Account Director, Public Affairs

<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><p><strong>More About the Role</strong></p> <p>Burson is looking for an Account Director based in Ottawa to lead client work across public affairs, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, government relations, and advocacy strategy.</p> <p>This replacement role is ideal for someone who understands how decisions are made in Ottawa, is comfortable engaging with senior government stakeholders, and can translate complex policy and regulatory issues into clear, strategic recommendations. You will work closely with senior leadership and support clients across sectors such as healthcare, technology, financial services, energy, and infrastructure.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the development and execution of public affairs and government relations strategies</li> <li>Provide strategic counsel to clients on stakeholder engagement, advocacy initiatives, government relations, and complex policy issues</li> <li>Oversee the development of high-quality materials, including briefing notes, position papers, presentations, stakeholder materials, and executive briefing documents</li> <li>Monitor and analyze federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments, translating insights into actionable recommendations for clients</li> <li>Lead and support engagement with federal stakeholders, including government officia