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Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com   For more information visit  bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and  Instagram . More about the role: We are looking for a  Senior Consultant  based in Ottawa to support client work across both  public affairs and strategic communications , with a strong emphasis on communications and stakeholder engagement.   This replacement role is ideal for someone who understands how decisions are made in Ottawa, is comfortable engaging with government stakeholders, and can translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling communications. You will work closely with senior leaders and support clients across sectors such as healthcare, technology, financial services, energy, and  infrastructure.   What  You’ll  Be Doing   Supporting the development and execution of integrated  public affairs and communications strategies , with a strong focus on messaging, positioning, and narrative development Leading the development of high-quality content, including briefing notes, media materials, position papers, and executive communication Monitoring and analyzing federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments, translating insights into actionable recommendations for client Supporting and, where appropriate, leading engagement with federal stakeholders, including government officials, policymakers, and industry associations Contributing to lobbying-related activities, including preparation of materials and ensuring alignment with federal requirement Building and maintaining stakeholder maps and engagement strategies to support outreach initiative Supporting and leading client meetings, consultations, and government engagement initiative Advising clients on communications strategy, stakeholder positioning, and reputation management in complex policy environment Tracking and evaluating the impact of public affairs and communications initiative Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment   What  You’ll  Need to Succeed   5–8 years of experience in  public affairs, strategic communications, government relations, or political environment Strong understanding of the federal government ecosystem , including parliamentary processes and decision-making structure Demonstrated experience in communications strategy , including content development, messaging, and stakeholder positioning Exposure to federal lobbying activities  and government engagement strategies Ability to build and maintain relationships with federal stakeholder Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear narrative Experience advising clients in regulated or policy-driven sectors (e.g., healthcare, tech, energy, financial services Ability to engage in lobbying activities in compliance with appli