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Senior Consultant, Government Relations Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at Kit Public Affairs
Title: Senior Consultant, Government Relations
Company: Kit Public Affairs
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About the company
Kit Public Affairs is a boutique public affairs consulting firm based in Ottawa. Founded in 2022, the firm has experienced steady growth and is proud to represent some of Canada's leading companies, industry associations, and non-profit organizations.
Working across sectors, Kit Public Affairs specializes in innovation, skills development, and workforce policy, helping clients navigate complex government environments and advance their strategic objectives. We provide integrated government relations, strategic communications, and public affairs support to organizations operating in Canada's rapidly evolving economy.
As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking a Senior Consultant, Government Relations to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working on diverse and impactful files, and are looking to be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and results-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Serve as the day-to-day, client-facing lead on a portfolio of files, including leading client calls and presenting deliverables
- Develop and execute federal and provincial government relations strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and advocacy campaigns
- Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including political and departmental government officials
- Organize and lead Hill engagement, including meetings and lobby days
- Identify funding opportunities for clients and develop strategies to secure them
- Monitor political, economic, and regulatory developments and advise clients on potential impacts
- Conduct policy analysis, including assessment of proposed legislation and regulations
- Contribute to new business development and help grow the firm's client roster
- Support and mentor junior team members on client files
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with government officials at the political and/or departmental level
- Strong understanding of federal and/or provincial legislative and regulatory processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues for clients
- A track record of managing client relationships with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment
- Comfort working independently and managing multiple files and deadlines at once
- Based in Ottawa, or willing to relocate, given the hybrid in-office requirement
What we offer
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. The target salary range is $115,000–$135,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Competitive group benefits package
- Summer Fridays off (July and August)
- Three weeks' paid vacation
- A bright, well-located downtown Ottawa office
- Hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home
- Direct mentorship and growth opportunities within a firm that is actively expanding
- The chance to work closely with a small, senior team on high-impact client files
How to apply
Please send your resume and an email outlining your interest and relevant experience to [email protected], with the subject line “Senior Consultant Application – [Your Name]."
