Policy Analyst, Government Relations

Policy Analyst, Government Relations

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Job Summary
The Government and Institutional Relations (GIR) department within University Relations is aimed at advancing University priority initiatives in alignment with public and government interests while also further developing and enhancing relationships and partnerships at the provincial, federal and municipal level. It is a very high profile, highly energetic environment that is both demanding and fast-paced.

Reporting to the Director, GIR and receiving day-to-day direction from the Director, Community Relations the Policy Analyst, Government Relations is responsible for providing analytical, research, administrative and project management support to facilitate strategic decision making. This includes preparing briefing/speaking notes, reports, proposals, correspondence, etc. on behalf of both directors and, as required, the VP, University Relations. In addition, the Policy Analyst, GIR serves as contact for the unit, providing information and advice to stakeholders regarding University and Government priorities and initiatives, participates on committees and working groups and acts as the directors’ delegate when necessary.

**Job Description**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide data analysis and research support for the department of GIR by collecting, synthesizing and interpreting complex material and data related to University and Government priorities and initiatives in order to facilitate strategic decision making that may have University-wide implications. Contribute to the development of GIR/community relations strategies and advocacy plans.
- Assist with the planning of ministerial visits and government announcements as well as delegation visits. Manage the execution of these plans.
- Monitor media reports, university and government announcements to track and report on trends, policy issues and opportunities. Pro-actively identify areas of strategic opportunity for Queen’s University and other partners. Recognize urgency and timeliness of government relations issues and the need to inform horizontally across the campus.
- Prepare briefing/speaking notes, correspondence, reports, presentations, proposals and other short-term and long-term planning documents that are often sensitive and/or confidential in nature.
- Provide support for community relations activities including attending consultation meetings, taking and distributing detailed notes, and assisting with follow-up. Attend City Council and committee meetings as appropriate and prepare reports for the Director, GIR on any relevant information.
- Liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior university administrators, academic and administrative units, colleagues at other universities, and officials from various levels of Government. Serve as contact for the unit, answering questions and providing information and advice regarding University and Government priorities and initiatives. Represent the GIR unit at meetings across campus as appropriate.
- Prepare draft briefing/speaking notes, reports and presentations for use by the VP, University Relations and the Principal.
- Manage and coordinate special projects with well-defined objectives and outcomes from start to finish, which includes developing plans, investigating and seeking feedback, effectively managing risks, anticipating challenges, making recommendations, revising accordingly and implementing.
- Maintain and coordinate all reporting related to lobbying registries at the Provincial and Federal level.
- Support internal coordination on internal and external reporting as required. This includes initial outreach and coordination of information against deadlines.
- Maintain, update and ensure accuracy and integrity of information and data contained within office databases such as Maximizer and electronic and working files.
- Provide work direction, and technical/functional guidance to staff. Schedule and assign work and oversee its completion. Coordinate and monitor workflow.
- Undertake other duties as required in support of the GIR department and its initiatives.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- University degree in communications, political studies, or related field combined with 5+ years of experience within government providing comprehensive research and analytical support, project management and implementation, and proposal and report writing.
- Proven project management skills and capacity along with demonstrated advanced computer skills including extensive kn