Senior Consultant Health Public Affairs

Who we are:

Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation advance corporate strategy and build reputation capital and resiliency.Were a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A full-service global firm we provide strategic communication marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company.

More about the role:

Hill & Knowlton a Burson Company Canadas leading strategic communications and public affairs consultancy is looking for a passionate and high-performing health-focused Senior Consultant to join our growing Public Affairs team in Toronto.

This role will allow you to work with some of the most important global and Canadian companies and non-profits in the health space while also providing opportunities to work with a broad portfolio of clients across a range of other sectors including technology finance transportation and energy. As a global agency offering a full spectrum of public affairs and communications expertise as part of our team you will also be exposed to and may get to work on diverse other services and specialties on projects in Canada and beyond. We are looking for not only incredible talent but also great attitude energy and passion for H&K and our clients.

As a Senior Consultant you will be responsible for tracking emerging policy and political issues creating original messaging and outreach materials researching and writing on policy matters and suggesting proactive ideas and programs to help meet achieve our clients business and advocacy goals.

What youll do:

Senior Consultants drive much of our work. You will take a leading role on accounts working directly with account leads to ensure public affairs plans are executed with excellence while directly advising and assisting clients in achieving their public affairs objectives. More specifically you will be:

• Supporting the creation and implementation of integrated public affairs plans that change public opinion and prompt government action
• Providing insight and intelligence to account leads that could advance a file or client issue
• Recommending strategies messages and adjustments to client programs based on experience and feedback
• Proactively monitoring interpreting and reporting on government activities including the political parliamentary legislative and regulatory landscapes
• Undertaking specific policy research activities in support of broader strategies and plans
• Preparing written materials such as stakeholder maps briefing documents presentations submissions and leave-behinds tailored for different audiences and platforms
• Coordinating arrangements for client engagement with government representatives and stakeholders accompanying or directly representing clients where appropriate
• Working with teams to plan and execute virtual and in-person events and meetings
• Overseeing or managing ongoing tracking and reporting on client activities and results
• Fostering relationships and building trust with colleagues clients government and stakeholders

Experience that contributes to success:

• Minimum 4 to 7 years experience in a communications public affairs government or political role
• Post secondary degree in political science public policy communications or similar program
• Outstanding verbal and written communications and presentation skills
• Excellent grasp of the provincial political environment factors that influence government decision-making and parliamentary legislative and regulatory processes
• Working knowledge of the health sector including policy trends and stakeholder networks is preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills ability to clearly articulate complex content
• Superior project and time management skills with attention to detail ability to prioritize and to deliver projects despite obstacles
• Creative thinking initiative and problem-solving
• Curiosity passion and a keen interest in growing your skills and network
• A collaborative approach to working with a high-performing team
• Previous experience at a communications or public affairs agency is an asset

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You belong at Hill & Knowlton:

Our vision is for Hill & Knowlton a Burson Group Company to be the leading academy company for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills expand their networks and ultimately produce the best solutions for todays leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs which include professional development opportunities mentorship programs with industry leaders a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Hill & Knowlton were an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best creativity and communications require a level of nuanced understanding. Thats why its imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we cant do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue cultivating meaningful experiences and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of viewyour talentis what makes you a #BursonPerson and its how we deliver exceptional results for our clients together.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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