Burson
Senior Consultant, Public Affairs & Communications
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 43 days ago
Project ManagementStrategic CommunicationsResearchCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Supporting the development and execution of integrated public affairs and communications strategies, with a strong focus on messaging, positioning, and narrative development
- Leading the development of high-quality content, including briefing notes, media materials, position papers, and executive communication
- Monitoring and analyzing federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments, translating insights into actionable recommendations for client
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining stakeholder maps and engagement strategies to support outreach initiative
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, government relations, or political environment
- Strong understanding of the federal government ecosystem, including parliamentary processes and decision-making structure
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear narrative
- Ability to engage in lobbying activities in compliance with applicable federal regulation
Company info
- Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
- WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
- For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
- More about the role:
- Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation.
- With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.
- When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
- WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
- We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
- For more information, visit WPP.com
- We are looking for a Senior Consultant based in Ottawa to support client work across both public affairs and strategic communications, with a strong emphasis on communications and stakeholder engagement.
- This replacement role is ideal for someone who understands how decisions are made in Ottawa, is comfortable engaging with government stakeholders, and can translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling communications.
- You will work closely with senior leaders and support clients across sectors such as healthcare, technology, financial services, energy, and infrastructure.
- WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
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