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Consultant, Public Affairs

Burson
Ottawa, Remotefull_timePosted 9 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are looking for a </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Public Affairs Consultant</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> based in </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Ottawa</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> to support client work requiring strong federal government expertise and stakeholder engagement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This is a replacement role that is ideal for someone who understands how decisions are made in Ottawa and is comfortable operating in government-facing environments. You will work closely with senior leaders and support clients across sectors such as healthcare, technology, financial services, energy, and infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"

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