PAA Advisory | Conseils is looking for a Research Advisor to support its public affairs and government relations team. The position is remote and based in the Atlantic Provinces. It is a great opportunity for candidates who are:

• Passionate about politics and public affairs
• Keen to work on issues of the day both locally and across Canada
• Looking for growth and training opportunities in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Perform media monitoring, information gathering and public policy analysis related to the issues of the firm’s clients
• Follow parliamentary activities and procedures, including question periods and committees or commissions
• Undertake research and provide analysis on stakeholders, media coverage, government decision-makers and regulatory and legislative processes in various Canadian jurisdictions
• Drafting presentation documents, position papers and communications documents for internal and external audiences
• Drafting public policy reports that can be used as a basis for advising clients
• Providing strategic advice to the firm’s clients on their public policy, regulatory, communications and reputation issues
• Perform representation activities – including, but not limited to, lobbying – with designated public office holders, civil servants and stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders by bringing value and substance to their deliberations and maintaining a reputation for personal integrity and trustworthy conduct
• Translate various documents as needed

Required knowledge and skills

• 1 to 2 years of experience in government relations, communication or stakeholder relations within a company, government, industry association, think tank or consulting firm
• Knowledge of government systems and their decision-making processes, institutions and governance frameworks
• Ability to present technical and complex information concisely and in written and/or oral format
• Higher education degree in a relevant field such as political science, public policy, journalism, etc.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is essential

Personal qualities

• Rigorous and with great attention to detail
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team
• Sense of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time
• Good organization
• Curiosity and desire to learn
• Dynamism and good work ethic

An employer of choice

PAA offers its employees a competitive overall remuneration package and a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive group insurance plan;
• An employee assistance program;
• Measures to help balance work and personal life;
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Apply here : https://secure.collage.co/jobs/paainc-careers/51791

Thank you for your interest in PAA. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.