Senior Associate, Partnerships

The Organization

Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province.

The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by:

- Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors

- Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects

- Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure

- Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnerships & Strategy, this role supports the development, implementation, and execution of BOF’s external engagement strategies, with a focus on building and fostering positive relationships with Indigenous partners and communities. This person will provide expertise, research and analysis, and outreach to inform BOF’s investments across sectors that support Indigenous rightsholders, as well as the BOF’s administration of the Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program (IOFP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Through research and collaboration, supports the development and implementation of BOF’s engagement strategies with rightsholders and stakeholders, including governments, project proponents, communities, investors, and other agencies.

- Plans and facilitates roundtables, including engagements around the IOFP, ensuring BOF’s decision-making is informed by Indigenous perspectives and economic development priorities.

- Serves as a primary liaison for Indigenous partners to maintain respectful, trust-based relationships across Ontario. Conducts outreach and coordinates with internal teams to provide timely and accurate responses to external inquiries.

- Leads research and intelligence gathering on emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges, including those impacting Indigenous economic development and infrastructure financing.

- Prepares and presents reports and briefing materials for senior management and investment teams ahead of external meetings.

- Collaborates with cross-functional teams across BOF to support strategic initiatives, active investment projects, and engagements.

- Tracks partnership performance against defined KPIs and key metrics and provides data-driven reports on partnership impact and insights. Continuously refines engagement strategies based on feedback and performance analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

- Post-secondary degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience with Indigenous and/or community engagement, economic development, or partnership management.

- Familiarity with government and/or Building Ontario Fund priority sectors (assets).

- Lived experience as an Indigenous person or extensive experience working with Indigenous communities (assets).

Knowledge and Skills

- Deep understanding of Indigenous rights, governance structures, and economic development priorities in Ontario.

- Familiarity with reconciliation frameworks, Indigenous financing models, and government funding programs.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, discretion, and cultural competency.

- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and market trends.

- Collaboration skills to influence and work with diverse internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and senior management.

- Ability to develop and execute engagement strategies that align with broader BOF objectives.

- Advanced knowledge of engagement processes, best practices, tools and techniques.

- Leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with rightsholders and stakeholders.

- Prioritization and organization skills and the ability to effectively managing multiple deliverables simultaneously.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and business information and create clear, compelling materials backed by thorough analysis.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other internal applications, as required.

- Knowledge of Indigenous languages and protocols (assets).

Application

- To apply, please submit your resume through LinkedIn by Monday December 1, 2025. We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process.

- At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion, gender or gender expression, race or ethnicity, disability, or sexual identity or orientation.

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