Senior Consultant - Toronto

TempleScottAssociates(TSA) is an established government and public relations firm whose clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to associations and charities to promising start-ups. Our clients rely on TSA for strategic, impactful and innovative solutions that allow them to operate successfully in Canada’s challenging government and public environments.

TSA operates across multiple sectors, including financial services, energy and environment, entertainment and culture, transportation, health care, telecommunications and technology.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant, to work onsite in TSA’s Toronto office, with a proven commitment to client success. You must be able to work collaboratively with other members of our team in a flat management structure.You will be responsible for providing government relations counsel and support to many of Canada's and the world's leading companies and organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop professional written materials, reports and summaries for TSA clients.
• Manage client accounts including responsibility for overall client satisfaction.
• Develop and execution of government affairs strategies and programs, designed to achieve clients’ public policy goals.
• As part of an Account Team, provide strategic advice and support on key TSA accounts active in a variety of sectors, including financial services, consumer products, energy, and transportation.
• Coordinate and manage client meeting programs and Hill Days.
• Track relevant federal and provincial legislation and proceedings and prepare summaries as required.
• Review government reports, consultations, policy announcements and other relevant developments for decisions and trends that affect TSA clients.
• Network within relevant government and political contacts.
• Conduct policy analysis as required.
• Coordinate and participate in client Advocacy Days at provincial and/or federal legislatures
• Proactively contribute with business development.

Qualifications:

• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong network of contacts within the Ontario Government. Additional contacts with other provincial governments and within the federal political system will be an asset.
• Ideally previous employment at Queen’s Park and/or a staff position with a Minister or Member of the Ontario Legislature.
• University degree in political science, economics, communications or a comparable field.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Minimum 3 years combined experience working in government affairs or in a public policy capacity
• Knowledge of the provincial Government decision-making process and the legislative processes.

Applications to be accepted until Friday, August 25, 2023.

Only candidates who provide a cover letter and resume to [email protected] will be considered.Due to multiple positions available, please ensure to identify Toronto Senior Consultant within the email subject line.