Strategic counsel and executive coordination define this Senior Advisor role at Brock University in Ontario’s Niagara Region. The position reports to the Provost.

As Senior Advisor and Executive Director, you will serve as the Provost’s executive advisor and Chief of Staff. You will provide strategic advice, issues management, executive coordination, and leadership for institutional initiatives. Your work will support academic priorities through governance, communications, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Advise the Provost on institutional issues, priorities, opportunities, and risks

Coordinate analysis and recommendations concerning emerging issues and stakeholder concerns

Advance Provost-sponsored transformation initiatives and monitor progress

Develop executive communications, speeches,



presentations, and correspondence

Coordinate Senate, Board, and executive leadership meeting preparation

Requirements

Graduate degree or equivalent education and experience

Senior executive support experience within a complex organization

Advanced strategic planning and institutional governance knowledge

Robust political acuity, diplomacy, discretion, and influencing skills

Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and facilitation abilities

Bring executive advising, governance, strategic planning, and issues management expertise to Brock University’s Provost’s Office.

📌 Senior Advisor Chief of Staff (Winnipeg)
🏢 KBRS
📍 Winnipeg