Senior Consultant, Government Relations

StrategyCorp Inc.•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

StrategyCorp is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Government Relations team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a good first-hand knowledge of the federal and provincial governments and national politics and shares our passion for delving into complex issues that require strategic thinking, resilient problem solving, and grasp the political art of the possible. StrategyCorp has a fast-paced environment and we expect a lot from our Senior Consultants – with responsibilities that include conducting deep research and analysis, assisting senior project team members in formulating evidence-based advice for clients, drafting high quality deliverables, and drafting new business proposal development. With these responsibilities comes an unparalleled opportunity collaborate with a team who drives the substance and politics of complex issues and projects into lasting solutions. This role will provide outstanding opportunities to grow as a consulting professional.

Requirements

3-5 years of work experience in government, political office or equivalent
Experience with public policy development or politics
Familiarity with major public policy issues and the Canadian political landscape
Knowledge of the machinery of government, specifically the Ontario provincial government as well as Canadian politics, the public sector, and ideally the private sector
Knowledge of consulting methodologies and approaches to address client service needs
Proven ability to design, write, and present high-quality, visually compelling client reports, presentations and other deliverables that communicate complex information with clarity and precision in a variety of media
Strong project management and organizational skills with the proven ability to take initiative, deliver projects on-time, on-budget, and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and aptitude for problem-solving
Strong decision-making abilities within the scope of the position and areas of responsibilities
Professional client service skills, including experience interacting with clients, elected officials, and government or political staff
Excellent research skills to pursue topics through various online/offline sources, including through outreach to public officials and network contacts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting is an asset
Ability to do registrable lobbying activities federally and provincially is an asset
Interest/experience in business development is an asset
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
Understanding of key players and government offices is an asset

Responsibilities

Conducting deep research and analysis
Assisting senior project team members in formulating evidence-based advice for clients
Drafting high quality deliverables
Drafting new business proposal development