Senior Director leading government engagement, partnerships, and thought leadership for Generate Canada’s clean-economy Solution Spaces. Building influence and funding across Canadian stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Shape and lead Generate Canada’s approach to external engagement and influence
Design and execute strategies to cultivate and steward funders and collaborators across industries, government, academia, and NGOs
Develop and execute a thought leadership strategy positioning Generate Canada, its Solution Spaces, and partners as credible sources of expertise
Identify, support, and engage leaders, policymakers, academics, and collaborators in events and communications
Support commissioning, shaping, and promotion of research, reports, op-eds, and speaking opportunities
Partner with Solution Space leaders to identify and amplify insights from ongoing convening
Design, coordinate, and lead government engagement with elected officials, policy advisors, and civil servants
Monitor policy and legislative developments and provide briefings to the CEO, Managing Directors, and Board
Represent Generate Canada in government and multi-stakeholder policy forums
Support preparation for government meetings, consultations, and submissions
Build and maintain a structured map of government relationships and coordinated engagement calendar
Cultivate and steward corporate, association, and foundation partnerships securing financial and in-kind support
Develop contributor recognition, partnership pipeline, and stewardship tools, policies, and systems
Develop cases for support, funding proposals, and sponsorship packages
Identify opportunities to amplify Solution Spaces’ outreach and networks
Contribute to Board and funder reporting on external affairs impact and progress
Report to the President & CEO and collaborate with Solution Space senior leaders and communications/government relations staff
Requirements
10+ years of progressively senior experience in government relations, public policy, communications, and/or partnerships/development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business, environmental studies, public policy, political science, communications, not-for-profit management or fundraising, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior government officials and translate policy environments into organizational strategy
Proven success securing and stewarding significant corporate, philanthropic, or blended-finance partnerships
Excellent written, public speaking, and media/stakeholder communication skills
Knowledge of or strong affinity for systems-change, multi-stakeholder coalitions, market-building, and relevant economy, environment, climate change, and social wellbeing issues
Experience in decentralized, multi-stakeholder, or federated organizations
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada
Bilingual proficiency in English/French is a strong asset
Benefits
Remote work in Canada
Up to 20% occasional travel
Reasonable adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Human-reviewed application process without AI screening
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