Lead public affairs strategy for technology clients at Edelman, using government relations expertise across hybrid teams in Ottawa or Toronto. Advise clients through complex policy environments.

As Director, Public Affairs, you will lead client accounts and integrated strategies spanning government relations, stakeholder engagement, issue management, and communications. You will translate political, policy, and stakeholder developments into practical business insights. The position also includes relationship building with government and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead day-to-day client accounts and provide strategic counsel
- Develop integrated public affairs and government relations strategies
- Monitor policy risks and opportunities affecting clients
- Engage officials,



associations, and external stakeholders
- Support proposals, pitches, and practice growth

Requirements:

- Five to ten years in public affairs or related fields
- Experience developing public affairs and stakeholder strategies
- Understanding of government decision-making and policy development
- Experience engaging officials and public servants directly
- Robust written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication

Bring strategic counsel, stakeholder engagement, and government relations experience to Edelman’s technology client portfolio.

📌 Director Public Affairs Technology Clients (Ottawa)
🏢 Edelman Smithfield
📍 Ottawa