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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Winnipeg