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Sutherland

Communications + Public Affairs Assistant

Toronto, ON, Canada
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 8, 2026

Original job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Communications & Public Affairs Assistant to support our Managing Partner, Communications Manager and broader communications team. This is a paid, hands-on role ideal for a student or early-career professional looking to gain real-world experience across strategic communications, public relations and public affairs.

This role is structured with an even split between two areas of responsibility:

50% Communications Team & Administrative Support

50% Public Affairs & Administrative Support for the Managing Partner

This position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, resourceful, proactive and comfortable managing a variety of administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. It also offers an opportunity to gain exposure to client-facing communications work, public affairs and executive-level operations.

This is a hybrid position requiring a strong at-home work setup, flexibility and the ability to attend meetings and in-office days as needed. The position requires you to Bring Your Own Device (laptop and smartphone) and manage your own transportation.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Team & Administrative Support (Approximately 50%)

Administrative & Project Coordination

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Communications Manager and broader communications team.

Assist with coordinating multiple client accounts, projects and ongoing deliverables.

Maintain project trackers, timelines, task lists and internal documentation.

Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, prepare agendas and capture meeting notes and action items.

Help organize and maintain client files, shared drives, contact lists and project materials.

Track deadlines, outstanding tasks and follow-ups to help ensure projects stay on schedule.

Assist with preparing presentations, reports, briefing materials and other client deliverables.

Support general team coordination and administrative needs as they arise.

Communications & Client Support

Assist with media monitoring and social listening across multiple client accounts.

Compile media coverage, news updates and relevant research into summaries and reports.

Conduct background research to support client projects, communications initiatives and ongoing monitoring.

Assist with drafting, formatting and proofreading communications materials, correspondence and internal updates.

Support the preparation and organization of client reports, presentations and meeting materials.

Assist with media list maintenance, contact research and other PR-related administrative tasks.

Public Affairs & Managing Partner Support (Approximately 50%)

Executive & Administrative Support

Provide direct administrative and organizational support to the Managing Partner.

Assist with calendar and schedule management, including coordinating meetings, managing invitations and prioritizing commitments.

Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and capture notes and action items as required.

Support travel and accommodation bookings, including researching options, coordinating logistics and preparing itineraries.

Maintain organized records, documents and correspondence.

Track key deliverables, deadlines, outstanding requests and follow-ups related to the Managing Partner's work.

Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and special projects as required.

Public Affairs & Research Support

Assist with monitoring relevant political, government and media developments.

Compile research, news updates and background information into organized summaries and briefing materials.

Support the preparation and organization of public affairs documents, presentations and correspondence.

Assist with stakeholder research, contact list maintenance and other coordination tasks.

Provide general administrative and project support for public affairs initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communications, public relations, political science, journalism, business administration or related program.

Strong organizational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable coordinating schedules, organizing information and managing follow-ups.

Proficient in preparing, formatting and proofreading documents and presentations.

Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Reliable, professional, resourceful and proactive.

Strong research skills and the ability to identify and organize relevant information.

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Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project coordination support to the communications team, including tracking deliverables, preparing materials, monitoring media, and conducting research. Support the Managing Partner and public affairs work through calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, political and media monitoring, and organized research and briefing materials.

Requirements

The role is intended for someone currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a communications, public relations, political science, journalism, business administration, or related program. Candidates should have strong organizational, communication, research, and document-preparation skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Organization
Administrative Support
Attention To Detail
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Time Management
Calendar Coordination
Project Coordination
Document Preparation
Proofreading
Research
Media Monitoring
Social Listening
Stakeholder Research
Prioritization
Follow-Up Management

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Keywords

Strategic Communications
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Government Relations
Administrative Support
Project Coordination
Client Accounts
Project Trackers
Timelines
Calendar Management
Meeting Coordination
Agenda Preparation
Briefing Materials
Media Monitoring
Social Listening
Media Coverage
Background Research
Political Monitoring
Stakeholder Research
Contact List Maintenance
Presentation Preparation
Report Preparation
Proofreading
Travel Coordination
Executive Support
Hybrid Work

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