Government relations leadership at McGill University requires policy expertise, stakeholder engagement, and strategic oversight across public affairs functions.

The Director, Public Affairs advises senior leadership on government relations, institutional advocacy, policy developments, external stakeholders, and media relations. Reporting to the Vice-President Communications and Institutional Relations, this leader advances University priorities through government relationships and issues management. The role also oversees advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and reputational risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop public affairs strategies aligned with University priorities
- Advise senior leadership on policy and government relations
- Build relationships with government representatives and public partners




- Lead institutional advocacy for funding, research, and education
- Oversee issues management and reputational risk mitigation

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree and eight years related experience
- Experience engaging senior officials and elected representatives
- Success developing advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Understanding of government decision-making and legislative environments
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities

Lead McGill University government relations through strategic advocacy, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sound public affairs judgment.

📌 Director Government Relations McGill University (Canada)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Canada