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Senior Special Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

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Senior Special Advisor

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
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We are looking for an experienced Senior Strategic Advisor to support our federal government client on a large, high-impact initiative. The successful candidate will provide high-level strategic guidance, help clarify complex issues, and support senior leaders in shaping the direction, structure, and long-term planning of a major program

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership

  • Support the development of program frameworks, governance structures, and planning tools

  • Translate complex issues into clear, actionable insights

  • Review and improve briefing materials, presentations, and strategic documents

  • Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities related to program planning and execution

  • Facilitate alignment and communication across multiple stakeholders and functional teams

  • Contribute to long-term visioning, capability planning, and roadmap development for enterprise-level initiatives, including work that may involve multi-domain command, intelligence, communications, and technology systems

Requirements

  • Extensive experience providing strategic advisory services to executive-level stakeholders

  • Strong background in planning and supporting large, multi-stakeholder initiatives

  • Demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to complex environments

  • Experience with technology-driven, security-related, or specialized environments is an asset

  • Proven ability to develop governance frameworks, strategic plans, or lifecycle recommendations

  • Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

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employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.