Bilingual Partnerships Manager

About Futurpreneur Futurpreneur is a national non‑profit organization that empowers diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18‑39, to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada by providing loans with mentorship and resources. Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs launch over 15,600 businesses, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for strengthening the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future. Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs. Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose): To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18‑39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada. Our Values (how we work – our core principles & commitments): We are mission‑driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent. Our Partner with the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance, the Canadian founding member of Youth Business International and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Position Summary Bilingual Partnerships Manager (Full‑time, Permanent) Base Pay Range CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$95,000.00/yr Location & Work Model Based in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, or Toronto. Hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 2 days in‑office per week. Responsibilities Manage and implement a comprehensive partnerships plan (70%) Lead development and execution of annual government relations strategy for the Government of Quebec and other Provincial governments, and support federal government relations, including strategic planning and execution of federal partnership. Develop annual plans to provide government officials and corporate partners with appropriate opportunities to engage with Futurpreneur and staff. Lead prospecting and proposal development to secure new funding opportunities, especially with Quebec‑based corporations. Serve as key contact for the Government of Quebec, QC‑based corporate partners, and other partners under the role's partnership management responsibilities. Develop and implement appropriate short‑ and long‑term plans to secure the needed government and corporate financial support, aligned with organizational priorities. Identify, prioritize, and maintain strong working relationships with key government stakeholders at all levels of government, focusing on priority provinces determined in discussion with the Senior Director, Partnerships. Prepare presentations, written and oral briefings, funding proposals, submissions, and other communications for government partners and prospects. Manage ongoing government partnerships with a high level of accuracy and excellent stewardship. Lead and manage event logistics and stakeholder outreach for key government and corporate engagement events, including outreach to entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, government, and corporate partners. Internal and External stakeholder management (30%) Engage and support the Partnerships Team and Regional Directors in relevant governance and corporate stewardship activities. Work with internal teams to ensure an efficient and collaborative process for the development of concepts and proposals, soliciting input from internal teams as required. Support preparation of briefing materials and discussion documents for the Partnerships Team, Leadership Team, and Senior Leadership Team on government policy issues and corporate trends/opportunities. Support cross‑functional teams to ensure Futurpreneur's communications are fully bilingual, especially when working with government and Francophone stakeholders. Manage consistent, professional, and timely internal and external communications, ensuring key stakeholders for all deliverables, reports, proposals, and activities are fully understood by team members. Ensure appropriate cadence of internal and external communications and updates. Meet all deadlines for reports and respond to external requests as soon as possible. Provide support on translation for external bilingual communications when needed. Qualifications Relevant experience may include education with a focus on economics, public policy, public administration, political science, or the equivalent; Master’s degree considered an asset. Minimum 5 years' experience working in government relations, fundraising or relevant role(s). Superb written and communication skills. Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) required. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy to establish rapport and build strong relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Self‑motivated and self‑disciplined to meet and exceed fundraising targets, and meet agreed‑upon deadlines. Experience in prospecting, negotiating, and stewarding funding partnerships. Demonstrated ability to build and successfully implement a government relations strategy involving complex and multi‑faced issues. Demonstrated knowledge of government at all levels, understand how government policy is developed and how decisions are made. Experience in stakeholder outreach and engagement. Experience working in the not‑for‑profit sector or social finance considered an asset. Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset, embracing and championing change. Collaborative and adaptable team player, bringing a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic hybrid work environment. Alignment with Futurpreneur's values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization. Be a role model for Futurpreneur's organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint. Application Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by November 26, 2025. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates, and applications may be considered until the role is filled. Note: Futurpreneur only uses AI to assist in the initial assessment of applications, and all applications are still reviewed by a member of the recruitment team. Benefits Fair base salary with discretionary bonus. Extensive health and dental benefits. Health spending account. Mental wellness support. RRSP matching program. Learning allowance, coaching program and access to an e‑learning platform. Hybrid work model with flexible hours, work‑from‑abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure. About Futurpreneur (French) À propos de Futurpreneur Futurpreneur est un organisme national à but non lucratif qui habilite les jeunes entrepreneur.e.s de divers horizons, âgé.e.s de 18 à 39 ans, à démarrer, acheter ou développer leurs entreprises au Canada, en leur offrant des prêts avec du mentorat et des ressources. Fondé en 1996, nous avons aidé plus de 20 000 jeunes entrepreneur.e.s à lancer plus de 15 600 entreprises, en faisant de l'entrepreneuriat chez les jeunes Canadiens, un pilier essentiel pour renforcer l'économie, générer des opportunités d'emploi et favoriser un avenir durable. Futurpreneur est un membre fondateur de l'Alliance des jeunes entrepreneur.e.s du G20, le représentant canadien du réseau Youth Business International et l'hôte canadien de la Semaine mondiale de l'entrepreneuriat. Notre but (notre raison d'être) : favoriser la prospérité inclusive au Canada en soutenant le succès des jeunes entrepreneur.e.s. Notre mission (ce que nous faisons chaque jour pour atteindre notre objectif) : Autonomiser les entrepreneur.e.s issus de divers horizons âgé.e.s de 18 à 39 ans en leur fournissant des prêts assortis de mentorat et de ressources pour les aider à démarrer ou à acheter des entreprises qui contribuent à la prospérité économique durable et inclusive, dans leurs communautés et à travers le Canada. Nos valeurs (notre manière de travailler, nos principes fondamentaux et nos engagements) : nous sommes motivés par notre mission et travaillons dans un esprit de collégialité et de collaboration, de diversité et d'inclusion, de responsabilité et de transparence. L'opportunité Le gestionnaire partenariats (bilingue) élaborera et mettra en œuvre une stratégie visant à développer et à entretenir des partenariats de financement avec les différents paliers de gouvernement, notamment le gouvernement du Québec, d'autres gouvernements provinciaux ainsi que les organismes fédéraux concernés, de même qu'avec des partenaires corporatifs, en mettant l'accent sur les occasions de financement francophones. Additional Details Seniority Level: Associate Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr