Director, Government Relations

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada Toronto Global Full time

DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT                                   

(FULL-TIME, PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY) 

 

We are actively looking for someone who can bring people together. If you're a political insider with a pulse on the issues, a natural network-builder, and a champion of this remarkable region we call home – where else could you find a better opportunity?


WHO WE ARE

At Toronto Global, we’re on a mission to attract, influence and support international businesses to grow in the Toronto Region. Our dedicated team takes the time to understand the unique goals of each international company we work with and offers complimentary services that streamline the information, insights, and connections they need most to make well-informed business expansion decisions. Our private sector-led Board of Directors is made up of a highly engaged and dynamic group of leaders who reflect the Toronto Region’s economic, multicultural and regional diversity. Companies we have helped land in the Toronto Region include big names – like HCL Technologies, Twitter, Reddit, Netflix, Unilever, Wayfair, Cloudflare, DoorDash, Pinterest, Sanofi, Recursion, Snowflake, and more


OUR PEOPLE, PERKS, & CULTURE

We’re an enthusiastic team of smart, passionate professionals. Our culture is built on empowering individual team members to contribute to something greater, whether it’s by lending their voice to one of our internal staff committees or by getting involved in team social and business events. Interested in wellness and planning for the future? We’ve got you covered In addition to a competitive base salary and performance bonus, this opportunity includes access to comprehensive health and dental benefits, enhanced employee assistance plan (EAP), a generous professional development fund, and participation in our defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.


Our refreshed downtown office is by St. Andrew’s subway station (a 5-minute walk to Union Station), located in the heart of Toronto's vibrant creative, cultural, and culinary hotspots, major sporting events, and urban park space. We love driving the growth of the Toronto Region through our work and do it proudly. We are high achievers, but this doesn’t interfere with our sense of humour, endless curiosity, and our desire to have fun


Our team embraces a flexible hybrid work model: 3 days per week in the office, and up to 2 days per week from home.


POSITION SUMMARY 

leadership role in shaping and advancing Toronto Global’s government relations strategy, stakeholder engagement initiatives, and ecosystem diversification efforts. This leader will forge strong relationships, drive strategic partnerships, and ensure Toronto Global remains at the forefront of foreign direct investment across all our government partners and relevant stakeholder groups.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Government Relations

  • Strengthen Government Partnerships: Build and maintain effective relationships and forge a consistent engagement strategy with federal, provincial, and municipal funders, and other government partners, highlighting Toronto Global’s measurable ROI and strategic impact.
  • Innovate & Influence: Anticipate and monitor legislative, policy, and regulatory developments, providing analysis and recommendations to CEO in support of Toronto Global’s mission.
  • Strategic Communications: Serve as liaison to political leaders, government officials, and decision-makers, clearly articulating Toronto Global’s key messaging narrative. Advocate for positions that strategically advance business priorities, access to funding opportunities, or other objectives, as directed by CEO.
  • Funding Initiatives: Collaborate across the organization to optimize funding and support new and existing funding initiatives (program funding, proposals, grants, partnership agreements, etc).

 

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engagement Strategy: Support the design and execution of stakeholder engagement strategy that fosters trust, encourages innovation, and increases Toronto Global’s visibility, in alignment with KPIs.
  • Relationship Management: Leverage insights and extensive network of non-government ecosystem partners (including industry and community organizations, academia, and other relevant stakeholder groups), to help advance shared goals and promote economic success for Ontario and the GTA.

 

Strategic Reporting & Performance Measurement

  • Data-Driven Analysis: Work with Corporate Development Manager to review internal KPIs to measure the effectiveness of government relations and stakeholder engagement activities (e.g., increase in funding commitments, stakeholder satisfaction levels, government official/politician outreach).
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement processes and systems to actively track metrics; work with Corporate Development to translate metrics into insights (e.g., CRM analytics, stakeholder surveys, and program-level ROI calculations) to refine engagement strategies for ongoing relevance and impact.
  • Reporting: Present regular updates and performance reports to the CEO and draft briefing materials to Board of Directors, as requested


DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  

  • An undergraduate degree in Business, Public Administration, Government Relations, or a related field is required; Master’s degree an asset.
  • 7+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement roles; a proven history of gaining support from senior government officials at the Federal or Provincial level is required; Municipal experience an asset.
  • Exceptional leadership skills and a robust, multi-level government network within Ontario and/or Canada.
  • In-depth understanding of broad economic and political factors influencing government and non-government stakeholders.
  • Strong political acuity paired with the ability to navigate complex intergovernmental landscapes in the context of FDI.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to nurture relationships and expand existing connections.
  • Strategic consultation, persuasion, and negotiation skills to lead discussions and conceptualize strategies for engaging government stakeholders and negotiating funding agreements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required; experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) an asset.
  • Analytical prowess, a drive for innovation, and a proactive approach to collaborative problem-solving
  • Curiosity, agility, and a passion for current events and economic trends, especially those impacting business investment and growth.


HOW TO APPLY 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter via email to careers@torontoglobal.ca by January 20, 2025. Please include your full name and the job title in the subject line of your email application. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Toronto Global is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, because we believe it contributes to innovation, better decision-making, and a deeper understanding of the community we serve. We encourage women, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and other equity seeking groups to apply. To ensure our recruitment practices are equitable and our work environment is barrier-free, accommodations are available at all stages of the process upon request. 


At Toronto Global, we strive to provide everyone with the assurance that they can show up as their true selves at work and achieve their full potential. We look forward to hearing from you


Toronto Global’s values in action: We’re not just keeping up; we’re leading the way | Client first, always | Your search stops here | Our work makes a difference | Together we are better.



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