Senior Partnerships Advisor

Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute

. Serve as account director for a designated portfolio of partners, ensuring compliance with the Partnerships team’s quality standards and guidelines .

Posted 11/11/2026contractMontreal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and partnership management, with a strong focus on strategic relationship building and compliance with quality standards. Proficient in leveraging industry knowledge and networks to identify opportunities and drive value for partners.

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Business DevelopmentPartnership ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Bilingual Communication (French and English)Strategic Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Business Development StrategyPartnership ComplianceIndustry AnalysisArtificial Intelligence FamiliarityConsulting Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkProactive MindsetResults-Oriented ApproachConfidence in Executive Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

Industry Keywords

EnergyCritical MineralsAgricultureStartup EcosystemStrategic Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as account director for a designated portfolio of partners, ensuring compliance with the Partnerships team’s quality standards and guidelines
Identify opportunities for synergy and maximize value for partners throughout their engagement with Mila
Work closely with the Partnerships team to effectively implement the business development strategy
Contribute to executing initiatives aimed at creating and strengthening strategic relationships and identifying new opportunities
Maintain a strong pipeline of high-quality partners by proactively approaching, or responding to inquiries from, new organizations and companies
Participate in discussions on partnership-related initiatives, including communications, events, the startup ecosystem, project development, and more
Track activities, including meetings and progress, with assigned organizations using the customer relationship management (CRM) system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; graduate degree is an asset
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant role, such as consulting or business development
Strong understanding of industry issues and an active network in at least one of the following fields: energy, critical minerals, or agriculture (an asset)
Familiarity with the field of artificial intelligence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
Ability to interact confidently and credibly with senior executives
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with numerous partners and stakeholders
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in a flexible and evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact
Comprehensive group insurance coverage, including health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and supplementary benefits
Employee and family assistance program
Access to telemedicine services
Vacation policy providing a minimum of 20 vacation days from the date of hire
Retirement savings plan with a minimum employer contribution of 4%
Generous flexible benefits allowance that allows you to customize your benefits based on what supports your well-being
Flexible hours, summer hours, and remote work options
Workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile Ex neighbourhood, close to public transportation
A team of experts in their fields, made up of passionate and inspiring people
A collaborative and inclusive work environment