National Oilwell Varco L P
Director, Public Affairs
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Director
Sponsorship not specified$92k-$115kDetected 204 days ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
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Green-card follow-through: 33%
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Files H-1B transfers
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About the role
- It combines client leadership, business development and team leadership within a collaborative, pan-Canadian team.
Responsibilities
- Lead client accounts and serve as a trusted advisor on government relations and public affairs strategy
- Develop advocacy and communications plans, including earned media and digital approaches, aligned to client objectives
- Manage project delivery, including timelines, budgets, reporting and quality control across team outputs
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, elected officials, political staff, senior public servants and industry stakeholders
- Mentor and develop team members through coaching, goal setting and delegation of meaningful opportunities
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in government relations/public affairs (agency/consulting experience is an asset)
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
- This senior advisory role requires a strong understanding of federal and Ontario political dynamics and the ability to anticipate policy shifts.
- Experience working in a political office (e.g., on Parliament Hill or at Queen's Park, or similar legislative environments) or advising elected officials or ministers, is strongly preferred
- Post-secondary education in political science, communications, public relations or a related field
- Proven ability to develop clear, compelling communications content for public affairs audiences
- Experience using digital advocacy approaches and social platforms to support public affairs mandates
- Excellent writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Strategic thinker who can simplify complex issues and provide practical recommendations
- Strong project management skills and comfort working with budgets and tight deadlines
- Collaborative leader who can motivate teams and contribute to an inclusive workplace
- Opportunities to work on high-profile mandates with leading organizations across sectors
- Professional development, coaching and growth opportunities within a national team
- Occasional travel as required by client and team needs
- Bilingualism (English and French).
- Expected Compensation
Compensation
- The expected salary for this role is $92,000-$115,000 CAD.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.
Company info
- For the last five decades, NATIONAL's Public Affairs team has helped organizations navigate complex policy environments and shape reputation through smart government relations and strategic communications. From energy and transportation to consumer goods and labour, we work on mandates that sit at the intersection of public policy, media and stakeholder engagement. We're looking for a director who can lead with sound judgment, build lasting relationships, and help our team deliver high-impact work across Canada.
- The role
- You'll lead public affairs mandates from strategy to execution, translating political, legislative and regulatory developments into clear, actionable recommendations for clients. This senior advisory role requires a strong understanding of federal and Ontario political dynamics and the ability to anticipate policy shifts. It combines client leadership, business development and team leadership within a collaborative, pan-Canadian team.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including expanding existing client relationships
- Provide counsel on current events, policy and political developments and their implications for client business goals
- Stay current on emerging tools, platforms and best practices and integrate them into public affairs programs
- For the last five decades, NATIONAL's Public Affairs team has helped organizations navigate complex policy environments and shape reputation through smart government relations and strategic communications.
- From energy and transportation to consumer goods and labour, we work on mandates that sit at the intersection of public policy, media and stakeholder engagement.
- We're looking for a director who can lead with sound judgment, build lasting relationships, and help our team deliver high-impact work across Canada.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- Should you require any accommodation during the selection process, please inform us.
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