National Railroad Passenger Corporation Amtrak

Director, Public Affairs and Regional Lead

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

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About the role

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader who can help grow NATIONAL's presence in Newfoundland and Labrador while contributing to client work across Atlantic Canada and the broader NATIONAL network.
Whether you're currently living in the region, or looking to return home, the ideal candidate is deeply connected to the province.
They understand the local business, political, and community landscape, and they bring the judgment, presence, and credibility to advise executives, engage stakeholders, and represent NATIONAL in the market.

Responsibilities

You will help lead and grow client relationships, identify new opportunities, and connect clients with the right expertise from across NATIONAL.
You will be expected to work independently, think strategically, and manage mandates with confidence, while also knowing when and how to bring in colleagues from other offices and practice areas.

Requirements

You are self-motivated and credible with executives, comfortable with elected officials and senior public servants, and able to speak naturally with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Senior experience in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, public relations, or a related professional services environment
Strong knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador's political, business, community, and media landscape
Experience or strong familiarity with sectors such as energy, defense, infrastructure, natural resources, economic development, or other regulated or high-profile industries
A practical understanding of marketing and integrated communications, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to broader brand, reputation, and campaign conversations
A degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, political science, business, public policy, journalism, marketing, or a related field
You are strategic, but not removed from the work.
You can see the larger picture, identify what matters, and turn advice into action.
You are calm under pressure, clear in your counsel, and comfortable working in situations where the path forward is not always obvious.
You have good judgement.
You are someone excited about local and regional connectivity and are a trusted advisor with strong judgment, sound instincts, and the ability to build relationships across sectors. You are self-motivated and credible with executives, comfortable with elected officials and senior public servants, and able to speak naturally with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
You likely bring:
The ability to lead client relationships, provide wise counsel, and manage complex mandates with limited day-to-day oversight
Strong writing, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping grow NATIONAL's presence in Newfoundland and Labrador
The ability to collaborate across offices, especially with Atlantic Canada, Ottawa, and other teams across the NATIONAL network
How you work
You are strategic, but not removed from the work. You can see the larger picture, identify what matters, and turn advice into action. You are calm under pressure, clear in your counsel, and comfortable working in situations where the path forward is not always obvious. You have good judgement.
You build trust easily. You are good in a room, thoughtful in your approach, and able to move between senior executives, community leaders, public officials, colleagues, and clients with confidence and respect. You are a good writer and easily adjust to different mediums and audiences. You are collaborative, but highly self-sufficient. You can build something without needing a large local team around you, and you know how to draw on the strength of a national network when clients would benefit from additional expertise.

Compensation

Competitive compensation, commensurate with level and experience

Benefits

A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with the support of one of Canada's most respected communications consultancies
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do

Company info

At NATIONAL, we are driven by purpose, creativity, and connection. For 50 years, our teams across Canada have been delivering strategic communications expertise that helps organizations shape conversations that matter.
NATIONAL is seeking a senior communications leader for Newfoundland and Labrador. While this opportunity is currently posted at the Director level, we welcome interest from experienced communications professionals and seasoned executives, with level, scope, and title to be considered based on experience, capability, and market presence.
This is a rare opportunity for someone who knows the province, understands how decisions are made, and can move confidently between public affairs, government relations, corporate communications, and marketing conversations.
Our Newfoundland and Labrador presence is an important part of our Atlantic and national network. We work with clients across sectors, regions, and issues, helping them navigate complex environments, build trust, and communicate with clarity. With a strong local and regional foundation and access to the full strength of NATIONAL's offices across Canada, this role offers the opportunity to help shape what comes next in one of the country's most distinctive and strategically important markets.
This is a hands-on, senior market-building opportunity for someone who wants to be both strategic and practical, visible and grounded, independent and deeply connected to a national team.
At NATIONAL, we are driven by purpose, creativity, and connection.
For 50 years, our teams across Canada have been delivering strategic communications expertise that helps organizations shape conversations that matter.
NATIONAL is seeking a senior communications leader for Newfoundland and Labrador.
While this opportunity is currently posted at the Director level, we welcome interest from experienced communications professionals and seasoned executives, with level, scope, and title to be considered based on experience, capability, and market presence.
Our Newfoundland and Labrador presence is an important part of our Atlantic and national network.
We work with clients across sectors, regions, and issues, helping them navigate complex environments, build trust, and communicate with clarity.

Equal opportunity

equal opportunity employer.
Should you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us.

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