PAA Advisory | Conseils is hiring at the Senior Advisor level to support its government relations and public policy work.
The successful applicant will work with clients in the clean energy and environment sector to support their government relations and policy objectives in Canada.
Qualifications
Candidates wishing to be considered should have:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in government, industry association, think-tank, or consulting setting relevant to environment policy; or an equivalent combination of experience and relevant advanced studies at the graduate level;
- a high degree of familiarity with the public policy and government decision-making processes, institutions, and governance frameworks, as well as the stakeholder ecosystem relevant to clean and renewable energy and environment sectors;
- demonstrated knowledge and experience providing written and/or verbal briefings to organizational leaders;
- completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as political science, public policy, or other related fields; graduate studies not required but would be an asset;
- experience/capacity in translating technical information into a format useful for public policy decision making;
- bilingualism (English/French) would be a strong asset.
As a member of our team, you will be based in Ottawa and responsible for providing day to day support and advice to other Advisors, Client Directors and Managing Directors supporting the firm’s clients in several ways including:
- drafting presentation materials, advocacy documents and communications materials for internal and external audiences;
- drafting reports, public policy studies, and political analysis (in conjunction with your colleagues) that can serve as a foundation for advising clients;
- providing ongoing, real-time advice and insight to leaders of client organizations and having day-to-day responsibility for managing the government and regulatory affairs needs of clients;
- engage in advocacy activities – including but not limited to lobbying – focused on Designated Public Office Holders, other public officials, and relevant stakeholders;
- building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, think tanks and trade associations in relevant sectors;
- monitoring, gathering information and analyzing public policy relevant to a client’s issues;
- monitoring the activities and proceedings of the House of Commons and Senate, including Question Period and Committees;
- undertaking research and providing analysis on stakeholder groups, media coverage, government decision makers, regulatory and legislative processes
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Thank you for your interest in PAA Advisory | Conseils. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
