Public Affairs Advisor

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 seeking an equally talented Public Affairs Advisor to provide strategic support and counsel to internal and external stakeholders.

University Advancement at McMaster University encompasses the areas of Communications & Public Affairs, Marketing, Alumni Advancement, Development, Stewardship, Volunteer Engagement, and Advancement Services & Operations; areas that coordinate their activities and work as a team to strengthen McMaster’s relationships, build its reputation, and grow resources. It is our values that help us to achieve our vision and mission; they are Integrity, Quality, Respect, Service, Strategy and Teamwork.

Reporting to the Executive Advisor, Public Affairs, this individual will help build and preserve the University's reputation with government through strategic communications. This position is responsible for planning and implementing proactive government relations strategies at all levels of government but particularly focused on the provincial government. This role routinely deals with confidential and highly sensitive information, issuing a variety of communications on behalf of the University. The Public Affairs Advisor is a dynamic and experienced communicator, responsible for managing communications on behalf of the University.

Depending on level of experience the salary range for this position will be between $66,642.00 to $70,000 annually.
- Hybrid work arrangements and flexible working hours to promote employee wellbeing
- Industry-leading paid time off (vacation, personal management days, and holiday closure)
- Generous salary range with annual performance pay and merit-informed salary review processes
- Comprehensive benefits package (physical health, mental health, dental, vision and healthcare spending account) and group retirement plans
- Top-up for pregnancy and parental leaves
- Annual professional development allowance as well as Tuition Assistance Program
- Accountable for developing, implementing and maintaining efficient and effective University communications strategies to support the Public Affairs portfolio
- Responsible for planning and evaluating McMaster's communications to external and internal audiences, including all levels of government
- Develops and implements strategies that support University initiatives involving access to, and understanding of, confidential material including University budgets and finances and various other areas
- Advocating on behalf of the University to all three levels of government.
- Works in a complex environment with multiple functions including examining, reviewing and assessing long-term goals as well as immediate needs for communications including digital media platforms
- Build effective communication projects by linking and working with other units, departments and leaders within the University
- Responsible for the creation of project budgets
- Supervise some editorial content of the Daily News website and the official University social media platforms related to government relations
- Identify emerging communication trends and tools and position the University for success in these appropriate channels
- Plays a key role supporting issues management for the University, planning and issuing communications to help build and preserve the University' s reputation. Requiring a high level of confidentiality.

**How To Apply**

**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.