Public Affairs Associate Jobs

Diplomat Consulting Inc. - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Diplomat Consulting Inc. is looking to add a Public Affairs Associate to our Edmonton office. The Associate will be in a client facing role and responsible for strategic planning and execution of projects. Note this is a work-from-home position based in Edmonton, due to the proximity to the Alberta Legislature Building.

Responsibilities

The Public Affairs Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing reporting for key challenges, opportunities, trends, and more to advocacy and positioning efforts to internal team members
• Developing and following through on advocacy strategies, public positioning, and communications plans
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Monitoring and reporting on government activities, policy developments, and more (for the province of Alberta and all major municipalities within the province)
• Developing presentations, reports, press releases, and more document types, as required
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with government (governing and opposition parties alike, and key governmental and non-governmental decision makers)
• Conducting research on client matters to support strategies, positioning, and plans
• Knowing and maintaining compliance with the Lobbyist Act and Ethics Commissioner

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2+ years experience
• First hand knowledge and experience in public affairs, government relations, and advocacy
• Strong digital literacy
• Ability to work within a constantly shifting framework that has multiple moving targets
• Interested in the political landscape, current affairs, and policy implementation
• University degree in a relevant field (political science, economics, business development, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of municipal, legislative, and regulatory process

About Diplomat Consulting Inc.

Diplomat specializes in government advocacy and public relations. We believe clear and consistent communication results in the implementation of solid public policy. We offer regulatory intelligence, communications, and corporate development services for clients in a myriad of industries - including but not limited to agriculture, emerging technologies, and life sciences. We marry our regulatory foresight into clear outcomes and authentic interactions.