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FH has built its reputation on creating customized, integrated solutions that deliver what our clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations, while meeting their specific challenges or opportunities. At FH, our culture values talented, nimble, creative people who both are exemplary leaders and effective team players. FH values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people, and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.\nAbout the role\nFH Canada is currently accepting applications for a Parliamentary Research Internship within our Public Affairs group. This unique and exciting career opportunity is for a “Political Enthusiast” who demonstrates a proven understanding of the Canadian government and all its branches. Reporting to the Vice-President, Public Affairs, the chosen candidate will provide a wide range of communications support, with a strong focus on research, parliamentary monitoring, writing & reporting, and stakeholder relations.\nContingent on location, this role will be hybrid or remote. Our Toronto office is a hybrid work environment with 3 days weekly in office. Our team in Ottawa works fully remotely from home. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must be available to work a full-time schedule, Monday - Friday for a 6 - month contract duration. This paid contract role offers $850.00 weekly, along with paid time off. The anticipated start date is October 2026.\nWhat your day to day will involve\nMonitor parliamentary activity and legislative developments relevant to FHR clients\nResearch government positions and policy developments and scan for emerging issues\nSynthesize research into concise, actionable briefing notes and reports\nDevelop written materials for government outreach, stakeholder engagement, and media\nOther duties as required\nSkills and Qualifications Required\nBachelor's or Master's degree in political science, communications, journalism, public relations, or equivalent experience\nSuperior written, oral and interpersonal skills with an acute attention to detail, and a well-defined work ethic\nDemonstrated knowledge of Canadian government structure, current policy issues, and political dynamics\nExhibits a strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills and an excellent capacity to break down and communicate complex subjects effectively\nBrings strong PC skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and TEAMS)\nFamiliarity with parliamentary tools and databases, including Hansard, Legis Info or other platforms.\nHave excellent multi-tasking skills, exceptional time management skill and a strong understanding of social media platforms\nCommitment to quality, accuracy, and detail, including adherence to company and client standards\nBilingualism is an asset\nThe Ideal Candidate will be\nPunctual and reliable\nA strong communicator\nWell organized, a strong multi-tasker with an excellent planning and prioritizing ability\nA true “political junkie”\nPositive and solutions focused\nAble to respond with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick turnaround\nExperience Benefits:\nThroughout the internship, you will gain the following:\nExposure to a wide range of clients while exploring the broad field of public affairs and communications\nStrong relationships with stakeholders and the opportunity to expand your professional network\nStrategic thinking skills when assisting with the creation of key message grids and issues management\nAccess to mentorship from consultants at an award-winning agency\nThe ability to truly understand what it means to multitask, prioritize and work smarter (not harder)\nCompensation & Benefits\nWhy Join FleishmanHillard Canada?\nAt FleishmanHillard Canada, you’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about great work, strong relationships and creating an environment where people can do their best and grow their careers. You’ll have the chance to work on meaningful client mandates, learn from talented colleagues and contribute to work that helps shape conversations and build trust.\nHow to Apply\nTo apply for this role, please see the “Apply for this job” section, and complete the required fields. Be sure to attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.\nFleishmanHillard Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. We support persons with disabilities with accommodation during our recruitment and selection process. Individual accommodation will be provided as requested to candidates who are selected for assessment. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nFleishmanHillard Canada does not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, calls, or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach, including commercial electronic messages, will neither be acknowledged nor considered.\n\n$850/week\nOmnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.\nOmnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. 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