Vice President Public Affairs & Government Rela...
@ FleishmanHillard

Ottawa, ON
CA$150,000
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Posted 20 hours ago

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About FleishmanHillard HighRoad

FleishmanHillard HighRoad (FHR) is a leading full-service communications agency known for building powerful connections between ideas, people and actions. The agency specializes in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Reputation, Brand Marketing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications, and Social and Digital Innovation.

About The Role

The Ottawa-based role for a Vice President Public Affairs & Government Relations is for a seasoned public and government affairs professional with expert knowledge of public policy and federal government. The candidate will be a trusted advisor to develop and execute federal public affairs strategy in collaboration with teams across Canada.

  • Develop and execute federal public affairs strategy.
  • Provide senior counsel on crisis, corporate positioning, and media relations.
  • Lead client relationships and manage teams across multiple accounts.
  • Offer mentorship and oversee agency financials and client budgets.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior level counsel including advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
  • Develop and implement integrated public affairs programs.
  • Analyze policy issues and prepare strategic client messaging.
  • Manage client relationships, billing, and new business initiatives.
  • Coach and mentor team members effectively.

What We Offer

  • Generous PTO and employer-paid health benefits.
  • RRSP with company matching and flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Professional development funding and optional corporate mobile phone.
  • Data reimbursement and recruitment referral awards.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

  • Public Affairs
  • Government Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Media Relations
  • Executive Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Bilingual (EN/FR)
  • Policy Analysis
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How to Get Hired at FleishmanHillard

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to public affairs.
  • Highlight Bilingual Skills: Emphasize English and French proficiency.
  • Research FleishmanHillard: Understand their agency culture and achievements.
  • Prepare Strategic Examples: Showcase leadership in government relations.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review federal public policy trends.
Brush up on legislative process details.
Prepare case studies on crisis management.
Study digital and social media tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led under pressure.
Explain how you manage multiple stakeholders.
Share experience mentoring team members.
Discuss handling a complex crisis situation.

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