Reporting to the inaugural Vice-President, Communications, the Executive Director provides leadership for McMaster's government relations, public policy, and advocacy activities. Serving as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership team, the Executive Director develops and executes an integrated government relations strategy that advances the University's priorities in research, innovation, education, health, infrastructure and student success. Through proactive engagement and coordination with internal constituents and external partners, the Executive Director advances McMaster’s interests with federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and provides strategic counsel on emerging political, policy, legislative, regulatory and funding developments, helping the University anticipate risks and opportunities, and strengthen its position in an evolving public policy environment. As a member of the McMaster Communications leadership team, the Executive Director helps align government relations, public affairs, issues management and institutional communications strategies in support of the University’s priorities.
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