
• Research: Conducting research and preparing client and team briefings for meetings and government submissions; and
• Advocacy Support: Supporting the development of public advocacy campaigns, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and client site tours with politicians, government officials, and political staff.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., communication, public relations, political science) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Canadian government and politics.
• Strong understanding of news media.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgement, tact and discretion when dealing with clients, government and media.
• Analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience with media monitoring software is considered an asset.

About Us

Loyalist Public Affairs is a boutique government relations and strategic communication firm with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Loyalist provides leading counsel and support on a variety of complex public policy issues. Members of the Loyalist team bring to each client mandate not only unique individual experience, but a collective approach that places hard work and added value as its core principles.

Team members have extensive knowledge and expertise in a range of areas, including technology, energy, environment, labour, gaming, health care, small business, and land development.

https://www.loyalistpublicaffairs.ca/

Please submit your cover letter and resume to dan@loyalistpublicaffairs.ca