31 Public Affairs jobs in Canada

At Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. we take pride in being recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employer 2024. Click here ( to find out why Gilead Sciences Canada is a top employer!
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At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
**Job Description**
**The Role:**
Reporting to the head of Public Affairs for Australia, Canada and Europe (ACE), Senior Director, Public Affairs Canada is responsible for the conception and delivery of strategic branded and unbranded communication programmes, community engagement, corporate giving, plus corporate and employee communication intended to protect and enhance Gilead's corporate reputation while helping us to become the biotech employer and partner of choice.
This role is a member of the Canadian cross-functional leadership team and the ACE Public Affairs Leadership Team, working closely with Public Affairs colleagues within ACE and globally.
**How you will '** **_Create Possible'_** **:**
+ Responsible for the development and execution of Gilead Canada's communications strategy, in alignment with global direction and local leadership, in support of the product portfolio and business objectives, anticipating short-medium and long-term needs. This role covers a wide range of areas including media relations, digital, reputation management, issues and crisis management, brand/therapeutic area communications, corporate communications, and employee engagement
+ Provide strategic input and advice to the General Manager and Canada Leadership Team.
+ Partner with the General Manager and Canada Leadership team to build and execute on the affiliate business goals and objectives
+ Provide strategic oversight on product and therapy area communications
+ Design and implement strategic programs and tailored narratives that proactively communicate Gilead's perspective and shape corporate reputation
+ Develop, strengthen and maintain key relationships with a wide variety of community advocates, organizations and professionals and champion patient engagement in appropriate cross-functional projects
+ Enhance Gilead's profile among industry associations, media, and other influential organizations in Canada
+ Coordinate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment and collaboration in strategic priorities and messaging across different stakeholders
+ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business press, consumer media, key industry opinion leaders and external stakeholders
+ Respond to media requests and coordinate interviews with Gilead spokespeople and external spokespeople as appropriate
+ Issues mitigation and management
+ Drive internal communications and employee engagement by proactively driving ideas and programs that support culture evolution
+ Partner with the General Manager, HR Business Partner and the broader cross-functional team to execute on business-critical internal events such as National Business Meeting, People Leader Summit, etc.
+ Manage the performance and ongoing development of three team members, including 2 therapeutic area leads and a grants and donations coordinator (at the current time)
+ Effectively manage all aspects of public relations agency relationships, including direction and project management
+ Manage budgets to target
+ Understanding of the regulatory frameworks on local provincial and national levels and ability to compliantly manage internal approvals and interactions with the review team.
**Knowledge, Experience and Skills** :
+ Proven experience in product PR, media and advocacy in Canada
+ Excellent understanding of the Canadian political/health policy and access environment, including processes and key stakeholders, is a must
+ Must have experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions
+ Strong cross functional working skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in other functions to achieve corporate goals
+ Previous experience in product launches (regulatory and reimbursement) in Canada
+ Ability to understand and accurately communicate complex science
+ Demonstrated experience in media relations (traditional and social), issues management; knowledge of healthcare and industry media and reporting trends
+ Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously; flexibility and results-oriented focus are essential
+ Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
+ Ability to interact with senior management and high-profile experts appropriately, with confidence and ease
+ Ability to give formal presentations to internal and external audiences of various sizes
+ Proven ability to manage and develop people
+ Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company
+ Fluency in French and English is strongly preferred. Non-bilingual candidates will also be considered.
+ Typically requires a BA degree in communications, liberal arts, business or science-oriented field (or International Equivalent) proven relevant experience, which includes solid healthcare public relations experience
**Behaviours:**
+ Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve objectives
+ Curious with a strong learning agility (the ability to rapidly study, analyze and understand new situations and business problems)
+ Operationally excellent and resilient in the context of a rapidly changing environment
+ Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
+ Process orientated to achieve the business objective
**Gilead Core Values:**
+ Integrity (always doing the right thing)
+ Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
+ Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
+ Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
+ Inclusion (encouraging diversity)
**Gilead Leadership Commitment:**
+ I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.
+ I CARE and make time for people.
+ I LISTEN, speak openly and explain the "why."
+ I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.
+ I OWN the impact of my words and actions.
We are committed to creating a healthier world for everyone - no matter the challenges ahead of us. Through bold and transformative science, we're driving innovation that has the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines. Our ambition is evident in our mission. Because the impossible is not impossible. It's what's next.
**For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:**
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

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The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

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SUMMARY

The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

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Job Description

SUMMARY

The Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and stakeholders, analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.
• Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.
• Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results, writing research reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the client services
• Minimum 1 years of experience with research in an academic setting or in a Market Research company

SKILLS

• Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Excellent communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly communicate instructions, project parameters, and to convey complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

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Salary: $100,000 - $15,000 /yr

Term: Permanent, 1.0 FTE, 1 active vacancy

Reports to: Director, Operations

Salary Range: 100,000 - 115,000 /yr
Location: Remote, Ontario; valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required; up to 30% travel.

Generate Canada is a charitable organization that fosters deep collaboration across sectors, supply-chains, and stakeholder groups to generate innovative and systemic solutions to complex problems at the nexus of the environment, economy and society. Through our Solution Spaces we drive innovation and progress to eliminate plastic waste, grow Canadas circular economy, advance climate-smart agriculture, increase investment in nature, and accelerate our energy transition.

Join the Net-Zero Revolution

At CANZA, a solution space of Generate Canada, we are driven by purpose: to create Canadas first net-zero food system by 2050. As Canadas leading multi-stakeholder agri-food alliance, we are tackling one of the most critical challenges of our timedecarbonizing the agri-food sector.

Our mission is bold but achievable: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 150 MtCOe and establish a circular, sustainable food system. We bring together farmers, businesses, policymakers, and researchers to create groundbreaking solutions, leveraging innovation and collaboration at every level.

Why Work with CANZA?

• Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a high-impact initiative making tangible environmental and social change.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values innovation, inclusion, and shared success.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects that influence the future of the agri-food system.
• Flexible Environment: Enjoy the autonomy of a remote-first workplace built on trust and balance.
• Inclusive Workplace: Thrive in a culture that prioritizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  
  

What You'll Do

As Sr. Manager, Communications & Public Affairs, you will play a vital senior leadership role in advancing CANZAs ambitious mission. Youll define and deliver a bold, integrated communications and public engagement strategy for a transformative national initiative advancing climate-smart agriculture.

This role leads storytelling, media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications to position the initiative and its partners as credible, visible leaders in environmental innovation, food system resilience, and rural transformation.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic communicator who excels at translating complex technical insights into compelling narratives that resonate across diverse sectors, including policymakers, corporate partners, producers, funders, and the general public. A deep understanding of multi-stakeholder collaboration and corporate engagement is essential to driving widespread impact and contributing to the creation of a sustainable agri-food system for Canada. You will take on the following responsibilities:

Strategic Communications

• Develop and lead a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the initiatives mission, objectives, and public-facing priorities.
• Shape and promote a compelling national narrative around regenerative agriculture, environmental outcomes, and rural impact.
• Translate technical findings and program milestones into high-impact content across formats, including reports, media stories, web copy, and campaign materials.
• Support the design and implementation of project-level communications plans, including those required by funders and granting bodies.
  
  

Public Affairs & Media Relations

• Build and manage proactive media relations strategies to increase visibility, trust, and public engagement.
• Serve as a primary liaison with media outlets and journalists at national and regional levels.
• Monitor the policy and media landscape to identify communications opportunities, risks, and narrative shifts relevant to the initiatives work.
• Draft and edit press releases, op-eds, policy briefs, speeches, and talking points for leadership.
  
  

Stakeholder & Partner Communications

• Ensure message alignment and brand consistency across all communications involving program partners, funders, and government collaborators.
• Create briefing materials, engagement toolkits, and strategic communications support for leadership, spokespeople, and field teams.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support communications objectives and strengthen collective impact.
• Develop partner-facing materials that support stakeholder engagement, recruitment, and retention.
  
  

Content Development & Digital Presence

• Lead the creation of high-quality content across platforms, including newsletters, web pages, social media, multimedia, and blog posts.
• Oversee the initiatives digital presence, ensuring platforms are dynamic, audience-centered, and aligned with broader communications goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to capture and amplify field stories, successes, and data-driven impact.
• Use digital analytics to measure performance, refine messaging, and inform strategy.
  
  

Who You Are

Youre a purpose-driven professional who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments.

• Catalytic: Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams and can build alignment across sectors and stakeholder groups.
• Astute: Strategic thinker with sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to mission-driven work.
• Proactive: Self-starter with strong organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathetic: Excellent listener and relationship-builder who can navigate complexity and build trust with diverse audiences.
• Sustainability Advocate: Passionate about agriculture, sustainability, environmental transformation, and community impact.
• Team Player: Skilled at building interpersonal connections and fostering a supportive, communicative, and collaborative environment.
• Independent and Innovative: Motivated to take initiative and solve complex challenges.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Aligned with Agri-Food Systems: Excited about the intersection of agriculture, food, and sustainability.
  
  

Qualifications

• 710+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations, preferably within sustainability, agriculture, climate, or systems-change initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing high-impact communications strategies for national or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a mastery of narrative development, editing, and adapting content across formats and audiences.
• Strong understanding of political and policy environments; experience engaging with public sector stakeholders and government partners is preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience, including budget oversight and coordination of consultants, contractors, or creative teams.
• Proficiency with communications platforms and tools including content management systems (CMS), CRM software, analytics dashboards, social media management tools, and basic design software.
• Confident and experienced spokesperson, able to represent the initiative publicly when required.
• Experience supporting knowledge mobilization, capital campaigns, or multi-audience communications is preferred.
  
  

To Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience (details not found in resume) to be considered for this opportunity.

Please note: We would rather receive a short cover letter from YOU than a formal letter from ChatGPT.

What To Expect From The Hiring Process

We respect your time and value transparency. Heres what to expect:

• Introductory call with HR (10 minutes)
  • Request for work samples
• Interview with Hiring Manager (30-60 minutes)
  • Candidate Exercise/ Assessment Task
• Interview with the Senior Management (45-60 minutes)
• Offer & Onboarding

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business. All interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Generate Canada values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. Generate Canada recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

At Generate Canada were committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will do our best to support you. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the interview process, please let us know when we reach out to schedule your interview.

AI Disclosure Statement

At Generate Canada, we are committed to a transparent and human-centered recruitment process. We want to assure all candidates that we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools for candidate screening or selection, at this time. All applications are reviewed and assessed by a human.

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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.