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About the role

  • Director shaping stakeholder experiences, partnerships, and sponsorship revenue for Invest Ottawa’s Bayview Yards innovation hub. Leading placemaking, events, tenant relations, and community engagement in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver a best-in-class, end-to-end stakeholder experience across events, tenancy, sponsorships, and onsite activations.
  • Lead placemaking strategy at Bayview Yards using storytelling, design, technology, and programming.
  • Develop and execute an integrated sponsorship and partnership strategy.
  • Drive earned revenue growth through sponsorships, space usage, events, tenancy, and value-added services.
  • Build, manage, and steward strategic partner relationships, including sponsorship fulfillment and reporting.
  • Foster an inclusive onsite innovation ecosystem through events and community programming.
  • Connect internal teams and external stakeholders to align goals and ensure consistent stakeholder experiences.
  • Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team across experience, partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate events.
  • Serve as coach, ambassador, and senior representative for staff, VIPs, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Use data, insights, and community feedback to shape annual plans, KPIs, and funding proposals.
  • Oversee tenant relations, contracting, and fulfillment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

  • Degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Tourism & Hospitality, or related field, or equivalent leadership experience
  • 7+ years of senior-level experience in innovation, economic development, major events, corporate and strategic partnerships, or placemaking
  • Documented success in revenue generation and sponsorship development, representing deals from $100K to $3M+
  • 5+ years leading and mentoring dynamic teams in tech-driven or community-focused organizations
  • Passion for trendspotting, user experience design, and reimagining inspiring spaces
  • Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience with contracts, budgeting, negotiation, and stakeholder reporting
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data for decision-making
  • Ability to balance brand, audience needs, and strategic priorities
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
  • Appreciation for DEI, creative placemaking, and integrating arts, technology, and culture
  • Strong writing and presentation skills in English
  • French considered a strong asset

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Barrier-free work environment
  • Specialized accommodation during the evaluation process
  • Confidential handling of accommodation information

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$108,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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