Job Description

Who We Are

SFU Government Relations helps advance SFU\'s academic, research, and community engagement priorities by developing strategic and long-term relationships with key government and community stakeholders. We provide clarity on the purpose and practice of government relations and encourage coordinated, strategic and collaborative interactions. We maintain a database (CRM), work with and report out to senior leadership on government relations and engagement.

About the Role

The main purpose of the role is to be a strong coordinator and respectful communicator with diverse internal and external audiences. The role supports SFU\'s senior leadership in advancing SFU priorities by working respectfully and collaboratively with senior leaders, colleagues, partners and stakeholders. This role is critical in supporting the organization with excellent and timely research, analysis and time-sensitive coordination of a wide range of activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent ability to be diplomatic and professional.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds/levels within organizations and communicate effectively (oral and written).
• Excellent ability to manage a wide range of competing priorities.
• Excellent ability to engage collaboratively with individuals and teams internally and externally.
• Excellent ability to be respectful and inclusive with colleagues, team members, stakeholders and partners.
• Understanding of truth and reconciliation and importance of First Nations engagement as part of government relations.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Humanities, Business, or Social Sciences) with one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent research, report writing skills, and presentation skills, including the ability to produce concise reports and briefs in a timely manner with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in the use of standard office, web publishing, and graphic design applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.); use CRM, web development and multi-media applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful, collaborative and inclusive working relationships across a diverse range of university departments and external partners (including government, First Nations).
• Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 1 year from start date.

Please note: Ideal candidate must be willing to travel within and out-of-province if required.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

Simon Fraser University