Senior Policy and Governance Advisor

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

The vision for York's School of Medicine is to educate exceptional physicians, advance innovation, and reimagine health care to improve outcomes for all. The mission of the School of Medicine is to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems.

The School will educate medical learners who:
1) aspire to become primary doctors and other generalist specialists, particularly in North Toronto/York Region/South Simcoe and North Simcoe/Muskoka region.
2) are drawn to the principles of population health.
3) bring inter disciplinary, Indigenous and international perspectives and experiences in ways that advance and evolve medical practice. and
4) are inspired by the ways health technologies will improve outcomes and equity.

Reporting to the Director, Transition Teams, the Senior Policy and Governance Advisor provides end-to-end leadership for policy development and academic governance activities supporting the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) and Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) programmes within the York University School of Medicine (SoM). This role combines policy analysis, research, drafting, strategic advising, and governance coordination to establish and sustain a coherent, accreditation-aligned policy framework.

The Senior Policy and Governance Advisor serves as the primary institutional author and steward for the development, revision, and interpretation of policies, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, university policies and bylaws, collective agreements, and applicable legislation for the School. The role integrates analytical rigour with strategic judgement to ensure policy coherence, quality, and compliance across the School of Medicine.

Additionally, this role requires close collaboration with Labour Relations and the Office of General Counsel to ensure that School of Medicine policies align with collective agreements, employment legislation, and institutional risk frameworks. The Advisor participates in confidential discussions related to clinical faculty conduct, discipline, remediation, and professional standards, and provides policy leadership on matters that have direct labour relations and accreditation implications.

The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, exercises discretion and sound judgement, and actively contributes to continuous improvement and change management within the School.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Public Policy, Health Administration, Higher Education, Law, or a related field.
  
  Note:
  
  Requires verification of degrees/credentials
• Five (5) years of related experience in policy development, governance, academic administration, or health-system planning in a large and complex institutional environment. Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing complex policies, advising senior leadership and facilitating consultations with diverse stakeholders.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal ( ) and refer to posting 113767.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities.