GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONSULTANT
Bluesky Strategy Group is a dynamic, strategic advisory and government relations firm in Ottawa that helps clients navigate complex political, policy, and regulatory environments. As we approach our 25th anniversary as a firm, we’re keen to grow our team.
Consider joining our team of Hill Times Top 100 Lobbyists, recognized leaders in the field who can help you grow and advance your career in public affairs.
Bluesky Strategy Group supports organizations across sectors to anticipate change, manage risk, and advance their objectives through credible, results-driven engagement with government and stakeholders. Our growing client base includes natural resources, energy, defence, health care, Indigenous affairs, infrastructure, sport, transport, agriculture and agri-food among others. We walk the talk when it comes to a positive culture of teamwork and driving solutions for our clients.
Role overview
As a Government Relations Consultant, you will support and deliver client work across Bluesky’s federal practice. You’ll contribute to day-to-day file execution—monitoring developments, drafting high-quality materials, supporting stakeholder engagement, and helping drive advocacy strategies from planning through implementation.
This role is well-suited to a strong writer and analyst who thrives in a fast-paced client-service environment and is eager to build a career in federal government relations in Ottawa. Consultant-level roles in Ottawa GR practices commonly emphasize strong knowledge of federal decision-making, policy monitoring, writing/briefing materials, and contributing across multiple client files.
Key responsibilities
Client delivery and file support
- Support federal government relations strategies and workplans across multiple client accounts and sectors.
- Track and synthesize federal policy, political, regulatory, and parliamentary developments; provide clear, timely updates to internal teams and clients.
- Draft client-ready materials (briefing notes, stakeholder maps, meeting prep, correspondence, presentations, and summaries) with strong judgment and attention to detail.
- Support stakeholder engagement planning, including meeting logistics, briefing preparation, and follow-up materials.
Research, analysis, and communications
- Conduct rapid-turn research and policy analysis and translate it into concise recommendations and client-facing deliverables.
- Contribute to integrated communications/public affairs deliverables where required (e.g., messaging, backgrounders, issues management support).
Business development support
- Contribute to proposals and new business efforts, including background research, opportunity tracking, drafting proposal content, and pitch preparation (as appropriate for level).
Qualifications and experience
Required
- You are an excellent communicator with 2+ years of relevant experience in government relations, public affairs, policy, stakeholder relations, or a closely related field (combination of work, internships, and/or political/government experience considered).
- Strong understanding of Government of Canada institutions and federal decision-making and policy processes.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce polished, client-ready materials on deadline.
- Strong organizational skills and sound judgment in a client-service environment (managing multiple priorities, confidentiality, responsiveness).
- Valid drivers’ license.
Assets
- Experience on Parliament Hill (MP/Minister’s office, committee work, party/caucus, or campaign experience).
- 1–4 years of consulting experience (or comparable client-service experience) demonstrating comfort with timelines, client communications, and deliverable quality.
- Exposure to files in natural resources (energy, mining, forestry, critical minerals) and/or defence (including defence procurement) is an asset.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
What success looks like in this role
At Bluesky, Consultants are expected to demonstrate growing capability across client service, technical proficiency, teamwork, and problem-solving—producing accurate, well-structured work and contributing positively to team delivery and client confidence.
Our office
- Full-time role (5 days/week)
- Hybrid work model with minimum 4 days/week in-office (Ottawa)
- Occasional early/late hours based on parliamentary cycles, client deadlines, and events; occasional travel may be required.
How to apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant government relations experience, writing strengths, networks and interest in federal public affairs work in Ottawa.
Application deadline: March 2, 2026
Contact: Colleen Knight – [email protected]
