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About the Role

The Senior Partnerships Manager leads client relationship management for large capital ministries, serving as the primary point of contact. This role develops and implements strategies to strengthen client relationships, ensuring alignment and collaboration across IO business lines. It provides strategic advice and support throughout all project stages, from development to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for designated large capital ministries, coordinating responses to priorities, requests, and direction.
• Lead strategic advisory services, facilitating internal alignment and preparing materials for ministry briefings and government decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior ministry officials, agencies, and key stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.
• Identify and resolve issues early, intervening with ministries staff as needed to prevent escalation and support effective issues management.
• Provide training, tools, and education to IO teams on government relations, client engagement etiquette, and partnerships processes.
• Mentor Partnerships Managers to support development and ensure strong backup for large capital ministry engagements.

Requirements

• Experience in government or a public-sector agency, with strong knowledge of public-sector decision-making processes.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior officials and external stakeholders.
• Strong diplomacy, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage sensitive issues and competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret direction from ministries and translate it into actionable steps that align IO teams and drive outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for executive and government audiences.
• High attention to detail, adaptability, strong political acumen, and a client-centric mindset.

Skills

• Government relations
• Client engagement etiquette
• Partnerships processes
• Relationship building
• Diplomacy
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Issue management
• Strategic advisory services
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• 1 Dundas St West

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field
• Master’s degree is considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

• $145,000 to $155,000 (P6 Level)

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Group Tax Free Savings Account
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Out-of-country care
• Paramedical services coverage
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up program (up to 95% of annual base salary)
• $1000 Healthcare Spending Account
• Lifestyle Account for health and wellness options
• Support for professional development opportunities
• Coverage for up to two membership and licence fees per year
• Virtual healthcare options

About the Company

• Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is an Ontario crown corporation that modernizes and maximizes the value of public infrastructure and realty.
• IO is recognized domestically and internationally for its success in major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development.
• IO delivers complex commercial and land development solutions for the Province, aiming to create a connected, modern, and competitive Ontario.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• Encourages applications from all walks of life.
• Accommodations are available for the selection process.
• Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.