{"id":1191,"date":"2026-02-18T07:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1191"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:00:34","slug":"senior-strategic-partnership-advisor","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1191","title":{"rendered":"Senior Strategic Partnership Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pasted=\"true\"><strong>We are looking for: \u202f Senior Partnerships Development Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada!<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we\u2019re on the lookout for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you\u2019re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada\u2019s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Impactful Work:\u202fBe part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to\u202fadvocacy for\u202fcolleges and institutes\u202facross Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative Environment:\u202fWork alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.<\/li>\n<li>Innovative Culture:\u202fEmbrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Salary:\u202fObtain a highly competitive compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to Take the Next Step?\u202fDon\u2019t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!<\/p>\n<p>At Colleges and Institutes Canda, we are looking for a Senior Partnerships Development Advisor who will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and advancing strategic opportunities that drive organizational growth and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. This role is responsible for expanding collaborative partnerships, generating new initiatives, and supporting efforts that enhance the organization\u2019s visibility, impact, and long\u2011term sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>The incumbent conducts market and sector research, builds and maintains multisector relationships, designs partnership strategies and interventions, and prepares concept notes, proposals, and presentations. They also contribute to the development of new programs, services, and revenue\u2011generating initiatives. While the primary focus is on national projects, the incumbent may occasionally be called upon to support international initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Postsecondary education in business, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum of 5 years of experience in:\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting environmental scans, market research, and competitive analyses to identify emerging opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying, cultivating, and managing partnerships with private sector organizations, government agencies, not-for-profits, and other external stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating strategic fit, analyzing value propositions, and determining the viability of prospective partnerships opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Tracking funding opportunities and maintaining a pipeline of prospects.<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting data, trends, and stakeholder insights to inform strategic recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>Representing an organization in external meetings, presentations, and networking events.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing proposals, pitches, business cases, and funding applications for new initiatives or partnerships for the Government of Canada, private foundations, or other funders.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing reports, summaries, and briefing notes based on research findings.<\/li>\n<li>Communicating effectively, build trust, and maintain professional relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating stakeholder consultations, outreach activities, or engagement campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Delivering clear, persuasive presentations to internal and external audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Managing multiple priorities and working under tight deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge and Skills\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business development strategies, partnership models, and opportunity pipelines.<\/li>\n<li>Approaches for analyzing and assessing\u00a0strategic relevance, value creation opportunities, and partnership potential.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with private sector operations, government processes, and not-for-profit organizational structures.<\/li>\n<li>Proposal development, funding cycles, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements for the Government of Canada, private foundations, or other funders.<\/li>\n<li>Budget structures, timelines, and deliverables for new initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of the broader sector landscape (e.g., education, workforce development, economic development, innovation ecosystems).<\/li>\n<li>Very thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compensation:<\/strong>\u202f$87,463 to $107,055\u202f(PS III) &#8211; unionized position<\/p>\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong>\u202f\u202fFull-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language:<\/strong>\u00a0Bilingual &#8211; English and French<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u202f1 Rideau Street, suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working conditions:\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Domestic and international travel may be required<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid work environment located in Ottawa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Open to:<\/strong>\u00a0CICan employees and external candidates<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should\u202fsubmit\u202fa cover letter and r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in a PDF format by March 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<p>CICan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We recognize that diverse teams generate unique solutions, ideas, and perspectives. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.<\/p>\n<p>Do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at 613-746-2222\u202fext\u202f5827 if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. CICan provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.\u202fIf\u202fcontacted to\u202fproceed\u202fwith the selection process, please\u202fadvise\u202fus if you\u202frequire any accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Colleges and Institutes Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. 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