Job Description & How to Apply Below
Influence & Impact
We are looking for an experienced leader to come and join our growing team at Earnscliffe Strategies, one of Canada’s most storied public affairs and communications agencies.
Reporting to the President, Public Affairs, Earnscliffe has an immediate opening for a Vice President, Public Affairs, to help navigate our growth. The position can be based in either our Toronto or Ottawa office.
Responsibilities & Duties
Lead and mentor high-performing teams across multiple engagements, with direct responsibility for managing members of the team in your local region.
Drive business development, integrating tools and experts from across the firm to develop strategy and execution within a specific industry or market.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President, Public Affairs as a member of the Public Affairs Management Team.
Support firm-wide growth by identifying new business lead opportunities, participating in business development processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and expanding existing accounts.
Provide thought leadership and represent the firm publicly through industry participation, media, and events.
Solve unique and sophisticated client challenges with integrated solutions that shape long-term business outcomes.
Contribute to the development of internal strategies, policies, and long-range plans aligned with the firm’s goals and values.
Areas of Focus
Advise Clients on how government works at all levels, including the people, relationships, and political or policy contexts that shape decision making.
People management and oversight, coaching junior team members around the art and importance of effective client service.
Areas of specialty include assessing and managing political risk, legislative strategy and monitoring, stakeholder mapping and outreach, profile building and thought leadership positioning, lobby days and indigenous relations.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred;
Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience, with a demonstrated record of leadership and client success in consulting or a related field.
Proven record of business growth, client impact, and team leadership at the senior level.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Builds and maintains relationships with senior leaders and C-suite executives.
Drives firm revenue and growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Tackles unique, complex client challenges with innovative, long-range solutions.
Leads market verticals or specialties with a forward-looking strategy and service offering development.
Recognized as an expert internally and externally, shaping industry and client perspectives.
Mentors and develops emerging leaders, contributes to firm wide initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
Takes on moderate travel, high-level client engagements, and participation in industry and firm-wide leadership activities.
Serves as the escalation point for major issues, often under time-sensitive or high-pressure circumstances.
Accountable for meeting or exceeding business development, revenue and leadership targets.
This position is an existing role. The role is being posted due to current vacancy.
This employer uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
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