Current opportunity: Public Affairs Counsellor
You will be responsible for:
Registerable government relations work, including lobbying on behalf of clients and arranging meetings between key political contacts and our clients.
Creating and fostering long-term relationships with various clients, including key stakeholders and business executives.
Developing, overseeing and implementing public affairs strategies.
Using your strong communication skills, produce a variety of documents, including letters, emails, briefing notes, memos, backgrounders, plans, op-eds, and social media posts.
Maintaining regular communication with clients multiple times a week to track progress, share information and ensure timely implementation of deliverables.
Proactively suggesting various ways to engage and recommend new approaches to advance clients’ goals.
Staying close to the latest developments in #cdnpoli and be able to succinctly brief clients on the Ottawa landscape on short notice.
Developing subject matter expertise on your client files and understand policy nuances pertaining to their advocacy work in Ottawa.
Engaging with decision-makers and political offices as needed and provide strategic advice to clients about engagement with government officials, agencies, media and other stakeholders.
Representing Compass Rose in the #cdnpoli and business landscape.
Working each day to help Compass Rose clients find the uncommon common good.
Skills and experience required:
Diploma or degree in political science, public affairs, journalism, communications or a related discipline.
Experience working with legislators, regulatory agencies, or political campaigns, or working closely with a Senior Leadership Team.
Excellent writing, research and editing skills.
Deep attention to detail.
Experience with Google Workspace, project management and time-tracking software.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically and outside the box
Previous experience working in an agency or event planning would be valuable.
Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.
About Compass Rose
Compass Rose is a bilingual public affairs firm with expertise from coast to coast and across political party lines. Finding the uncommon common good for every Canadian is our goal, but how we get there is what gives us our unique point of difference.
Assembling and understanding disparate voices, viewpoints and messages is what helps us discover the best policy directions; not just for our clients, but for every Canadian community from coast to coast. This is what our team does best together and as individuals. We adapt and work to understand our clientʼs mandate and the people they serve. We work with them to provide solutions as unique as they are and deliver results – every time.
Our team consists of former private sector professionals, senior political advisors, award-winning journalists and bureaucrats who know what it takes to move a file forward. We know the Canadian public policy, communications and government landscape like no other.
Compass Rose’s experienced public affairs counsellors hail from a variety of sectors and bring diverse perspectives to serve the firm’s clients, who themselves represent a vast array of sectors, including: non-profit organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, national industry and trade associations, and multinationals.
What Compass Rose has to offer:
We provide an exciting team environment with opportunities for growth, including:
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment.
Two beautiful offices in the heart of Ottawa’s Byward Market.
Learning side-by-side with some of the best in the business.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Career development programs and mentorship opportunities.
Competitive salaries and health benefits.
Paid time off and holidays.
Support for mental health and wellness.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
A magnitude of networking opportunities.