Manager, Partnerships and Public Affairs

Manager, Partnerships and Public Affairs

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.

U15 Canada’s 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.

• Coordinate meetings, round tables, 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)

• Monitor and summarize media coverage in research, innovation, and higher education
• 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

• 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

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 Linked In or by email to  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.