26 Head Of Public Affairs jobs in Canada

Job Description

Job Description

About the position:

Are you passionate about doing exciting, creative and impactful work? Do you thrive in fast-paced work environments? Do you seek opportunities to innovate, disrupt or challenge the rules? Do you do your best work with teammates that motivate you to be your best self? If so, we would like to meet you!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate intern looking to gain hands-on experience in public relations while being mentored by some of the best in the business. ChangeMakers’ Reputation Management internship program gives PR students and recent grads real, hands-on industry experience as members of a talented, collaborative team focused on solutions that help to engage audiences and solve challenges. We work hard to deliver meaningful results for clients, and also take the time to celebrate the wins together.

Our team integrates interns into all day-to-day client activities throughout the four-month internship period, across all of our practice areas. Many of ChangeMakers’ current employees began their careers here as interns and have successfully grown into increasingly senior positions within the firm.

Duties and assignments:

Activities may include:

• Assisting in serving clients in a variety of industries
• Media and influencer relations activities, including list development, outreach and coordinating opportunities
• Monitoring and tracking media and influencer coverage
• Writing and editing media materials, social content, newsletter articles, pitches and other materials as needed
• Preparing results reports and status updates for clients
• Participating in strategy sessions, team meetings, creative brainstorms and media training
• Supporting with planning, logistics and attendance of client events
• Conducting research for existing client projects and new business opportunities
• Other minimal administrative duties as assigned

Skills/knowledge required:

• Strong writing
• Media relations
• Influencer marketing
• Research
• Social media
• Content creation
• Event management
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Team spirit and a great attitude
• A degree or college in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, business communications, or journalism.

Other info:

Computer workstation: PC laptop, provided by ChangeMakers

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Duration: Four months (January 5, 2026 – April 30, 2026)

Applications are being accepted until October 14 for a January 5 start date. Interviews will take place in late October/early November and successful candidates will be notified by mid-November. ChangeMakers' interns are paid minimum wage per Ontario employment guidelines.

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.

FleishmanHillard HighRoad (FHR) is a leading, full-service communications agency. We are a dedicated and entrepreneurial team, with a passion for building powerful connections between ideas, people and actions.
Specializing in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Corporate Reputation, Brand Marketing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications, and Social and Digital Innovation, we are widely known for creating compelling and award-wining campaigns for our clients, time and time again.
**About the Role:**
FHR's Ottawa location has an opening for a Vice President or Senior Vice President to join our Public Affairs team. This is an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned Public and Government Affairs professional who holds an expert understanding of public policy and the federal government. As a trusted advisor, you will develop and execute a federal public affairs strategy, collaborate with teams in Ottawa and across the country, providing senior counsel on public affairs, crisis situations, corporate positioning, high-level media relations, executive communications, and issues management.
Having an in-depth understanding of government and politics, together with an established network of senior political and government relationships would be viewed as evidence of the ability to lead our federal public affairs practice and serve the needs of our public affairs client mandates. Candidates must be based in Ottawa and must bilingual in English and French at a conversational level.
_Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada indefinitely. While this role is predominately remote, the successful candidate will be expected to attend in-person meetings with clients and political contacts/associates on a weekly basis. Anticipated start date is July 2025._
**"Must Have" Qualifications:**
+ A seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in a public affairs/government relations role, with a deep background developing and executing public affairs and corporate reputation programs, including advocacy, corporate positioning, media relations and executive communications
+ Experience working directly for the Canadian federal government and/or a public affairs agency, in which you provided senior counsel on federal government relations files
+ Bilingual in English and French at a conversational level
+ Agency experience and a strong understanding of agency financials including overseeing client budget development, finalizing contracts, invoicing, billing, and forecasting
+ Demonstrated experience managing a team, offering mentorship, coaching, and effectively delegating work while providing frequent and constructive feedback
+ Experience building relationships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders
+ Superior writing skills, with the ability to develop and edit high-quality materials such as briefing notes, position papers, fact sheets, overviews of government initiatives and presentations to government
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy issues across a broad range of public policy areas, such as agriculture and food, environment & sustainability, finance, technology, and health
+ Extensive knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory processes, as well as government policies, procedures, and in using targeted media for advocacy and outreach purposes
+ Entrepreneurial attitude with a knack for building trusted relationships with clients and prospects that lead to additional, incremental new business opportunities
+ Ability to engage with and counsel senior level decision-makers across the client's business, and deliver connective insights to assist clients in driving alignment and execution of cross-company initiatives
+ High degree of judgment, discretion, tact, and insight
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide senior level counsel to clients, including top level executives, on a wide range of public affairs needs, including direct advocacy, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, issues and reputation management, traditional media and social media
+ Develop and implement comprehensive public affairs programs and tactics that integrate earned media, grassroots advocacy, third party stakeholders, advertising and digital recommendations
+ Lead the development and implementation of integrated public affairs programs for clients while building strong relationships serving as the day-to-day client contact and account team manager on multiple client accounts
+ Develop, analyze, interpret and provide strategic advice on significant developments and/or trends in public policy and legislation that affect clients
+ Develop and prepare client messaging, executive positioning, presentations to government and other communications materials that resonate with government audiences
+ Develop and drive thought leadership platforms on relevant policy issues
+ Staff projects effectively and manage client expectations
+ Identify, respond to and lead new business initiatives
+ Manage billing, contract, invoices, worksheets, and client reporting
+ Coach and mentor team members by effectively delegating work and providing frequent and constructive feedback
**What We Offer:**
FHR is proud to offer our employees a competitive Total Rewards package including:
+ Generous PTO
+ Employer Paid Health Benefits + 1k Health/Personal Spending Account
+ RRSP with Company Matching Component (Applies to Full Time Permanent Employees)
+ Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
+ Professional Development Funding
+ Optional Corporate Mobile Phone Plan (Applies to Full Time Permanent Employees)
+ Data Reimbursement
+ Recruitment Referral Award
+ And more!
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and salary expectations to:
FHR is an equal opportunity employer and is working to become the most inclusive global agency. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working environment that is focused on diversity and wellbeing. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups. Self-identifying as Indigenous or having first-hand knowledge or experience working with an Indigenous community will be considered an asset.
We support persons with disabilities with accommodation during our recruitment and selection process. Individual accommodation will be provided to candidates who are selected for assessment.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

_When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies._
**Why join us?**
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
**Bombardier's Benefits Program**
With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
+ Insurance plans _(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)_
+ Competitive base salary
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Tele Health Program
**What are your contributions to the team?**
+ Proactively identify, develop and implement communications plans and strategies to promote Bombardier's brand and industry-leading aircraft
+ Create communications documents, including press releases, key messages, stakeholder messaging and speeches that help the company, and its leaders, disseminate Bombardier's brand values and industry leadership
+ Support Bombardier's corporate communications by working on various communications initiatives and announcements, including the quarterly publication of the company's financial results
+ Collaborate with marketing, sales, and other business functions to ensure cohesive communication efforts
+ Proactively build relationships with international media, monitor and analyze coverage, and distribute reports to stakeholders as required
+ Respond to media requests and establish positive relationships with multiple and varied stakeholders to support an all-inclusive communications approach
+ Support the adherence to corporate organizational culture, strategies and procedures to connect to the company's objectives and priorities.
**How to thrive in this role?**
+ You hold a bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/public Relations or a related discipline;
+ You have at least 5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or related discipline with experience in media relations preferred (experience with public company financial disclosure processes an asset);
+ You have excellent spoken and written communications skills in English and French;
+ You have demonstrated initiative as well as excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
+ You have a proven ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, complex environment and adapt to changing stakeholder requirements, ambiguous situations or crises with poise;
+ You can easily overcome obstacles/problems and achieve targets;
+ You can work independently or remotely collaborate in a team setting, including virtual teams;
+ You have a successful track record working in a corporate environment with senior executives;
+ You have corporate communications experience working within production-focused environments. Knowledge of the aerospace industry or other technically driven, complex industries an asset;
+ You have the ability to build and maintain relationships while influencing peers;
+ You possess Microsoft Office and web skills.
**Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!**
Please note: You don't need _all_ the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
**Job** Advisor, Public Relations and Communications (temporary 18 months)
**Primary Location** Administrative Centre (CA)
**Organization** Aerospace Canada
**Shift**
**Employee Status** Temporary
**Requisition** 8815 Advisor, Public Relations and Communications (temporary 18 months)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Lieu : Montral (hybride 3 jours en prsentiel) | Type : Temps plein (37,5h)
Industrie : Services financiers | Dpartement : Marketing & Dveloppement des affaires

PEAK ?

PEAK est le leader canadien du conseil financier indpendant. Depuis 1992, on aide les Canadiens mieux utiliser leur argent pour amliorer leur qualit de vie.
Aujourdhui, cest plus de 16 milliards $ dactifs sous administration et 1 500 pros engags partout au pays.

Et toi, tu peux contribuer renforcer la notorit de PEAK dans tout lcosystme financier canadien.

Ton rle

Tu joueras un rle cl au sein dune petite quipe marketing dynamique. Stratgie, excution et crativit : tu toucheras tout !

Tu seras au cur :

1. des relations publiques et du rayonnement mdiatique
2. des communications internes et externes
3. de la gestion de marque et du marketing de contenu
4. de la planification dvnements

Ce que tu vas faire concrtement

Relations publiques & influence

• Concevoir et mettre en uvre une stratgie RP cible au Qubec et au Canada.
• Btir des relations solides avec les journalistes, chroniqueurs, influenceurs et crateurs de contenu.
• Rdiger des communiqus, discours, bios, dossiers mdias, prises de position.
• Prparer les porte-paroles internes aux sorties publiques.
• Mesurer les retombes, ajuster et dmontrer la performance des campagnes.

Contenu & communication

• Dployer une stratgie de contenu omnicanale (infolettres, plateformes, outils internes).
• Maintenir un calendrier ditorial clair et dynamique.
• Superviser la qualit des contenus, leur pertinence et leur ton.
• Soutenir les communications internes avec lquipe RH.
• Optimiser les contenus pour le web (SEO, accessibilit, formats varis).

Marque & marketing

• Assurer la cohrence de la marque PEAK sur tous les points de contact.
• Crer des outils de mise en march pour nos solutions et services.
• Veiller ce que lexprience de marque reflte nos valeurs et ambitions.

vnements & rayonnement

• Planifier et coordonner des vnements (mdias, partenaires, conseillers).
• Imaginer des formats innovants et adapts notre positionnement.
• valuer limpact des vnements et proposer des pistes damlioration.

Ton profil

• 5 ans+ dexprience en relations publiques, com stratgique ou mdias.
• Excellent.e rdacteur.trice bilingue (FR/EN).
• Bonne matrise des outils comme Cision, Meltwater, Hubspot.
• laise dans lunivers financier ou conomique.
• Bac en communications, journalisme, marketing ou quivalent.
• Rseau mdia tabli (atout fort !)

Ce quon toffre

• 3 semaines de vacances + 5 jours maladie + 1 journe personnelle
• Assurance collective (50% paye)
• REER avec contribution employeur
• 300$de remboursement divertissements/an + Accs un gym gratuit
• Rabais OPUS (20% 2 mois gratuits/an)
• Engagement communautaire (lutte contre le cancer, autres causes)
• Comit social actif (vnements bien-tre, sport, solidarit)
• Opportunits de formation et dvolution interne

Exigences linguistiques

- La connaissance du franais est requise pour les postes situs en permanence au Qubec afin que le titulaire puisse communiquer au besoin avec ses collgues et les fournisseurs au Qubec.
Une formation en franais pourrait tre offerte tout titulaire dun poste permanent au Qubec qui ne possde pas une bonne connaissance du franais.

- Lexigence de langlais est requise pour ce poste afin de pouvoir communiquer avec les clients et partenaires qui sont, en grande partie, situs lextrieur du Qubec.

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Location: Montreal (Hybrid) | Type: Full-time (37.5h/week)
Industry: Financial Services | Department: Marketing & Business Development

Why PEAK?

PEAK is Canadas leading independent wealth management firm. Since 1992, weve been helping Canadians make smarter money decisions to improve their quality of life.
Today, we manage over 16 billion in assets and work with 1,500 professionals across the country.
Now you can help strengthen PEAKs visibility across the Canadian financial ecosystem.

Your Role

Youll be a key player on a small, dynamic marketing team. Strategy, execution, creativity youll touch it all.

Youll lead initiatives in:

1. Public relations & media visibility
2. Internal & external communications
3. Brand & content marketing
4. Event planning and coordination

What You'll Do

Public Relations & Influence

• Build and execute a targeted PR strategy for Quebec and Canada
  Foster strong relationships with journalists, columnists, influencers, and content creators
• Write press releases, speeches, bios, media kits, and opinion pieces
• Support and prepare internal spokespeople for public speaking and interviews
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve campaign performance

Content & Communications

• Deploy an omnichannel content strategy (newsletters, platforms, internal tools)
• Maintain a clear and dynamic editorial calendar
• Ensure quality, tone, and relevance of all content
• Support internal comms in collaboration with the HR team
• Optimize content for digital (SEO, accessibility, formats)

Brand & Marketing

• Ensure PEAKs brand consistency across all touchpoints
• Create marketing tools to promote our services
• Align brand experience with our values and business goals

Events & Visibility

• Plan and coordinate events (media, partners, advisors)
• Propose innovative event formats that support our positioning
• Assess event outcomes and recommend improvements

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in PR, strategic communications or media
• Strong bilingual writing skills (French & English)
• Proficient with tools like Cision, Meltwater, Hubspot
• Comfortable working in a financial or economic context
• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent
• Established media network (a strong asset!)

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation + 5 sick days + 1 personal day
• Group insurance (50% paid by employer)
• Employer-matched RRSP
• Entertainment reimbursement ( 300/year) + free access to building gym
• Learning and career growth opportunities
• Community engagement (cancer initiatives & more)
• OPUS transit subsidy (20% 2 free months/year)
• Active social committee (wellness, events, giving back)
  

Language requirements

• Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.
  French-language training may be offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.
  
  
• English is required for this position in order to communicate with clients and partners many of whom are located outside Quebec.