Conseiller·ère sénior·e, Relations gouvernementales, Québec / Senior Advisor, Government Relations (Quebec)

Join our innovative and entrepreneurial team as a Senior Advisor, Government Relations (Quebec) and serve as the lead for government relations in Quebec, building and maintaining relationships with provincial government officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Provincial Strategy Execution: Implement comprehensive strategies for government relations and partnerships tailored to Quebec.
• Government Advisory and Relations: Act as a key advisor on policies and initiatives within Quebec, ensuring Mitacs’s programs are strategically positioned to meet provincial priorities and complement federal advocacy efforts.
• Partnership Cultivation: Establish and deepen strategic relationships with government partners in Quebec to advance Mitacs’s objectives and to ensure a cohesive approach to the broader government relations strategy.
• Strategic Capacity Building for Innovation: Drive the development of strategic capacities within Mitacs and among regional partners, enhancing the organization’s influence on and contribution to the national innovation ecosystem, with a focus on Quebec.
• Focused Stakeholder Engagement: Spearhead initiatives to significantly increase Mitacs’s visibility and influence among innovation ecosystem stakeholders in Quebec.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work in collaboration with internal teams, including business development, communications, programs, and policy, to develop and deliver effective government relations strategies and materials that resonate at both provincial and federal levels.
• Performance and Impact Measurement: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of government relations and partnership strategies within Quebec, contributing to the continuous improvement of Mitacs’s engagements with government stakeholders.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan