Director, Public Affairs & Government Relations

McGill University; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 129.000 - 199.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

RRSP and TFSA

Vacation and personal days

Summer Fridays

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Descripción de la vacante

McGill University is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to provide strategic leadership for government relations, media engagement, and issues management. You will advise senior leadership, monitor policy developments, and ensure proactive engagement with government and external partners.

You will lead a team, build strong relationships with government officials and stakeholders, represent the University in meetings and public forums, and develop briefing materials and position papers to

Formación

• Significant experience engaging with senior government officials, elected representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience advising senior executives on complex strategic and public policy matters.
• Proven leadership of teams in a large, decentralized environment.
• Strong understanding of government decision-making and legislative processes.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies aligned with the university's priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on public policy, government relations, and stakeholder engagement matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal, provincial, federal, and international government representatives.
• Lead advocacy efforts related to funding, research, innovation, education, and infrastructure.
• Represent the university in meetings, consultations, and sector associations.
• Oversee the Issues Management team and manage reputational risk.
• Lead a team of public affairs and government relations professionals; manage budgets and resources.

Conocimientos

Strategic Thinking

Political Acumen

Relationship Building

Influencing and Negotiation

Organizational Awareness

Sound Judgment and Decision-Making

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

McGill University is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to provide strategic leadership for government relations, media engagement, and issues management. You will advise senior leadership, monitor policy developments, and ensure proactive engagement with government and external partners.

You will lead a team, build strong relationships with government officials and stakeholders, represent the University in meetings and public forums, and develop briefing materials and position papers to