Director, Public & Government Affairs - Technology Clients (Technology)

Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with Toronto, Canada also listed as a location.

Salary: CAD 90,000–125,000 per year, with potential annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a communications and public affairs firm focused on trust, client impact, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day client accounts and provide strategic counsel aligned with client objectives.
• Develop and execute integrated public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement, issue management, and advocacy strategies.
• Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, procurement, and public policy developments, translating them into actionable business insights.
• Build relationships with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry leaders, associations, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops, strategic planning sessions, stakeholder engagements, and government relations activities.
• Oversee delivery quality, manage project teams and resources, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development, practice growth, and account performance.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in government, public affairs, public policy, government relations, communications, political offices, advocacy organizations, consulting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of government decision-making processes and policy development.
• Experience engaging directly with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to independently manage client relationships and provide strategic counsel.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced client-service environment.
• Knowledge of public policy issues relevant to technology, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, economic development, or other regulated sectors.
• Commercial awareness, strategic thinking, commitment to client success, and the ability to contribute to business development and revenue growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Ottawa or Toronto.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Paid time off, region-specific benefits, and potential annual bonuses.
• Opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to practice leadership, and support professional development.