Government Relations Director for Universities Canada

Drive Canada's advocacy mission at Universities Canada by leading government relations as a Director. This role is pivotal in crafting policy strategies that influence federal decision-making.
You will work under the Vice-President, Public Affairs, responsible for ensuring that policy development aligns with board-approved priorities. Leveraging your extensive experience in political affairs, you will guide and support a team focused on impactful advocacy and comprehensive research integration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Set strategic federal policy positions for advocacy
• Lead high-performing teams in policy and government relations
• Align advocacy actions with governmental decision timelines
• Produce rigorous high-impact policy documents
• Safeguard organizational integrity and ethical compliance
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in public policy or related discipline
• At least 8 years in public policy or related sectors
• Experience with complex policy fra...