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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number S181147P
Position Title Manager, Public Affairs
Position Number 00000
Employee Group Administrator
Position Status Regular Part-Time

Start Date
End Date (if applicable)
Department University Relations

Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
Working with us

At the heart of Capilano University, is our University Relations team that stands as a pillar dedicated to cultivating a culture of giving, engagement, and community building.

Encompassing philanthropy, alumni engagement, university relations, communications, marketing, as well as university events and ceremonies, we are a collaborative and innovative team of inspired professionals.

Through strategic partnerships and dedicated efforts, we seek to be the architects of lasting connections making a profound impact on the academic, cultural, and social fabric of CapU, not only enhancing our reputation but brining communities together and fulfilling our collective purpose.

Are you ready to be a catalyst for community engagement and contribute to a purpose-driven team? Join our University Relations, where your efforts will not only shape the present but also play a pivotal role in securing a vibrant and impactful future for Capilano University.

What you'll do

The manager of public affairs is a pivotal role responsible for developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives to effectively engage with community partners and government bodies at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. The position manages and records University engagement with municipal, provincial, and federal elected officials, as well as government senior staff and business and community leaders to develop positive long-term relationships to build support for university initiatives.

This position manages the relationship and directs and evaluates the work of external government relations vendor(s) to build comprehensive plans in support of government and community relations. The incumbent takes complex subject matter and formulates action plans to lead a variety of public relations initiatives aimed at the government and other partners and representatives in the community. The incumbent is skilled in researching and preparing briefing papers for Executive and highly responsive and respectful to tight deadlines.

The manager represents Capilano University to internal and external audiences as required, reports to the director, communications, and works closely with the vice-president, university relations. In this role, the manager may represent the director when requested.

This position is privy to confidential matters including University strategy and labour relations.

• Develops and implements comprehensive strategic plans related to government and community relations to build awareness and political support for university initiatives. This includes directing and evaluating the work of external vendor(s) as needed to support the development and implementation of plans.
• Communicates priorities, developments, successes and challenges to support leadership and executive communications.
• Responds to community, government, and partner requests for information with timeliness and accuracy.
• Works closely with colleagues across the University's departments and faculties to create plans, briefing notes, budget submissions to the government, FAQs, backgrounders, key messages, letters, etc. related to government issues and initiatives.
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains strategic relationships that publicly align government and other key stakeholder priorities with university priorities. Maintains external leads and contacts, ensuring adequate communication on a regular basis to proactively address areas of concern and leverage areas of alignment to promote and enhance public and political support for university initiatives and initiatives impacting the University.
• Collaborates and consults with the director, indigenous education & affairs to ensure protocol is followed in building relationships with Indigenous nations as part of government and community relations.

What you'll bring

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Government Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a public sector environment or large, complex organization.

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Benefits

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Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

This position will work three (3) days per week.
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group 10

Salary

This position has a salary range of $85,711 (minimum) to $114,281 (midpoint) to $125,709 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will typically be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Additionally, Capilano University also offers a competitive total rewards package (college pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, health spending account, modified work week, remote working options, etc.)
Union N/A
Job Open Date 05/07/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Have you completed a post-secondary degree or diploma in Government Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, or Communications?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have 8+ years of recent work experience in a public sector environment or large, complex organization?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents * Transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation
• LinkedIn Profile Link
• Proof of Education
• Certification 1
• Certification 2

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