Vice President, Public Affairs - Remote

Overview

FHR’s Ottawa location has an opening for a Vice President to join our Public Affairs team on a 1-year contract. This is an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned Public and Government Affairs professional who holds an expert understanding of public policy and the federal government.

In Short

• Join a leading communications agency as Vice President of Public Affairs.
• 1-year contract position based in Ottawa.
• Develop and execute federal public affairs strategies.
• Provide senior counsel on public affairs and crisis situations.
• Must be bilingual in English and French.
• Attend in-person meetings weekly.
• 12 years of experience in public affairs required.
• Strong understanding of government and politics.
• Manage client relationships and team dynamics.
• Competitive Total Rewards package offered.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience in public affairs/government relations.
• Experience with the Canadian federal government or public affairs agency.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Strong understanding of agency financials.
• Experience managing a team and mentoring.
• Superior writing skills for high-quality materials.
• Ability to analyze complex political and policy issues.
• Knowledge of political, legislative, and regulatory processes.
• Entrepreneurial attitude for building client relationships.
• High degree of judgment and discretion.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: 3 Weeks’ Vacation + 2 Personal Days + 3 Floater Holidays.
• Employer Paid Health Benefits + 1k Health/Personal Spending Account.
• RRSP with Company Matching Component.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment.
• Professional Development Funding.
• Optional Corporate Mobile Phone Plan.
• Data Reimbursement.
• Recruitment Referral Award.
• And more!