Position Overview:
Santis Health, a leading public affairs and strategic advisory consultancy focusing on the health care sector, is looking to hire a Senior Consultant, Government Relations. Based in our Toronto office, this ambitious, self-motivated individual will work closely with the Santis government relations team to provide strategic problem solving, public policy and communications services to the senior leadership of the firm and its clients.
Successful applicants should have a sound knowledge of government affairs, public affairs, stakeholder relations and project management, as well as the most pressing health care and life sciences issues of the day. Previous experience working in health care, in government or as a consultant would be an advantage.
Responsibilities Include:
Account Support
- Act as a point of contact for clients and project lead for internal teams.
- Working closely with Santis team members to manage a wide range of client projects and deliverables.
- Lead project management, including designing project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, managing unexpected changes, and mitigating risks.
- Advising on government engagement, public affairs, and advocacy strategies.
- Interacting with government officials and decision-makers to build and maintain relationships.
- Tracking emerging and evolving public policy issues – and analyzing their implications to client organizations.
- Liaising with clients as part of ongoing project management responsibilities.
- Identifying key stakeholders and creating tailored stakeholder maps.
- Participating in client strategy sessions.
- Developing government relations initiatives, a wide range of briefing notes, slide decks and other communication materials.
- Identify and respond to or leveraging emerging and evolving issues and opportunities for clients and Santis.
Internal Support
- Tracking and responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and other business development opportunities.
- Assisting on development of proposals and other business development opportunities.
- Drafting Santis-branded blogs, op-ed publications, news releases, policy reports and think pieces.
- Participating in the continued development of internal products and processes.
Qualifications:
- Degree in political science, public policy, economics, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience); post-graduate qualifications are beneficial.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience – government relations or advocacy preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government affairs, public policy and politics in Ontario and across Canada.
- Experience leading projects or programs independently.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical ability to clearly structure information and recommendations.
- A solid mix of project management, policy analysis and communications experience.
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills (including creating PowerPoint decks)
- Strong research and analysis ability.
- Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple clients and projects and competing deadlines on a regular basis.
- Skilled in priority-setting, efficient time-management and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to drive client files forward independently while identifying and providing guidance on the support needed.
- High level of professionalism.
- Bilingualism (French / English) would be an asset.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
About Santis Health:
Santis Health is a national health consultancy dedicated to providing value-added strategic advisory services to clients within the Canadian health care sector. Santis navigates the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and communications. Our services include strategic planning, policy analysis and development, public affairs, and communications. Clients of Santis Health include leading health care organizations, charities, non-profits, and health care providers across Canada. We pride ourselves on understanding the system dynamics that drive policy making, resource allocation, and stakeholder opinion. To learn more, please visit: www.santishealth.ca
Santis Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that is safe and respectful. Our aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal and equitable opportunity, and that our organization represents a diverse array of expertise, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to fair employment practices that do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, socio-economic status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sex and sexual orientation, and other dimensions that are intrinsic to who we are as individuals.