Careers in Political Science

Our students have achieved career success in a variety of fields

Below is a sample of positions held by recent graduates of our Political Science program. You can also visit our Alumni profiles page to read more about what a degree in Political Science can do for you!

  • Analyst, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of External Affairs
  • Counsel, Federal Prosecution Service, Department of Justice
  • Director of Communications, Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
  • Director, Global Programs, Christian Children’s Fund of Canada
  • External Affairs Officer, Canadian Consulate - San Francisco
  • Field Director, Rural Maintenance Program (Bangladesh), Care Canada
  • Marketing Representative, I.B.M. Canada
  • Urban Planner, City of Ottawa
  • Policy Researcher, Peel District Health Council
  • Political Affairs Co-ordinator, Ontario Real Estate Association
  • Project Manager, Gallup Canada
  • Public Affairs Officer, Consulate General of Canada
  • Senior Consultant, Deloitte and Touche
  • Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Environment & Energy
  • Senior Issue Analyst, Cabinet Office, Queen’s Park
  • Senior Negotiator, Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat