Government Relations Coordinator

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 13

The base salary will be $62,480 - $89,040 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Government Relations Office maintains strategic relationships with public officials at all levels of government and seeks to proactively align public policy objectives and the University’s strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

The Government Relations Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to the Executive Director, Government Relations and Government Relations Office to ensure that their time and efforts are focused on priorities that require their direct oversight. The role will review and evaluate requests, inquiries and issues directed to the Executive Director, and will either respond, refer to another resource, or escalate to the Executive Director as appropriate. The Government Relations Coordinator will independently determine the importance of requested meetings, and manage the Executive Director’s calendar to ensure their time and attention is directed toward priority issues. The role will coordinate event logistics and arrangements for government relations events and high-profile meetings as required, and maintain confidential contact lists and related information. The Government Relations Coordinator will proactively draft materials including briefing notes and correspondence, and liaise with a variety of stakeholders to focus the Executive Director’s time on final reviews, approvals and the establishment of action plans.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree with a major in Business Administration, Political Science or other related field
• Project management courses or certification would be an asset

Experience:

• 3 years administrative experience supporting a senior leader in a large, complex office environment
• Experience providing administrative support in a government relations environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures and with best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of best practices for handling sensitive and confidential information and with best practices in records maintenance
• Familiarity with event management techniques and tools and with project management methodologies
• Communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, write clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Client service skills with an ability to apply tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues and a range of personalities, motives and interests
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Problem solving skills with a sense of urgency in resolving issues and getting tasks completed
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
• Strong familiarity with the Canadian, Ontario, and London political environment preferred

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #43521 by 11:59PM on July 2, 2026.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.