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Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource – its people.
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Director, Government Relations
Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Economic Impact (VP, SPEI), the Director, Government Relations will be the key lead for all government relations activities. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing an effective government relations strategy that identifies opportunities for Mitacs to partner with governments to positively drive impact across the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Articulate and collaborative, the Director will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with relevant federal government officials, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The Director will monitor and influence global, national, and provincial innovation policy priorities, sharing key insights internally and externally. Nurturing a small team, the Director will support a high-performance team, fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.
If the Director is bilingual and speaks French, they will take over the Quebec file as well, offering a seamless, culturally and linguistically aligned approach to government relations in that key region. This ability to manage federal and provincial communications across both English and French-speaking jurisdictions will enhance Mitacs' capacity to build stronger relationships and influence outcomes on a national scale, further reducing the need for external consultants in specialized areas. By consolidating these responsibilities internally, Mitacs can foster greater consistency in messaging, improve strategic impact, and achieve significant cost savings over time.
As the ideal candidate, you bring relevant undergraduate credentials (political science, public policy etc.), ideally at a postgraduate level. You have 10+ years’ experience in a partnership, government relations, or public policy role, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. You are experienced creating and implementing multi-jurisdictional strategies that align with innovation policies. As a trusted advisor, you have a well-established network at all levels of government, and you understand how to construct and negotiate complex contribution agreements that will serve the needs of the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Fluently bilingual in both official languages, you are a great people leader that sets clear, accountable goals with your team, fostering a culture equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
The Director, Government Relations plays a significant role in the continued success of Mitacs. The Director will formulate and drive the implementation of a robust government relations strategy, ensuring coordination, alignment, and collaboration across the organization. With the GR team, the SD will secure and manage complex, multi-million-dollar funding agreements with both federal and provincial governments.
Responsibilities
Overall Leadership
National Partnerships Strategy & Planning
External Relationship Management
Staff Management
Indicative Key Performance Indicators
Location & Travel
Hiring Range: $115,920 - $137,655
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
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