As Canada’s leading public relations firm, National is home to Canada’s deepest bench of public affairs experts. NATIONAL has government relations and public affairs specialists in offices across Canada - Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Halifax, and St. John’s.
Whether on Parliament Hill in Ottawa or at the provincial legislatures or city halls in cities across the country, our National experts have deep expertise in developing impactful advocacy and awareness plans to influence key decision-makers.
National is seeking an experienced professional specialized in government relations and stakeholder engagement to join the growing Public Affairs practice in Toronto.
We are looking for a self-starter and creative thinker who demonstrates a passion for government relations, stakeholder engagement, issues and crisis management and strategic communications, as well as a commitment to client service and business development.
With increased expectations for organizations to communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government, especially on important projects and initiatives, you should understand how to design, activate, and manage public affairs campaigns that reach and motivate target audiences.
Working as a trusted advisor to leading organizations from multiple industry sectors – such as corporate, health, government, transportation, real estate, natural resources and energy – the successful candidate will know how to translate current events, political developments and corporate news into strategic opportunities for our clients.
What you will do
National ’s Public Affairs practice client base is expanding, and we are looking for a government relations expert to help service our clients and drive our business growth. This role will include a number of responsibilities, including:
Candidate profile
National offers an opportunity to do challenging, unconventional work, while building a career in corporate communications consulting with a firm that recognizes performance and rewards achievement.
We thank you for your interest in National . Please note only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. NATIONAL is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accessibility accommodations for candidates requiring them are available upon request.
National Public Relations provides creative communications solutions that move people in thought and actions. We bring together a team of 300 seasoned professionals, who are committed to helping organizations of all sizes and in all sectors understand their challenges and opportunities and solve the issues they are facing. For 47 years, NATIONAL has been at the center of issues and industries that matter, leading change for today and tomorrow.
National is Canada’s leading public relations firm, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Halifax and St. John’s. Its network includes Time & Space, a leader in media strategy, data analysis, planning and execution.
National Public Relations is an AVENIR GLOBAL company, the largest Canadian-owned global communications firm, ranked among the 25 largest in the world with offices in 23 locations across Canada, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. For more information about NATIONAL, please visit ourwebsite or follow us on LinkedIn and X .
National is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We are committed as a company to equitable practices and policies that encourage a diverse workforce and work environment.
If you require a special accommodation, please advise the Human Resources Manager or Hiring Manager during the hiring process.
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