Paul Oleniuk

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Manager of Government Relations at First Nations Financial Management Board

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Paul Oleniuk is the Manager of Government Relations for the First Nations Financial Management Board, focusing on supporting Indigenous economic reconciliation. He leverages over nine years of experience in federal politics, including roles as an executive speechwriter and public policy manager. Colleagues describe him as hardworking, professional, and knowledgeable, with an MA in Communications from the University of Ottawa.

Paul has a keen interest in Canadian political history. He recalls how watching the 2011 federal election results from his rented room near Winnipegs "Confusion Corner" served as a key motivator for his eventual move to Ottawa to pursue a career in public affairs.

He once served as the Lead Writer to the Leader of Her Majestys Loyal Opposition.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Decisive

Fast-Paced

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Reconciliation
His current role is dedicated to supporting First Nations governments in achieving economic development and solid financial management, a topic he frequently posts about.
Government Relations
He has built a career in public policy and government relations, navigating federal politics and stakeholder engagement for over nine years.
Executive Communications
Served as Manager of Written Products and Lead Writer for Canada's Official Opposition, drafting speeches, op-eds, and key remarks.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
Manager of Government Relations at First Nations Financial Management Board
2-2022 - 4-2022
Manager of Written Products, Office of the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition at House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
8-2021 - 9-2021
English Writer, "Secure the Future" National Campaign at Conservative Party of Canada
11-2020 - 4-2022
Lead Writer, Office of the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition at House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
1-2016 - 11-2020
Legislative Assistant, Office of MP Cathy McLeod at House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

Education

Master of Arts - MA from University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Providence University College and Theological Seminary

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Paul

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