Justin Carmichael

Surrey,B.C.

Summary

Experienced and dedicated government relations specialist, with strong skills in analysis and effective communication to effectively advocate for institutional priorities and initiatives with various government bodies at all levels. Proven to be committed at advancing key objectives and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in government and the community.

Work History

Government Relations Specialist

Simon Fraser University

01.2019 - Current

Coordinated and supported over 100 annual high-level meetings, outreach efforts, and public events annually on behalf of university's executive team
Promoted institution's priorities and initiatives and garnered significant support from government officials at all levels
Played strategic role in building engagement and community support crucial for securing approval for Burnaby Mountain Urban Transit Gondola by Burnaby City Council
Spearheaded high-profile events involving all levels of government, including: Facilitated the announcement of creation of the Canada Pacific Economic
Development Agency; Arranged a tour of SFU Child Care Facilities with the Deputy Prime Minister; and coordinated a fireside chat with Minister Duclos and Vancouver-based social enterprises
Directed creation of custom Salesforce platform for SFU Government Relations purposes by working with SFU IT Specialists, including clearer metric monitoring, priority and initiative tracking, and logistic coordination for outbound trips and meetings.

Government Relations Coordinator

Simon Fraser University

04.2018 - 01.2019

Initiated and Coordinated meetings with government officials of all levels and supplied associated materials and background information for meetings
Maintained internal digital records of previous engagements and existing and past documentation related to institution’s critical priorities, including revamp of Government Relations internal document filing system by implementing new document labeling standard for tracking and retention of necessary information for day-to-day operations of Government Relations Team

Commercial and Economic Statecraft Intern

United States Of America Consulate General

01.2013 - 08.2013

Produced detailed and time-sensitive reporting on topics relevant to interest of economic and political activities in British Columbia and Canada, in either long-form cables or in precise short-form think pieces and briefings
Provided detailed briefing materials to Consulate officials, and even to Matt Mead, then-Governor of Wyoming, on coal exports and impacts on Canada-U.S Relations.

Education

Master of Public Policy -

Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, B.C.

2025

"Implementing On-Campus COVID-19 Rapid Testing" - B.C. Priorities Project
4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.

2017

Skills

Canadian Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and First Nations Government and Politics
Canadian Public Administration
Intergovernmental Relations
Stakeholder Engagement
Policy Analysis
Community Engagement

Written and Verbal Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Project Management
Event Management
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop

Certification

SAN’YAS Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, April 2019
Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, March 2021