Senior Director, External Relations

Generate Canada

. Shape and lead Generate Canada’s approach to external engagement and influence .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$115,000 - CA$125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations, public policy, and partnership development, with a strong ability to cultivate relationships and influence stakeholders across various sectors. Proficient in strategic communication, thought leadership, and systems-change initiatives relevant to environmental and social issues.

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Government RelationsPublic PolicyPartnership DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationBilingual Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationThought LeadershipFunding Proposal DevelopmentResearch PromotionCRM ManagementPolicy BriefingEvent CoordinationMulti-Stakeholder EngagementSystems-Change KnowledgeCorporate Partnership Stewardship

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPublic SpeakingCollaborationInfluenceStewardship

Industry Keywords

Environmental StudiesPolitical ScienceNot-for-Profit ManagementClimate ChangeSocial WellbeingMarket-BuildingDecentralized OrganizationsMulti-Stakeholder CoalitionsFunding StrategiesGovernment Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Strengthen CRM/relationship management, briefing templates, government-engagement protocols, and thought-leadership content pipelines
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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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