Canadian Commercial Corporation | Corporation commerciale canadienne

Senior Lead, Strategic Partnerships and Government Engagement

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$134,561–$154,413 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Lead manages engagement with federal government stakeholders and represents the corporation in strategic export initiatives. They are responsible for building relationships with government departments and industry partners to advance organizational objectives and support business development.

Job details

Senior Lead, Strategic Partnerships & Government Engagement- CCC7 Salary: $134,561- $154,413 Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission The Canadian Commercial Corporation [https://www.ccc.ca/en/about/history/] is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move. What you’ll be doing * Lead engagement with federal government stakeholders, including Global Affairs Canada, and represent the Corporation in committees, consultations, working groups, and strategic export initiatives. * Manage Government of Canada-facing activities supporting International Prime Contracting (IPC) opportunities, including ministerial engagement, governance and approval processes, executive briefings, pipeline reporting, and government-to-government agreements and partnerships. * Build and maintain strategic relationships with government departments, agencies, Crown corporations, industry associations, and key partners to advance organizational objectives and strengthen collaboration. * Identify, develop, and coordinate partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support IPC priorities, trade diversification, information sharing, and business development objectives. * Support IPC business development efforts through stakeholder engagement, government relations, market coordination, and pursuit planning activities that advance strategic export opportunities. * Facilitate collaboration between pursuit teams and government stakeholders, including participation in Government of Canada Deal Teams, Global Affairs Canada’s Strategic Export Office, and the development of engagement strategies for priority pursuits and markets. What you’ll bring to CCC * An undergraduate degree in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Communications, Law, or related discipline. A master’s degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is an asset. * Minimum eight (8) years of experience in government relations, international trade, stakeholder engagement or business development and experience liaising with ministerial offices and leading the coordination executive-level requests. * Demonstrated success building and managing strategic relationships with senior government officials, industry representatives, and external stakeholders to advance organizational objectives. * Proven ability to prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and recommendations for executives and senior decision-makers. * Strong experience coordinating complex initiatives, projects, or engagement activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders. * Ability to analyze policy, legislative, regulatory, and market developments and provide strategic advice that supports business objectives and informed decision-making. * Familiarity with Government of Canada processes, governance structures, and stakeholder environments is considered a strong asset. * Bilingual in both Official Languages required (CCC) What we will offer you * Competitive & transparent compensation package * Comprehensive benefit program * Defined-benefit pension plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * In-house learning and development opportunities * Health and Wellness Allowances * Career Growth Opportunities * Free onsite fitness center Check out Life at CCC [https://www.ccc.ca/en/careers/life-at-ccc/] for more! Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON. CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in government relations or international trade. Proven ability to prepare executive-level briefing materials and coordinate complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders is required.