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 - [email protected]

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 recent 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 th

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