Executive

Job Category

Senior Executive

Job Profile

Associate Vice President - Administrative

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Government and Community Relations

Department

VP | Executive Leadership | External Relations

Compensation Range

See details below.

Posting End Date

September 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing The compensation range for this position is $230,000 - $260,000 annually.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Associate Vice-President, Government & Community Relations (AVP, GCR) is responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction to the University of British Columbia's government and community relations strategy in efforts to support and advance the institutional reputation while sustaining integrated strong relationships with our valued external partners. The incumbent provides strategic advice and counsel in relation to the University's interaction and activities on strategic issues related to government across all levels of government, especially in Ottawa.

The position also oversees the Community Relations unit and offers leadership and direction to formulate a work plan that ensures resilient and respectful partnerships that supports the University's refreshed strategic plan and community partner needs and aspirations.

As a key member of the Vice-President's senior management team, the AVP,



Government & Community Relations is critical to the strategic development and implementation of the External Relations mission, strategic initiatives and fiscal framework.

Organizational Status

The position is one of three Associate Vice-Presidents and one of six direct reports to the Vice-President (External Relations). Works closely with the President, Vice-Presidents, senior university administration, Deans and Directors. Manages relationships with government representatives, industry and corporate partners, and partner institutions such as Universities Canada, the U15, and the Research Universities' Council of BC (RUCBC).

Work Performed

Provides leadership and vision to the university's government relations activities:

Works closely with the President and the entire senior team to set strategic priorities on advocacy and policy matters.

Provides leadership in the development and execution of an integrated government function and strategic plan to advance the University's vision and presence that may have local, provincial, and national impact.

Aligned with the overarching refreshed UBC strategy, leads and coordinates all GR activities, initiatives, and tactics across all campuses to effectively advocate to each level of government.

Develops, plans and directs strategies and programs to keep the University in the forefront of government awareness and concern, at all levels.

Identifies, ,



facilitates and fosters mutually beneficial relationships between the appropriate government officials, and representatives of the University. Builds partnerships with industry and corporate interests to advance UBC's overall vision and strategies.

Positions UBC as a trusted advisor to government and their 'go-to' University in support of their efforts to develop research, drive the economy and create evidence-based policy.

Ensures that Deans are kept up-to-date and informed of the university's initiatives and agendas with government (and vice versa) so the message to government is clear and consistent. Advises in creating an effective approach to government and helps them develop strategies for specific projects.

Initiates visits of government and industry officials to campus and creates events, forums and meetings with key leaders, faculty members, students and departments for the purpose of highlighting UBC's research initiatives and cutting-edge programs.

Brings to the attention of the key stakeholders any funding opportunities that could impact their respective areas.

Ensures that UBC perspectives and priorities shape national and provincial advocacy efforts and sector communications.

Advises the President and the UBC's administrative and academic leaders of emerging issues that will impact UBC. As both an advocate and advisor to government, the Associate Vice President will advance policies and positions that align with UBC's mission and a commitment to strong public policy.

Ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the University's community relations functions:

Directs and leads the development, design and implementation of the strategic plan for Community Re

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