U15 Canada

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U15 Canada represents Canada’s leading research universities. We advance research, innovation, and higher education through evidence-informed advocacy, strong partnerships, and effective engagement with government and sector leaders. The Manager, Partnerships & Public Affairs plays a key role in keeping our stakeholder engagement, communications, and government relations work running smoothly—through strong coordination, clear writing, and reliable research support. What you’ll do Stakeholder engagement & partnerships • Coordinate meetings, roundtables, and events (scheduling, agendas, materials, logistics, follow-up) • Maintain contact records (engagement history, priorities) to support outreach and advocacy • Support U15-chaired committees/working groups (prep, minutes/records of decision, action-item tracking) • Provide coordination support for international partner engagement, including the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network (committees, delegations, working groups) Communications & government relations • Monitor and summarize media coverage in research, innovation, and higher education • Support producing social media content • Track Parliamentary and committee activity relevant to U15 priorities • Coordinate government relations activities (meeting logistics, correspondence, briefing materials, document management) and support the U15 Government Relations and Communications Tables What you bring • Undergraduate degree in public policy, public administration, political science, communications, or a related field (graduate degree is an asset) • Strong research, data, analytical, and writing skills—able to synthesize complex information into clear, decision-ready products • 2+ years in coordination- and writing-intensive roles (public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement, government relations, or similar) • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines with strong attention to detail • Sound judgment, professionalism, and a collaborative, proactive working style • Knowledge of Canada’s higher education, research, and innovation landscape is an asset • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset Why this role You’ll support work at the intersection of research, innovation, and public policy—helping strengthen relationships and deliver well-run engagement that advances U15 Canada’s impact. To apply: via LinkedIn or by email to directorate@u15.ca. Applications must be submitted by January 26. Location/work model: In-person in the Ottawa office U15 Canada is committed to an inclusive hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know.