Wellington Advocacy is a prominent national full-service public affairs team with decades of professional experience, serving as senior advisors in Canada’s highest political offices across the political spectrum. We offer a comprehensive range of government relations services, strategic communications, and global partnerships to Canada’s most prominent industry leaders, corporations, trade associations, and non-profit organizations.
Our team members possess a variety of diverse skill sets, ensuring the delivery of the best advice, analysis, and mentorship to our partners and clients. We believe in fostering a culture that is personally and professionally rewarding, offering our team members a meaningful role to grow their expertise and drive forward the success of our clients.
Job Title: Director, Ontario Government Relations
Overview:
Wellington Advocacy is looking for an experienced senior professional to become part of the Ontario Practice. Reporting directly to the Ontario Vice Presidents, this role serves as a strategic representative of Wellington Advocacy to the stakeholders at the highest levels of the Ontario Government and Wellington’s clients.
The Role:
- Independently manage and coordinate business development;
- Providing leadership, vision and strategic direction to clients regarding government interactions;
- Help clients navigate policy challenges and government engagement;
- Write and produce clear and compelling government relations plans, client presentations, memos, proposals and client briefing note;
- Conduct research on a variety of issues across different sectors and identify potential opportunities and strategies for clients;
- Develops, drives, and executes strategic plans for business development, communications, and advocacy;
- Develop strong and productive relationships with stakeholders;
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in political studies, public relations, communications or a related field.
- Very strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated strength in public presentations.
- A minimum 7 years’ experience in government, government relations, or public affairs, including working in a political office.
- Established relationships with officials and political staff in key ministries and ministers’ offices
- A strong understanding of the provincial government decision-making process.
- Experience in health care or health-related industries is an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset.
Qualified applicants should submit your cover letter and resume to Careers@Wellingtonadvocacy.com
The closing date: April 9th 2025