PolicyJobs OTT #7
Welcome to this week’s edition of PolicyJobsOTT. Happy long weekend! To celebrate an extra day of no work, we present to you a whole newsletter filled with possible work.
read, listen, watch
What is the gosh darn difference already 🤔🔍
Crocodiles vs alligators. And one more time for the people in the back 🐊🦈
Yams vs sweet potatoes (hint: it was probably a sweet potato) 🍠🧐
These are the different types of people you’ll meet at a family reunions: first cousin vs. cousin once removed 👨👩👧👦🧬
Learn the crucial distinguishing characteristics between these three lookalikes 🧪🎅
Dinosaur toys are made out of real dinosaurs 🦕🧸
Let’s dig into this a bit… is it good or bad news that “your plastic toys contain a lot less dinosaur than you do”? 🧠♻️
Don’t let them touch our dinosaurs! Thoughts on protecting Canadian energy, from our pals at Social Capital Partners 🔋🍁
the jobs
1. External Relations Specialist — HealthCareCAN
HealthCareCAN is the national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals across Canada. The External Relations Specialist is a member of the Research and Policy Team and will support the engagement with the federal government on key member priorities including health research, health innovation, health infrastructure, and health workforce. Responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating government policy and reports; monitoring trends and issues; reviewing and revising HealthCareCAN policy positions; and liaising with government officials and key stakeholders. 🏥⚕️❤️🩹
2. Economic Development Officer — City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is seeking an Economic Development Officer to join the High Economic Impact Projects Unit. The Unit is responsible for economic development strategy and high economic impact projects to facilitate economic growth and diversification through partnerships with stakeholders that support investment attraction, business retention/expansion, entrepreneurship, innovation, tourism development, rural economic development, and advance job creation and economic diversification. The Economic Development Officer is responsible for providing a broad range of economic development services to the City of Ottawa, including participating in the development and implementation of economic development programs, policies, procedures, and strategies. They are also responsible for: developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and economic development partners; ensuring responsive service delivery; undertaking research and analysis; and representing the City on economic development matters. 🏙️💼📈
3. Strategic Advisor, Federal Affairs — Canadian Medical Association
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is seeking a Strategic Advisor, Federal Affairs. The Strategic Advisor will engage with government officials and stakeholders on CMA’s key federal advocacy priorities. Their ideal candidate has experience developing and executing government relations and advocacy strategies at the federal level; ability to establish and maintain networks with elected and unelected officials, consultants, and key stakeholders; and proficiency in representing the organization in meetings and developing engagement opportunities. ⚕️🩺💊
4. Manager, Public Affairs and Communications — CODE
CODE is seeking a public affairs and communications professional to elevate CODE’s presence as a leading voice on children’s literacy. The Public Affairs and Communications Manager will oversee planning, execution and evaluation of a portfolio principally focused on: a) strategic communications; b) government relations; c) impact-focused content development (for digital and print); and d) brand management. They will develop and implement government relations strategic, organize meetings with policymakers and government representatives, and write advocacy materials including policy briefs, letter, and position papers. 📖🤓
5. Policy and Administrative Coordinator — International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
IDRC is hiring a bilingual Policy and Administrative Coordinator to support policy development, streamline business processes, and provide high-level administrative support to divisional directors. This role combines coordination, strategic thinking, and internal communications to help improve how the organization works. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating policies and guides, supporting process review and change management initiatives, and acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders. 🌍📄🤝
6. Government Relations Consultant — StrategyCorp
StrategyCorp is hiring a Government Relations Consultant to join its Ottawa office. This full-time role supports a range of client work in government relations and public affairs. The role requires strong research and writing skills, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of how federal and provincial governments operate. Experience in public policy development and familiarity with political environments are essential; consulting experience is a plus. 🏛️✍️📁
7. Vice-President, Government & Industry Relations — Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA)
The Canadian Canola Growers Association is hiring a Vice-President, Government & Industry Relations to lead its national advocacy work from Ottawa. This executive role shapes and drives CCGA’s strategy to influence agricultural policy, builds trusted relationships with decision-makers across governments, and represents the interests of 40,000 Canadian canola farmers in high-level policy and regulatory conversations. The role also oversees the Ottawa office, manages the GR team, and contributes to long-term organizational planning as a member of the executive leadership team. 🌿🤝📣
8. Summer Associate (Contract) — McMillan Vantage Policy Group
McMillan Vantage, the public affairs arm of McMillan LLP, is hiring a Summer Associate to support its team on projects at the intersection of government relations, communications, and public policy. The role involves tracking political developments, drafting materials like briefing notes and key messages, supporting client accounts, and contributing to business development efforts. Candidates for this entry-level role are curious, adaptable, and open to learning on the job. 🗞️📊💬
Eds: This position is a summer contract for fourteen weeks (with possibility to extend or shorten), ideal for a current student or recent graduate.