Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Outreach

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**JOB OPPORTUNITY**

**Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Outreach
**EXTENSION**

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Manager of Stakeholder Relations and
Outreach is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and implemen tation of
initiatives related to promotion, partnerships, marketing, media relations, social media and
outreach with the goal of enhancing relationships and visibility with the CFI’s key external
audiences and users of research in all sectors. They will also oversee the CFI’s internal
communications. The role involves supervising those on the External Relations and
Communications (ERC) team charged with public positioning, analytics, partnerships, and
external and internal relations.

**Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Manage the ongoing planning, development and implementation of outreach, including

implementing innovative ways to liaise with and distribute content and messaging to our
various audiences
- Manage and monitor the workflow of the outreach team by assigning priorities and

establishing and monitoring projects and work progress
- Supervise a team of communications and marketing specialists, maintaining a

productive, positive and respectful work environment
- Mentor and support training plans and evaluate performance of team members
- Help plan, manage, track and report on the annual communications budget
- Maintain an awareness and understanding of the environment in which the CFI operates

by keeping abreast of federal and provincial initiatives and priorities as they relate to
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**Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Outreach**

research and innovation, and of general trends in Canadian society
- Working with the Director of Communications and the outreach team, develop various

stakeholder engagement strategies and strategic outreach and promotional plans and
activities designed to foster an understanding of CFI activities as they relate to research
and innovation, and to demonstrate their impact in support of government priorities
- Engage in relevant networking opportunities and foster relationships with key

stakeholder groups on behalf of the CFI, and keep the pulse of stakeholders in the
research and innovation community, assessing opportunities and risks to the CFI’s
reputation
- Work with the Media Relations and Social Media Specialist to develop the CFI’s

corporate media relations and social media strategies to ensure they align with broader
communications activities and support the CFI’s overall public positioning
- Work with the Events Coordinator to coordinate interactions among senior CFI

representatives and appropriate networks and organizations, including academic,
research institutions, and the private and non-profit sectors
- Work with outreach and creative services colleagues to help develop a range of content

and messages, along with appropriate dissemination channels, for key audiences
- Provide regular updates, reports and analyses on the effectiveness of CFI outreach and

promotional activities
- Provide advice and make recommendations on goals, target audiences, promotions,

operations and evaluations of the Research Facilities Navigator, and employ the
Navigator as a key tool for engaging with relevant stakeholder groups.

**Requirements**:
The incumbent shall have at least five years of experience in communications and marketing, as
well as the following:
**Knowledge**
- A clear understanding of the mandate of the CFI and of the environment in which it

operates
- Thorough understanding of the applied research and knowledge translation

environment, and the research and innovation ecosystem, including their challenges,

stakeholders and supporting programs and organizations
- Experience with and knowledge of funding mechanisms and programs supporting

research and innovation in Canada

**Skills**

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**Manager of Stakeholder Relations and Outreach**
- Demonstrated capacity to manage concurrent projects and deadlines
- Demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure and respond effectively in a

demanding environment
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in both

official languages with people from academia and the private and public sectors
- Self-motivated and team oriented

**Experience**
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing outreach and promotional