Government and Community Relations Officer - Level 7 (EMAPS)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Manitoba in Winnipeg seeks a Government and Community Relations Officer – Level 7 to lead advocacy with government, develop policy briefs, and engage stakeholders.

The role reports to the Office of the President and supports executive leadership in advancing university priorities.

Qualifikationen

• University degree required with at least 5 years demonstrated experience in government relations, public policy, or stakeholder relations.
• Experience in lobbying and preparing submissions to government is required.
• Knowledge of university–government relations and post-secondary issues is preferred.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and collaborate with diverse internal and external partners.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies and engagement plans with government officials.
• Meet with government officials regularly to advance university priorities.
• Coordinate events involving government and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and policy analysis to executive leadership.
• Prepare briefing materials, submissions, and targeted messaging for government relations.
• Engage with internal units to align priorities with institutional strategies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Policy analysis

Communication

MS 365

Writing

Diplomacy

Ausbildung

University degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Government and Community Relations Officer - Level 7 (EMAPS)

Government and Community Relations Officer - Level 7 (EMAPS)

Office of the President

Position number: 34507

Date posted: October 27, 2026

Job details

Government and Community Relations Officer - Level 7 (EMAPS)

Term Full-Time

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $37.86 to $56.79 per hour ($68,904.16 to $103,356.23 per annum)

Appointment Dates December 14, 2026 to December 14, 2027

1820 hours worked

For more information please contact: Conor Lloyd - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities

Relationships and Advocacy

• Contribute to the development of the University’s broad advocacy and engagement strategy, and to positioning the University as a key partner for all orders of government.
• Develop and implement project-specific strategies and action plans for direct advocacy with government officials, in alignment with the University’s broader government relations strategy and strategic framework.
• Identify opportunities to develop a strong network of contacts within government including elected and senior public service officials and their staff.
• Meet with government officials on a regular basis in support of the University’s priorities and objectives.
• Coordinate meetings and special events involving government.
• Ensure the University’s adherence to proper protocols when interacting with governments and community stakeholders.
• Provide timely assistance to the President’s office for various required activities including coordination of attendance at government and business events.
• Work in partnership with other units to coordinate special events involving government.
• Participate in community engagement activities at the direction of the Executive Director. Attend events and meetings when needed and provide support to the Executive Director in coordinating UM participation in engagement opportunities.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, provide advice, share opportunities, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and messaging.
• Support the Executive Director in delivering the Government and Community Relations portfolio’s objectives through strategic advice, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, advocacy coordination, and representation, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and effective engagement with government, community, and University stakeholders.
• Provide advice, guidance, and coordination to deans, associate deans, associate vice‑presidents, faculties, administrative units, and staff on advocacy opportunities, engagement planning, and the alignment of unit priorities with the University’s broader government and community relations agenda.
• At the direction of the Executive Director, support and amplify the advocacy work of the Vice‑President (Research) and Vice‑President (Indigenous) by providing strategic advice, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, advocacy coordination, and representation aligned with the priorities and guidance of those offices.

Research, Policy, Strategy, and Communications

• Identify and secure non‑traditional sources of government funding for University activities and infrastructure.
• Proactively identify new opportunities for partnerships and community engagement, including coalition building with similar minded groups.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the University’s strategic plan and individual faculty/unit priorities.
• Monitor relevant policy, legislation and program developments within the three orders of government and provide advice to the Executive Director and the University’s leadership teams on the University’s response to new developments.
• Conduct post‑secondary education policy research in support of the University’s advocacy activities and of the University’s membership on national bodies such as Universities Canada and U15.
• At the direction of the Executive Director, draft formal funding proposals to governments in support of University priorities including pre‑budget submissions. Prepare public policy proposals for submission to governments, their committees and other bodies.
• Research and write briefing material/notes for internal and external stakeholders, including the President and other members of the leadership team.
• Track progress on government relations strategic plans.
• Track and submit monthly federal lobbying reports for senior administration.
• Produce briefing materials in support of the government relations internal and external engagement strategies, including the development of government targeted messaging.
• Prepare presentations and correspondence in support of advocacy initiatives.
• Miscellaneous writing including the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and correspondence in support of advocacy initiatives.
• Conduct in‑depth policy analysis and planning, and develop and draft formal submissions to government in support of the Executive Director and grounded in the University’s strategic priorities.
• Work directly with all orders of government in a lobbying capacity, cultivating and maintaining trusted relationships with elected officials, regional advisors, their offices in support of the University’s priorities and the Government and Community Relation’s engagement strategy.
• Develop plans and provide strategic advice to support direct lobbying all orders of government in support of the Government and Community Relations engagement plan, and President’s priorities.
• Other duties or special projects in support of the President, and members of the President’s Executive Team and Government and Community Relations activities will be assigned or required occasionally.

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• A University degree and at least 5 years demonstrated experience in government relations, public policy, or stakeholder relations is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in government and community engagement with a proven record of success that includes direct lobbying and the preparation of submissions to government, with a comprehensive knowledge of University or post‑secondary issues is required.
• Knowledge and experience within a University setting and awareness of University academic and administrative departments is preferred.
• Demonstrated political acumen and the ability to advise, influence, and represent the University with senior leaders, elected officials, and community partners in support of the Executive Director required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff is required, including senior administration; senior volunteers, including board members; external stakeholders; government officials; business leaders and community representatives.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Superior leadership, organizational, judgement, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Advanced policy analysis and briefing/submission-writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a sensitive, politically aware environment required.
• High degree of independence, diplomacy, and ability to work with many different types of individuals required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and related automated management information systems required.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail are required. A writing sample may be requested as part of the hiring process.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible to lobby all orders of government.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.