Government Relations Advisor

Location: St. Catharines

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!

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October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Monitor, identify and analyze emerging government policy developments and ongoing legislative and regulatory proposals which could impact the University;
Ensure that actions and correspondence involving government are in compliance with all legislative acts as referenced in the Lobbying Act, Ethics Act, and Integrity Act;
Provide research, policy analysis, and analytical support on a broad range of issues stemming from Brock University’s interactions with government, institutional partners, and other external stakeholders to advise senior administration;
Provide advice to the Government & Community Relations team on public policy, government directions and government protocols;
Provide research and information in support of advice to university departments to assist with the development of strategic provincial and federal government funding submissions and implementation of funded projects;
Coordinate and provide support (e.g. reviewing and writing) towards Brock’s strategic government funding submissions;
Prepare briefing materials and recommendations for senior administration, faculty and staff on government policy, programs and legislation;
Prepare briefing materials on Brock initiatives and programs for government officials promoting Brock’s strategic priorities and strengths;
Write correspondence and materials for government audiences;
Develops and maintains strategic relationships with policy makers in government organizations to enhance Brock’s role as a partner with government entities and to assist in shaping public policy initiatives;
Represent Brock University at meetings and events in the community and with government officials;
Act as first point of contact for incoming government inquires;
Through events and tours, showcase Brock’s research, innovation, and academic strengths to government and other partners;
Coordinate logistics, prepare itineraries, and ensure that government campus visits, events, and tours are executed with professionalism, a high degree of care, and meet the expectations of internal and external participants.
This role may occasionally require work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, based on operational needs.
Key

Skills and Experience:

A university degree in political science or a related field and/or discipline. Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Work experience with government, whether through industry, or in a political or government office role;
Understanding of the university sector, government and community leaders, and the Niagara region;
Experience working with government officials, through industry government…