Canada Foundation for Innovation -- VP, External Relations & Communications

Boyden
ON, CA
$192.1K-$230.4K a year (estimated)
Permanent

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was built on the ideals of thinking big and investing in areas that matter to Canadians.

Since its creation, the CFI has contributed over $10 billion to ensure that Canadian researchers have the tools the cutting-edge labs, facilities and equipment they need to push the frontiers of knowledge in all disciplines, and to contribute to the full spectrum of research, from discovery to technology development.

This has allowed the brightest minds to contribute to better health outcomes, a cleaner and greener environment, evidence-based policymaking, the competitiveness of Canadian businesses, the training of the next generation of innovators, and the vitality, health, and prosperity of communities.

It is within this dynamic context that the CFI is seeking its next to Vice President, External Relations & Communications to contribute to the organization’s legacy as one of the foremost contributors to world-class research in Canada.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, External Relations & Communications leads a team of high-performing professionals, cultivating a collaborative culture that inspires innovative thinking.

In this role, the VP enhances the organization’s stakeholder reputation through the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy.

They represent the organization in legislative, stakeholder, and national and international relations, acting as an ambassador and spokesperson to foster open communication with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as partners and academic institutions.

As the ideal candidate, you are an influential communicator and skilled coach and mentor, renowned for your exceptional interpersonal and networking abilities.

With a proven track record of developing public relations strategies that enhance the CFI’s relationships with key external audiences, including organizational partners and government entities, you excel as a strategic thinker who turns insights into action.

Your role as a visionary and collaborative member of the senior management team is pivotal, as you bring bold ideas and a relentless drive to help the CFI achieve its external affairs goals.

Your understanding of research and research infrastructure across diverse fields, such as health, engineering, technology, and natural and social sciences will significantly bolster the CFI’s government and stakeholder relations as well as your ability to communicate in both English and French.

To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to Maja Messam at [email protected] and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

The CFI is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible working environments and welcomes those who would contribute to the further diversification of staff including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

La Fondation canadienne pour l’innovation (FCI) repose sur les idéaux suivants : voir grand et investir dans des secteurs qui comptent pour la population canadienne.

Depuis sa création, la FCI a versé des contributions de plus de 10 milliards de dollars pour veiller à ce que les équipes de recherche canadiennes disposent des outils laboratoires, installations et équipement de pointe dont elles ont besoin pour repousser les frontières de la connaissance dans toutes les disciplines, ainsi que pour participer à l’ensemble du processus de recherche, de la découverte au développement de la technologie.

Ceci permet aux esprits les plus brillants d’améliorer les résultats pour la santé et de contribuer à un environnement plus propre et plus vert, à l’élaboration de politiques fondées sur des données probantes, au caractère concurrentiel des entreprises canadiennes, à la formation de la prochaine génération d’innovateurs et d’innovatrices, ainsi qu’à la vitalité, à la santé et à la prospérité des collectivités.

C’est dans ce contexte dynamique que la FCI est à la recherche de son prochain vice-président ou vice-présidente des relations extérieures et des communications , afin de contribuer à l’organisation en tant que l’un des principaux contributeurs à la recherche de calibre mondial au Canada.

Sous la responsabilité du président-directeur général, le vice-président ou la vice-présidente des relations extérieures et des communications dirige une équipe de professionnels à haut rendement, en favorisant une culture de collaboration qui encourage l’innovation.

À ce titre, le vice-président ou la vice-présidente renforce la réputation de l’organisation auprès des parties prenantes en concevant, en développant et en mettant en œuvre une stratégie de communication interne et externe complète.

Cette personne représente l’organisation dans les domaines de la législation, des relations avec les parties prenantes et des relations nationales et internationales.

Elle joue le rôle d’ambassadeur et de porte-parole pour favoriser une communication ouverte avec les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux, ainsi qu’avec les partenaires et les établissements universitaires.

En tant que candidat·e idéal·e, vous êtes un communicateur influent, un coach et un mentor compétent, réputé pour ses capacités exceptionnelles en matière de relations interpersonnelles et de réseautage.

Vous avez fait vos preuves dans l’élaboration de stratégies de relations publiques qui renforcent les relations de la FCI avec des principaux publics externes, y compris des partenaires organisationnels et des entités gouvernementales.

En outre, vous excellez dans la pensée stratégique qui transforme les idées en actions. Votre rôle en tant que membre visionnaire et collaborateur de l’équipe de direction est essentiel, car vous apportez des idées audacieuses et une volonté inébranlable d’aider la FCI à atteindre ses objectifs en matière d’affaires extérieures.

Votre compréhension de la recherche et de l’infrastructure de recherche dans divers domaines, tels que la santé, l’ingénierie, la technologie et les sciences naturelles et sociales, ainsi que votre capacité à communiquer en anglais et en français, renforcera considérablement les relations de la FCI avec les gouvernements et les parties prenantes.

Pour postuler, veuillez faire parvenir votre candidature et les documents connexes à Maja Messam ([email protected]) en indiquant le titre du poste à la ligne de l’objet de votre courriel.

Nous remercions tous les candidats et candidates de leur intérêt. Nous communiquerons toutefois uniquement avec les personnes dont la candidature sera prise en considération.

La FCI s’engage à créer des milieux de travail diversifiés, équitables, inclusifs et accessibles et invite les personnes susceptibles de contribuer à la diversification du personnel à poser leur candidature, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les femmes, les personnes racialisées, les Autochtones, les personnes handicapées et les personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité de genre.

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