Public Affairs Intern

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

McMaster University fuels curiosity, inquiry and discovery. Every day, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our world-class, interdisciplinary research and our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning. Our students, researchers and staff are among the best and brightest.

Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs (CMPA) at McMaster encompasses the areas that build the University's relationships, reputation, and resources. It is our values that help us to achieve our vision and mission; they are integrity, quality, respect, service, strategy and teamwork.

**Primary Functions**:Research, Writing and general Government Relations support

**Job Profile**:
The office of Public Affairs at McMaster University seeks an individual with an interest in public policy and government relations to join our dynamic team. Public Affairs plays an important role at our institution given the highly regulated nature of the sector. We undertake public affairs activities with all three levels of government. Our main goal is to ensure that McMaster is an active participant in the public policy process particularly in areas with the greatest impact on our sector. We work to develop positive relationships with political decision makers and civil servants in an effort to become a trusted partner of government.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Public Affairs, the Intern may be responsible for any or all of the following:

- Preparing drafts of advocacy submissions to government
- Providing support in the development/drafting of government relations presentations
- Monitoring press conferences and preparing briefing materials
- Reviewing provincial and federal debates (Hansard) for opportunities and challenges
- Drafting introductory letters and thank you letters to key government officials
- Writing briefing notes on opportunities and challenges for review
- Drafting briefing materials for meetings (e.g., researching biographies)
- Preparation of newsletters

**Skills**:

- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
- Exceptional research abilities
- Proven experience working with PowerPoint presentations
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Organized, self‐motivated, and able to work both independently and as a team member

**Job Requirements**:

- A graduate from an undergraduate or graduate/post‐graduate program in public policy, social science, humanities, or a related field. A McMaster degree is an asset
- Have a theoretical and/or practical understanding of how government works
- Work experience as a researcher, writer, and/or in government is an asset

We are looking forward to the opportunity to help you enhance and develop knowledge and skills that will be useful for your career success; familiarize you with the opportunities that exist for careers in government relations and government, and provide you with extensive knowledge in the public policy realm at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. At the end of this opportunity, you should be well placed to advance in your career.

This is a full-time position consisting of 35 hours per week. Please note occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience within the range of $21-24/hour.

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Vaccination Policy Statement**

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all workers, students, volunteers and visitors. Effective October 18, 2021, all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person are required to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. This is a term and condition of employment. As defined by the provincial government, people are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series. Vaccines approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization will be recognized. The University will continu

  • Public Affairs Associate

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

    Posting #: **23510** - Openings Remaining: **1** - Full/Part Time: **Full Time** - Reg/Temp/Casual: **Regular** - Union: **Non-Union** - Hours of Work: **Monday to Friday; Days** - Time of Day: - Shift Length: - Open Date: **05/01/23** - Closing Date: **19/01/23** ***: The Public Affairs Associate is an integral part of the Public Affairs team. The...

  • Public Affairs Operations Specialist

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Mohawk College Full time

    **Public Affairs Operations Specialist** Status**: Full Time **Hours**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours/week **Home Campus**: Fennell **Payband**: 9 **Salary Range**: $74,175 - $92,720 **Posting Date**:March 7th, 2024 **Closing Date**: March 21st, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. We are committed to...

  • Public Affairs Specialist I

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

    **Position Details**: **Posting #**: 27186 **Department**:Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program **Employee Type**:Temporary, Full Time **If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:52 **Union**:Non-Union **Openings Remaining**:1 **Schedule**: **Work Days**: Monday to Friday **Time of Day**: Days **Shift**: 7.5 hour **This position may be scheduled at any of...

  • Senior Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    Senior Specialist (or Manager), Public Affairs (Product Communications & Patient Relations) __jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives...

  • Senior Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    Senior Specialist (or Manager), Public Affairs (Product Communications & Patient Relations) __jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives...

  • Senior Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    Senior Specialist (or Manager), Public Affairs (Product Communications & Patient Relations) __jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives...

  • Senior Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    Senior Specialist (or Manager), Public Affairs (Product Communications & Patient Relations) __jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives...

  • Manager, Marketing

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    **Are you interested in helping to create a Brighter World?** McMaster University fuels curiosity, inquiry and discovery. Every day, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our world-class, interdisciplinary research and our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning. Our students, researchers and staff are among the best and brightest. We are...

  • agency attorney interne

    2 days ago

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada City of New York Full time

    Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal counsel, litigation, contract and employment law services to DSS, HRA, and DHS's administrative and program areas to ensure the delivery of social services consistent with the federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Commercial Law Division is responsible...

  • Manager, Development

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    Are you ready to lead revenue growth to support McMaster’s student communities? Are you a bold, collaborative, and inclusive leader who can support a team of advancement professionals, and partner with academic and administrative champions to generate excitement and build capacity in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment? Are you passionate about...

  • attorney interne

    2 days ago

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada City of New York Full time

    Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal counsel, litigation, contract and employment law services to DSS, HRA, and DHS's administrative and program areas to ensure the delivery of social services consistent with the federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Commercial Law Division is responsible...

  • Senior Manager, Publications

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan...

  • Senior Manager, Publications

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan...

  • Senior Manager, Publications

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan...

  • Senior Manager, Publications

    4 weeks ago

    Hamilton, Canada Allergan Full time

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan...

  • Senior Manager, Publications

    3 days ago

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Allergan Full time

    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan...

  • Intern, Communications

    1 month ago

    Hamilton, Canada Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club Full time

    The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC Communications Department strives to offer the best media/public relations support in the Canadian Football League and the Canadian Premier League. The Communications Intern will play a key role in accomplishing this, while supporting both the football, soccer, and the business sides of the organization. The role will...

  • Chef, Développement Des Affaires

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

    **À PROPOS DE GOWLING WLG** Chez Gowling WLG, notre engagement envers l’excellence et la qualité du service commence par nos gens. À titre de cabinet juridique international dont les bureaux se situent au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, ailleurs en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie, nous sommes fiers de recruter et de retenir les meilleurs talents pour la...

  • Communications Manager

    2 months ago

    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    Are you interested in helping to create a Brighter World? Join the Communications team at McMaster University as a Manager, Communications - Human Resources. This is an opportunity to develop and implement a strategic communications plan that shares the stories of McMaster employees and helps to ensure that the University’s employee community is...

  • Communications Manager

    2 days ago

    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    Are you interested in helping to create a Brighter World? Join the Communications team at McMaster University as a Manager, Communications - Human Resources. This is an opportunity to develop and implement a strategic communications plan that shares the stories of McMaster employees and helps to ensure that the University’s employee community is...