PLEASE NOTE: Required to travel to other locations, such as Parliament Hill (Ottawa) Queen's Park, York Region, Simcoe and Muskoka, City of Toronto to attend community events and meetings at York campuses.

Purpose: Reporting to the Director, Government and Community Relations (DGCR), the Government Relations Officer will be responsible for supporting the advancement of York University's strategic government relations strategic plan by ensuring opportunities are developed and long-term relationships are cultivated and maintained between the University and its key stakeholders which support the university's efforts to advance our institutional strategic priorities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Public Administration or Political Science. Requires a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

Experience: 5 years of related experience. Progressive experience in government relations, partner management and the development of policy material either for engagement with Government or within Government is required.

Knowledge: Understanding of government protocol. Knowledge of the structure, organization, key positions, and workings of Governments at a Minister's Office, departmental, and constituency level. Knowledge of government and partner relations principles. Knowledge of federal and provincial policy development processes and government priorities. Knowledge and understanding of lobbyist legislation and codes of conduct.

Skills: Ability to work in a highly matrixed and relationship-driven culture. Ability to work with multiple constituencies and demonstrate diplomacy. Able to influence government policies and positions. Effective communication skills. Effective organizational skills and detail-orientation. Effective research and analytical skills. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, flexible, proactive, efficient and resourceful. Able to work effectively on a team with highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to build effective relationships and influence internal and external partners. Able to effectively meet public policy goals of an organization.

Additional Notes: Normal office/executive suite environment. Required to travel to other locations, such as Parliament Hill (Ottawa) Queen's Park, York Region, Simcoe and Muskoka, City of Toronto to attend community events and meetings at York campuses. Occasional availability to attend events and meetings after hours and on weekends.

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*Compensation: York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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