Senior Government Relations Strategist

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Strategist, Government Relations to lead strategic engagement with government, analyze policy developments, and advise leadership on political and funding priorities. You will manage assigned files, develop engagement approaches, coordinate across units, and build trusted government relationships to advance institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, the role requires a proactive, discreet professional with

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Law, Business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations or public policy.
• Experience across government jurisdictions and independent judgment in sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for government departments and stakeholders.
• Manage assigned government relations files, including policy and funding proposals.
• Develop and recommend engagement approaches within institutional positions.
• Coordinate input from units; identify issues and risks; prepare briefings.
• Maintain relationships with officials, sector organizations, and stakeholders.
• Prepare budget submissions, funding proposals, and advocacy materials.
• Monitor issues and reporting; escalate directions to Director.

Skills

Government relations experience

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Budget submissions

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

MacEwan University in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Strategist, Government Relations to lead strategic engagement with government, analyze policy developments, and advise leadership on political and funding priorities. You will manage assigned files, develop engagement approaches, coordinate across units, and build trusted government relationships to advance institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, the role requires a proactive, discreet professional with