Director – Public Affairs, Government Relations

Casacom

Public Affairs Director for Casacom managing municipal government relations and strategic planning. Developing client networks and advising on complex issues in urban sectors.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in municipal government relations, including strategic public affairs planning, media relations, and stakeholder mobilization. Proficient in bilingual communication and content creation, with a strong network in political and media circles.

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Municipal Government RelationsPublic Affairs ManagementBilingual CommunicationStrategic PlanningMedia Relations

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsPublic RelationsCrisis ManagementContent CreationStrategic Document Production

Soft Skills

NetworkingClient RepresentationIssue Management

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Political ScienceUniversity Degree in CommunicationsUniversity Degree in Public Relations

Industry Keywords

Municipal InstitutionsLegislative ProcessesPolitical ActorsStakeholder MobilizationPan-Canadian Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the firm’s reference expert in municipal government relations
Develop and maintain an active network with municipal elected officials, political offices, administrative leadership, para-municipal corporations, and partner organizations
Navigate the workings of municipal institutions with ease: decision-making processes, administrative structures, public consultations, bylaws, and dynamics specific to this level of government
Identify and seize strategic opportunities for clients through proactive monitoring of municipal news and the political agenda
Support clients in their dealings with municipal bodies, from strategy development to representation and follow-up
Advise clients in the development of strategic public affairs plans, in managing complex issues, in securing social acceptability, and in crisis management
Participate in the design, deployment, and management of integrated mandates combining government relations, media relations, and stakeholder mobilization
Create content and produce strategic documents
Actively contribute to new business development and the drafting of service proposals
Support the development and strengthening of the government relations practice within Casacom

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to seven years of experience in communications, including more than three (3) years in a public relations firm or in political work
Proven expertise in municipal government relations: in-depth knowledge of institutions, legislative processes, and political actors
University degree in political science, communications, public relations, or a related field
Experience managing large-scale public affairs, media relations, and government relations projects
Excellent writing skills (press releases, speeches, plans, briefs, and more)
Impeccable bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written)
Established network within political, media, and business circles, with a demonstrated ability to activate it
Pan-Canadian experience for varied mandates is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

A flexible schedule that adapts to your needs
A comprehensive group insurance plan starting on the first day of employment
A telemedicine service and an employee assistance program
Four (4) weeks of paid vacation per year
Three (3) sick days
A special summer schedule: Friday afternoons off
Reimbursement for travel and cell phone expenses
The possibility to work from anywhere in the world for six (6) weeks per year
An internal coaching program
Challenges that match your ambitions
Excellent advancement opportunities
Frequent team activities: cocktails, weekly guided meditations, an annual retreat, and more!
Financial support for employee causes
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion