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Polytechnics Canada

Director of Policy

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $100,000 - $120,000 per year · Full-time

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Pay: Pay: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 4, 2027
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a policy and/or government relations role, ideally with knowledge of the post-secondary sector
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Polytechnics Canada

At Polytechnics Canada, we are proud promoters of the polytechnic education model. As the voice of 13 leading research-intensive, publicly supported polytechnics and institutes of technology, we advocate for federal action in areas that overlap with member capacity and interest, highlighting how and where they offer solutions to critical national challenges.

Polytechnic education is technical, hands-on and applied. Polytechnic institutions allow students to learn alongside industry professionals, to industry standards, using industry equipment. Businesses and organizations partner with polytechnics to solve their challenges through applied research.

The Polytechnics Canada team is a small group of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals working in a fast-paced office environment. We are seeking a motivated senior leader who, like us, has high standards for quality work, is able to multi-task and has a great sense of humour.

Director of Policy

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Policy is responsible for developing and skillfully executing a range of advocacy and government relations initiatives in alignment with Polytechnics Canada’s strategic objectives. This hands-on role will manage relationships with key government officials, contribute to policy development and organize outreach with internal and external stakeholders. As our ideal candidate, you will have strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills with solid experience in advocacy and public policy.

Skills & Attributes

Post-secondary education in political science or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in a policy and/or government relations role, ideally with knowledge of the post-secondary sector
Ability to draft and edit persuasive content
Ability to manage projects and timelines
Experience leading a team
Self-disciplined and detail-oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to advance the mission, vision and profile of Polytechnics Canada
Develop and support partnerships with like-minded organizations and/or those with overlapping interests
Author strategic communications documents, policy briefs and op-eds
Provide team leadership, using good judgment and respecting confidentiality
Stay abreast of current and emerging policy issues of interest to Polytechnics Canada and its members
Identify organizational risks and participate in developing/implementing risk-mitigation strategies
In collaboration with the CEO, oversee and task policy team to ensure effective execution of the Polytechnics Canada strategic mandate
Ensure ongoing connections to key external contacts
Identify opportunities to deepen/broaden research and policy positions whether possible with internal resources or requiring outside contractors

Benefits

Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
Employee Assistance Program

Pay: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Work Location: Ottawa, in person

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute advocacy and government relations initiatives aligned with Polytechnics Canada’s strategic objectives, while building relationships with government officials and external stakeholders. Lead the policy team, produce policy and communications materials, monitor emerging issues, and support partnerships and risk-mitigation efforts.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field and at least five years of experience in policy and/or government relations are required; knowledge of the post-secondary sector is an asset. Candidates should bring team leadership experience, strong writing and communication skills, project and timeline management abilities, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Skills

Advocacy
Government Relations
Public Policy
Policy Development
Persuasive Writing
Editing
Project Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Communications
Stakeholder Engagement
Partnership Development
Risk Management
Organization
Time Management
Interpersonal Communication

Benefits

Dental Care
Extended Health Care
RRSP Match
Employee Assistance Program

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Keywords

Polytechnic Education
Higher Education
Public Policy
Advocacy
Government Relations
Policy Development
Strategic Objectives
Federal Government
Stakeholder Engagement
Government Officials
Strategic Communications
Policy Briefs
Op-Eds
Applied Research
Partnership Development
Team Leadership
Project Management
Risk Mitigation
Post-Secondary Sector

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