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McGill University

Director, Public Affairs

Victoria, BC, Canada
James Admin. Bldg., Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Experience: Bachelor's Degree 8 Years Related Experience /
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice-President Communications and Institutional Relations (CIR), the Director, Public Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s government relations, media relations and issues management functions. The Director also serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on issues related to government relations, institutional advocacy, policy developments, external stakeholder engagement and media relations. The Director advances the University's priorities by building and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, public sector partners, external stakeholders and media.

Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive public affairs strategies aligned with the University's strategic priorities.
Advise the Vice-President and senior leadership on public policy, government relations, and stakeholder engagement matters.
Monitor emerging political, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and assess potential impacts on the University.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Issues Management team including emerging issues and reputational risk mitigation.
Identify opportunities to advance institutional priorities through proactive engagement with government and external partners.
Lead the development of briefing materials, strategic analyses, position papers, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Government Relations

Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal, provincial/state, federal, and international government representatives.
Lead institutional advocacy efforts related to funding, research, innovation, education, infrastructure, and public policy.
Represent the University in meetings, consultations, working groups, and sector associations.
Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leaders in government meetings, public policy discussions, and stakeholder engagements.
Develop engagement strategies to strengthen the University's visibility and influence with key decision-makers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, industry leaders, research partners, professional associations, and public sector stakeholders.
Develop stakeholder engagement plans to advance institutional priorities and strategic initiatives.
Foster collaborative relationships that support research, innovation, talent development, and community impact.
Oversee institutional participation in major external events, forums, and public affairs initiatives.

Issues Management and Advocacy

Provide strategic counsel on complex public issues that may affect the University's reputation, operations, or strategic objectives.
Develop and implement advocacy strategies and positioning for key institutional priorities.
Provide strategic oversight of crisis and issues management responses in collaboration with communications, legal, and executive leadership.
Ensure consistent institutional messaging in interactions with government and external stakeholders.

Leadership and Management

Lead and develop a team of public affairs and government relations professionals.
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans for staff.
Manage budgets, contracts, and resources within the Office of Public Affairs.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Work closely with communications, advancement, research, academic, and administrative leaders across the University.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Significant experience engaging with senior government officials, elected representatives, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated success developing and executing advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Experience advising senior executives on complex strategic and public policy matters.
Experience leading teams and managing organizational priorities in a complex environment.

Strong understanding of government decision-making processes, public policy development, and legislative environments.
Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and writing abilities.
Solid experience in issues and crisis management.
Political acuity and sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential issues.
Ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic recommendations.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a large, decentralized, and multi-stakeholder environment.
Strategic Thinking
Political Acumen
Relationship Building
Influencing and Negotiation
Organizational Awareness
Sound Judgment and Decision-Making

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 8 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 10) $129,460.00 - $161,820.00 - $199,290.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-COM4F - Government Relations - Director or equivalent

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Vice-President (Communications & Institutional Relations)

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-22

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Director provides strategic leadership for the university's government relations, media relations, and issues management functions. They serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while building relationships with government officials and external stakeholders to advance institutional priorities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related experience in government relations or public affairs. Strong political acuity, negotiation skills, and experience advising senior executives on complex policy matters are required.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Government relations
Media relations
Issues management
Institutional advocacy
Public policy
Stakeholder engagement
Crisis management
Relationship building
Negotiation
Influencing
Communication
Presentation
Writing
Political acuity
Project management

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Tax free savings account
Competitive vacation policy
Personal days
Floating holidays
Summer fridays
Paid time off over the december holiday period
Tuition waiver

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Public Affairs
Government Relations
Media Relations
Issues Management
Strategic Leadership
Institutional Advocacy
Public Policy
Stakeholder Engagement
Crisis Management
Reputational Risk Mitigation
Policy Development
Legislative Environment
Budget Management
Higher Education
Strategic Analysis
Briefing Materials
Relationship Management
Negotiation
Political Acuity
Project Management
Communication Strategy
Public Sector
Regulatory Developments
Institutional Priorities
Team Leadership

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