Vice President, Partnerships

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government's initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate.  IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose:

The Vice President of Partnerships will influence, coordinate, and manage IO's engagement strategies with ministries, agencies, public sector entities, and key partners. This role oversees the Partnerships team, driving enterprise functions such as Intake and Triage of new projects and customer relationship management (CRM) services and collaborates across IO to identify opportunities for joint projects and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Influence, coordinate, and manage a responsive Partnerships team, ensuring effective delivery of enterprise services such as Intake and CRM functions.
• Oversee the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Intake and CRM processes and partnerships tools to enhance user experience and organizational efficiency.
• Lead the delivery of the client assessment and market survey exercises to strengthen IO's external stakeholder relationships.
• Guide project teams through the Intake process, providing  feedback and recommendations to prepare projects for executive consideration.
• Review and update  the comprehensive partnerships strategy that prioritizes client relationships through a tiered support model and define service offerings across IO.
• Utilize data from CRM and Intake systems to measure success, revise strategies, and inform decision-making.
• Represent IO in meetings with senior government officials, including Deputy Ministers, Assistant Deputy Ministers, and other executives, ensuring alignment of objectives and fostering collaboration.
• Provide government relations coaching and guidance to senior leaders on best practices for engaging government and key partners, modeling high-quality relationship management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop new tools, improve processes, and leverage analytics for strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities for professional CRM upgrades and oversee the Partnerships SharePoint portal to maintain accurate and accessible information.
• Foster staff development within the Partnerships team, identifying training needs and creating opportunities for growth.

What We Are Looking For:

• Significant experience in government or government relations, ideally within the Ontario provincial sphere, with a strong understanding of public sector decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coordinate, and manage complex initiatives across multiple teams and organizational levels.
• Professional learnings that reflect expertise in strategic planning, relationship management, and process optimization.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with executives, government officials, and key partners.
• Ability to interpret data and insights from CRM and Intake systems to inform strategies and improve service delivery.
• Experience in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge and appreciation of enterprise-wide planning and governance concepts, with the ability to align diverse objectives into cohesive strategies.

What We Offer: 

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible employees if directly related to the employee's role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• A convenient, central location in downtown Toronto at 1 Dundas Street West that is easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $145,500 to $218,200 (M4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.  

This posting will close on December 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm.  

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled. 

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
 
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others' differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
 
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
 
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team. 

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