Partnerships Manager

at  Infrastructure Ontario

Reporting to the Director, Partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will work to standardize and enhance IO’s client relationships while offering expert advice and support to IO teams on interactions with key stakeholders. They will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to ensure alignment and consensus within IO. Additionally, the role involves advising on projects from inception to completion and contributing to policy decisions and public infrastructure delivery.

EXACT COMPENSATION WILL VARY BASED ON SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position 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 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.
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Training and Education:

• Presents government/client interactions and Partnerships tools and processes during internal training and education sessions
• Develops training and educational materials
• Provides ongoing education to IO teams on government relations etiquett

• Strategic Advisory Services:
• Coordinates and leads matters related ministries, agencies, and other stakeholders on initiatives
• Provides expert analysis and interpretation of direction given and requests received by ministries/clients
• Provides strategic advice in response to inquiries from IO teams on various interactions
• Coordinates IO teams in fulfilling requests and implementing direction from the government
• Engages with teams across IO to identify and prepare new projects for the Intake process
• Ensures compliance with partnerships processes
• Provides insights to leadership to inform partnerships and corporate strategies

Stakeholder Relations:

• Develops and manages relationships with government officials, political staff and other key stakeholders
• Maintains a robust network of contacts in client ministries and political offices
• Nurtures strong relationships across IO to create alignment and coordination between business units

• Leads meetings to determine IO positions and inputs, building consensus across business areas

Manage Issues:

• Identifies and executes solutions to challenges with government officials and political offices
• Leads early interventions to prevent escalations
• Provides expert and informed context to resolve issues at the working level

• Escalates issues to senior officials or political staff as IO’s representative

Training and Education:

• Presents government/client interactions and Partnerships tools and processes during internal training and education sessions
• Develops training and educational materials
• Provides ongoing education to IO teams on government relations etiquette