Bilingual Partnerships Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Futurpreneur. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$95 000.00/yr - CA$95 000.00/yr 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. Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance, the Canadian founding member of Youth Business International and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). 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. Opportunity: Bilingual Partnerships Manager The Bilingual Partnerships Manager will develop and manage a strategy to successfully cultivate and steward funding partnerships with all levels of government, especially the Government of Québec, other provincial governments and relevant federal agencies, as well as corporate partners, with an emphasis on Francophone funding opportunities. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Partnerships, the incumbent will support funding requests, particularly at the $100,000 to $500,000 level, and steward existing partnerships to help generate resources that support Futurpreneur's mission and goals. This existing role is a full‑time, permanent role based in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, or Toronto. The incumbent will work on a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two days in‑office per week. Responsibilities 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, with a focus 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, corporate partners. Internal and External stakeholder management Engage and support the Partnerships Team and Regional Directors in relevant government relations 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 in preparing briefing materials and discussion documents for 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. What you will have Relevant experience may include education with a focus on economics, public policy, public administration, political science, or equivalent; a master’s degree considered an asset. Minimum five years' experience working in government relations, fundraising or related role(s). Superb written and communication skills. Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) required as you will be required to work daily with non‑bilingual team members and/or clients across Canada and at Head office in Toronto. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy to establish rapport and credibility 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 is an asset. Demonstrate 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. HOW TO APPLY 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. WHAT WE OFFER At Futurpreneur, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance. Our package includes a fair base salary, discretionary bonus, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment. We embrace a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work‑from‑abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure. We are dedicated to ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent compensation. Salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to uphold internal equity and reflect our values. The starting salary for this role is $95,000 per annum and is set at this amount. To prioritize health and wellness, we provide comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program. We also invest in learning and development through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e‑learning platform. 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