Director, Government and Community Relations

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NORQUEST COLLEGE Full time

**Job Description**:
**DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS**

**EXTERNAL RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS**

Norquest is searching for an experienced and dedicated leader to join our Government Relations team as a Director, Government and Community Relations. This position is crucial for enhancing the College’s visibility, influence, capacity to secure support and resources, and a key advisor to the College’s leadership on government and community relations matters such as: legislative developments, community engagement activities, college events, social responsibility and the impact of these on the College.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Develops and executes government relations plans, strategies, tactics, and materials for all levels of government in alignment with the organization's strategic priorities, supporting a diverse and inclusive educational sector.
- Demonstrates strong political acumen in analyzing key government documents including budgets, strategic plans, news releases, and policy announcements from all levels of government, as well as strategically relevant policy documents from third parties.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with an extensive network of strategically relevant contacts within the government, public service, post-secondary sector and other relevant stakeholder communities to ensure the college remains apprised of all relevant updates, outcomes, and initiatives.
- Oversees the planning and execution of College events that engage both the internal campus community and external stakeholders, fostering a sense of inclusivity and partnership, ensuring the events are strategically positioned and reflect the College’s values and goals.
- Provides leadership, direction and oversight to the Government and Community Relations team. This includes ensuring all employees have access to an appropriate professional development and performance review process with their direct supervisor in order to enable their short
- and long-term success.
- Manages the relationship with any external vendors providing services, both project and contract based. This includes ensuring that NorQuest receives value for money and outcome delivery from these engagements.
- Develops and executes year-to-year operational plans, multi-year business and strategic plans, and other deliverables required to support the short, medium, and long-term objectives of the Government and Community Relations team and provides input into the development of the College’s strategic plans.
- Maintains an intimate knowledge of the college planning cycle and the deliverables required from the External Relations portfolio. Ensures all deliverables are completed on time while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Provides project management leadership in collating, integrating, and synthesizing internal information from across the organization with relevant external information in order to ensure key government and community relations products are delivered as required. These include, but are not limited to, reports, policy/issues briefs, key messages, letters and recommendations.
- Works closely with the Chief of Staff & Director of Strategy, Media Relations & Communications Consultant, and others to proactively ensure that the Executive Team is apprised of any and all relevant activities and updates from government.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- University degree in Business or an equivalent, Master’s degree preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 8+ years of related experience, time spent working with elected officials and/or in a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset.
- Deep understanding of political, legislative, and community landscapes, with a focus on EDI and Indigenization.
- Expert knowledge of government policy-making and legislative processes with the ability to interpret and explain legislation.
- Established relationships with officials in government ministries, departments and agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and develop effective partnerships with industry, all levels of government, educational institutions, community groups, and other key external stakeholder groups.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**

As a difference maker you bring:

- Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills, acting with a high level of professionalism and business acumen.
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and exercise judgement in changing and politically sensitive situations.
- Excellent planning, organizational, financial management, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-departmental activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment that supports the College’s growth.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other team members from other areas of expertise within the organization.

***

**SALARY**:$131,010-$179,846 annually, refle

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