Consultant/Senior Consultant (Health Practice)

April 17, 2024

Enterprise is looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Health Practice.

This position is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complicated issues facing the country for many of Canada’s largest health companies, government agencies, and associations. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who is talented, motivated and ready to take on exciting work that delivers for our health clients specially on files that require public relations and communications support.

A strong understanding of the health care system and communications is a must. Previous experience working in media, public relations, government and the public sector will be highly valued, along with a keen interest in the political process and passion for public policy.

CoreResponsibilities

• Working with media and providing public relations support for clients by developing media relations plans and pitching.
• Writing press releases, speeches, op-eds, digital content and briefing notes on policy and political files.
• Dealing directly with clients, coordinating meetings and ensuring projects are progressing in line with client expectations.
• Developing and writing strategies and approaches to help our clients solve problems.
• Being involved in developing winning campaigns that bring together public policy, advocacy, media relations and/or digital elements.
• Providing project management and account management support across an array of files.
• Creating and maintaining productive relationships with government, media and industry stakeholders and clients.
• Staying up to date on current events, politics and public policy issues in health care.
• Responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and developing pitches for new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in media relations, health policy or health communications.
• Post-secondary education/equivalent experience.
• Experience working as a journalist or in media relations would be an asset.
• Superior writing/editing skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex content.
• Strong social and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the health care system in Ontario and Canada.
• A developed ability to provide strategic advice.
• Ability to manage and support client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Any additional languages spoken/written or experience with research would be a significant asset.

Location: Ottawa (preferred!) or Toronto. Enterprise Canada provides a hybrid work experience enabling a mix of “work from home” and working in our newly renovated offices through the week.