Public Affairs Officer

**Regular/Temporary** - Temporary **Job Title** - Public Affairs Officer**Job ID** - 65374 **Location** - Central Campus**Open Date** - 10/03/2024 **Job Type** - Contractually Limited >12 **Close Date** - 11/01/2024 **Employee Group** - TMG **Favorite Job** **Department** - CMPA Public Affairs **Salary Grade/Band** - Band H **Salary Range** - $58079.00 - $75161.00 (annual) **Contract Duration** - 12.4 Months **Hours per Week** - 35 **Posting Details** **Public Affairs Officer** **McMaster Job Posting** Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs (CMPA) is responsible for McMaster’s communications (including, media relations, issues management, internal communications, neighbourhood relations), marketing and branding, and public affairs with all three levels of government. It is a dynamic team of professionals who support each other’s success and development. We are seeking an equally talented **Public Affairs Officer** **(hiring range**:$58,079 to $63,000** **annually) **to join our award-winning team. This position reports to the Associate Director, Public Affairs and is based in Hamilton. Ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities, McMaster University is devoted to the cultivation of human potential, realized through our innovative educational programs, cutting-edge research, and the diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni who make up the McMaster family. Dedicated to creating a Brighter World, we recognize that our people are our most valuable resource. Those who join McMaster will find a community of talented individuals who are inspired by the university's commitment to embodying the values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork. It is through these talented individuals, their creativity and drive for results that has earned McMaster its reputation as being Canada's "most innovative" university. The Public Affairs Officer will contribute to the development and enhancement of positive relationships with all levels of government, by providing high quality meaningful opportunities for engagement, in support of McMaster University’s mission and vision. This position will assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of government relations at all levels. In addition, the Public Affairs Officer will contribute to ensuring that elected officials, civil servants and other stakeholders are well informed and updated on McMaster’s activities, accomplishments and priorities, and keep up to date on government issues and opportunities and share with the Public Affairs team. Due to the nature of this position some evening and week-end work as well as occasional travel within the GTHA & occasional domestic travel will be required. **How You’ll Succeed**: Communication & Coordination - Contribute government relations information and content to internal communication vehicles, including the daily news. - Track results and performance measures to aide in decision making, program development and implementation and recommend modifications and improvements in relation to the Public Affairs portfolio. - Coordinate all activities as appropriate with other university and CMPA functions, including communications (including, media relations, issues management, internal communications, neighbourhood relations), marketing and branding, and related work in the academic faculties. - Participate, from time to time, in CMPA projects such as project teams and work teams. - Support McMaster University’s priorities with government at all levels. Research/Correspondence and Written Work - Responsible for researching, writing and editing documents, including but not limited to, correspondence, event plans, proposals and briefing materials for internal stakeholders in support of advocacy initiatives. - Support the development and implementation of government relations strategies and objectives by developing documents including briefing notes. - Create and produce printed materials, both conventional and electronic - Develop, update and deliver presentations and represent CMPA in various public-speaking environments. - Undertake research in support of advocacy activities and keep advised of government initiatives, particularly those relating to the funding of universities. Relationship Building - Provide support and build relationships with stakeholders by accompanying university leadership and key volunteers on visits as appropriate. - Represent CMPA through correspondence, both paper and electronic, phone and in-person contact. This includes acting as a first point of contact for stakeholder concerns and complaints. - Update and maintain information in various relationship management databases. **_ Who You Are: _** - You bring a minimum 3 years’ experience in government and/or government relations - You bring a university degree (a McMaster university degree is an asset) - You bring experience in research and monitoring public policy and legislative developments - You bri