About Jenni Byrne + Associates:
Jenni Byrne + Associates (JB+A) is a full-service Canadian public affairs and government relations firm. We’re based in Toronto, Ontario, but we have staff who work from coast to coast. Alongside our polling firm, Scope Research, we provide a wide range of clientele with the expertise and knowledge they need to effectively navigate some of the most complex communications and public policy issues in the country and beyond.
Team members approach every file with their own unique background and experience, and work collectively with other JB+A staff to foster an environment where good ideas spread like wildfire.
What being a Vice President at JB+A means:
Being a part of JB+A means working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while applying a strong understanding of how government works and operates.
A Vice President at JB+A is an eager, driven and professional individual who recognizes how to build and maintain government and stakeholder relationships. They also possess leadership qualities that allow them to deliver on client objectives, manage client relationships with a growth-oriented mindset, and can skillfully communicate in-person and in writing. Beyond the day-to-day of relationship management, Vice Presidents also play an integral role in the growth and business development of the firm, supporting the long-term vision.
In this role, you would join a team that specializes in government relations, strategic communications planning, crisis management, public relations, and media training.
If all of the above sound like you, submit an application to join our firm and some of the brightest political minds in the country!
Capabilities:
- Being able to work on multiple issues simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of how government works and operates, and a strong understanding of provincial and national politics.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
- Acute understanding of how to decipher research and analyze data.
- A collaborative leadership and management style that inspires others.
- Committed to going the extra mile to meet an objective or ensure client/team satisfaction.
- Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
An ideal candidate will possess strong political judgment and instincts. Along with a robust understanding of the federal and provincial political and policy landscape, including how decisions are made and implemented. They’ll also have a minimum track record of 5 years working in politics, public affairs, or government, and have a deep understanding of how all levels of government in Canada operate.
If we are being honest, education level doesn’t really matter to us. Our ideal candidate is smart, hungry, and driven.
The JB+A Advantage:
- Fun, energetic and cooperative working environment.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- A culture that prioritizes innovation, different points of view and values bold/forward-thinking ideas.
- The opportunity to work for a premier firm in one of the most dynamic industries in the country, and with some of the most brilliant minds in Canadian politics.
- Hybrid work model.
- Career development opportunities
Restrictions:
This position may require registering provincially and/or federally as a lobbyist. If you have restrictions, that’s ok! Just let us know in advance.
Apply Now:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@jennibyrne.com