Strategic Director of Government Relations and Planning

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada World Education Services Full time
Job Summary: World Education Services (WES) is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Public Policy and International Relations. This role will be responsible for planning and leading strategic initiatives in the Canadian Office to enhance government relations and influence public policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering against actions through partnership and be an effective influencer and adept at building strong, positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing oversight of federal, provincial, and municipal government relations activities, including contract negotiation and management, as well as exploring new opportunities for business relationships in support of the Managing Director.
  • Building and fostering strategic relationships with advocacy leaders, think tanks, government officials, associations, and employers to promote and advance immigration and employment policies and programs to support refugees and immigrants.
  • Acting as a thought partner to the Managing Director to help ensure that WES maintains its status in Canada as a trusted and valued partner in the development and implementation of government policies and programs related to skilled immigrant integration.
  • Providing valuable insights based on the Canadian experience and achievements to enhance WES credibility internationally.
  • Representing WES at conferences, consultations, public forums, and media events and serving as a proxy for the Managing Director where needed.

Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., business administration, global relations, social sciences, social policy).
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in social impact work, including advocacy, research, and social enterprise planning and evaluation.
  • Minimum of 5 years of people and team management and leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of workforce and labor market strategies, policies, and programs for market inclusion of immigrants (e.g., internationally educated health professionals, international students, immigrant youth, immigrant women, employer engagement, skilled trades).
  • Demonstrated experience navigating and managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Excellent organizational leadership and strategic planning skills.
  • Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, including experience as a public spokesperson and advocate.
  • Strong project management skills and the capacity to manage multiple strategic projects concurrently.

What's in it for you?
  • Flexible and supportive work arrangements with generous vacation time, paid parental leave, and the ability to work remotely.
  • A comprehensive benefits package with competitive matching provisions.
  • Paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, professional fees reimbursement, student loan repayment, and a focus on skills development.
  • A focus on wellness with a suite of wellness activities, corporate gym membership, and EAP support.

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