Director Government Relations Mcgill University

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 prioritiesAdvise senior leadership on policy and government relationsBuild relationships with government representatives and public partnersLead institutional advocacy for funding, research, and educationOversee issues management and reputational risk mitigationRequirements:
Bachelor's Degree and eight years related experienceExperience engaging senior officials and elected representativesSuccess developing advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategiesUnderstanding of government decision-making and legislative environmentsExceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing abilitiesLead McGill University government relations through strategic advocacy, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sound public affairs judgment.
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