Executive Director, Strategic Reporting and Government Relations bei Durham College

Executive Director, Strategic Reporting and Government Relations
 COMPETITION NO. AD25-11
Band 14: $141,161 - $176,451

AboutDurham College:
DurhamCollege (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students todevelop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus onexperiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, appliedresearch, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known forhaving the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changingworkforce.

Aleader in innovative teaching and learning, DC offers a wide rangeof market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinarymanagement, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades,science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services,media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – includingsix honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate inprofessional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent thecollege, both locally and around the world.

Aforward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation andsustainability, DC is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as aTop 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times. 

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Summary:

Durham College (DC) seeks a strategic and trusted leader to join the Officeof the President, as Executive Director, Strategic Reporting and GovernmentRelations. Reporting directly to the President, the Executive Director,Strategic Reporting and Government Relations will provide high-level advising,leadership, and coordination to ensure the effective operation of the Office ofthe President and the advancement of institutional priorities.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, senior leaders, andkey internal and external stakeholders, the Executive Director, StrategicReporting and Government Relations will support strategic planning andreporting, policy development, and organizational effectiveness. The role alsoprovides oversight of the college’s government relations function, ensuring acohesive, strategic, and proactive approach to institutional messaging andpublic policy engagement.

Serving as a central point of coordination for high-priority initiatives,the Executive Director, Strategic Reporting and Government Relations will playa pivotal role in aligning the President’s vision with operational executionand advancing the goals and objectives of the college’s strategic vision. Indoing so, the incumbent will uphold DC’s purpose and values while activelysupporting the preservation of the college’s distinctive people-centredculture. The Executive Director, Strategic Reporting and Government Relationswill lead cross-functional projects, foster a culture of collaboration,accountability and excellence, and represent the college with professionalismand integrity in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders andpartners. 

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support of the President and ExecutiveLeadership Team:

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the President on key operational, administrative, and strategic matters.
  
• Function as a strategic liaison for the Executive Leadership Team to support the advancement of college goals and priorities.
  
• Monitor emerging issues, key deadlines, and high-impact activities to support timely, well-informed executive decision-making.
  
• Identify and address emerging issues that come to the Office of the President using facts, diplomacy, and appropriate engagement of resources.
  
• Draft high-level reports, speaking notes, and correspondence on behalf of the President.
  
• Review materials, prepare briefing notes and updates to streamline the President’s workload and ensure priority issues receive focused attention.
  
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team and senior leadership to lead the development and submission of reports, oversee strategic projects, and ensure the timely execution of key deliverables.
  
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure alignment of activities with DC’s vision, values, and purpose, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans, the Annual Reports, and reports to the Board of Governors.
  
• Maintain the President’s confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
  
• Promote college values, including equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and Indigenous reconciliation.
  
• Represent the President at meetings and events, as required.
  

Government and External Relations:

• Lead the development and execution of the college’s government relations strategy in alignment with the institutional strategic priorities.
  
• Collaborate and build relationships with municipal, provincial, and federal government representatives.
  
• Monitor policy developments and political landscapes to ensure aligned advocacy and institutional positioning efforts and assess potential impacts and opportunities for the college.
  
• Prepare briefing materials, policy submissions, and advocacy strategies to support funding requests and policy engagement.
  
• Coordinatewith relevant stakeholders to advance government priorities and strengthen thecollege’s public profile.
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, political science, education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in post-secondary education, the public sector, or within complex institutions.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming.
  
• Demonstrated track record of success in leading teams in communications and/or government and stakeholder relations.
  
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong advocacy abilities, and a high level of political acuity and strategic insight.
  
• Experience advising and briefing senior executives, writing reports, preparing presentations, and representing the college internally and externally.
  
• Proven ability to lead through influence, build strong relationships with internal, external, business, political and civic constituencies, and manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
  
• Demonstratedexperience in strategic planning, project management, and organizationaloperations.

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 8:00 p.m. EST on November 13. Competition number AD25-11.

 Contact Us  T:905.721.3073  [email protected]
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.