Senior Consultant, Public Affairs and Government Relations
NATIONAL · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted 22 days ago · $77,000-$87,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days NATIONAL's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of NATIONAL's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at NATIONAL
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from NATIONAL's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for NATIONAL.
About this role
As a Senior Consultant in the Public Affairs and Government Relations team at NATIONAL, you will manage client accounts, develop and execute government relations programs, and provide strategic counsel on political and regulatory issues. Your role involves collaborating with senior leaders, overseeing account management, and contributing to business development initiatives while ensuring exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of NATIONAL as an employer.
What you need
- Three to six years of experience in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, political offices, consulting, government or a related environment
- Strong understanding of Ontario politics, municipal government and/or public policy
- Post-secondary degree in public relations, political science, business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Excellent writing, research and presentation skills
- Strong client service instincts, including responsiveness, organization, judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to monitor political, media and stakeholder developments and translate them into client-relevant insights
Nice to have
- Agency experience, political staff experience or experience supporting senior decision-makers considered a strong asset
What you get
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial workplace culture that values curiosity, innovation and teamwork
- The opportunity to work directly with senior advisors, clients and decision-makers on high-profile files
- Meaningful responsibility, mentorship and opportunities to accelerate your career
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, industries and public policy issues across Canada
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Worth weighing
- The expected salary range is $77,000-$87,500 CAD, which may vary based on experience and skills.
- The role requires managing multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced agency environment, which may be challenging for some candidates.
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Listed by NATIONAL on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.