Job Title:Director, Government Partnerships
Reports to:Executive Vice President, Enterprise Growth & Social Ventures
Department:Enterprise Growth & Social Ventures
Terms of Employment:Full-time Permanent
Salary Range:$100,000 - $130,000
Please be advised: This posting is for an open vacancy. Job PurposeThe Director, Government Partnerships exists to develop and lead Habitat GTA's government funding and public-sector partnership strategy. The role is responsible for securing and stewarding municipal, provincial, and federal investments that advance Habitat GTA's affordable housing and strategic growth priorities.
Job Duties - Develop and execute an integrated government funding strategy aligned with Habitat GTA's mission, strategic priorities and operational capacity, advising the EVP Enterprise Growth and Social Ventures on priorities and opportunities.
- Build and direct a rolling pipeline of six- and seven-figure opportunities across municipal, provincial and federal governments and agencies, including CMHC and BCH.
- Lead the full government funding lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and program design through proposal development, negotiation, stewardship, reporting and renewal.
- Translate affordable-housing, workforce-development, skilled-trades training, prefabrication and construction-innovation priorities into compelling, fundable investment cases.
- Cultivate trusted relationships with existing and potential partners while representing Habitat GTA with credibility and sound judgment.
- Direct cross-functional proposal development with Finance, Fund Development, RED-C, the Director of Real Estate and Project Funding and executive leadership, ensuring viability, readiness, accountability and compliance.
- Develop program models, outcomes, performance measures, evaluation frameworks, budgets and reporting plans that meet funder requirements.
- Establish practical tools, decision protocols, funding calendars and standardized materials that improve readiness, quality, timeliness and accountability.
- Monitor policy and funding developments affecting affordable housing, workforce development, skilled trades, housing supply, productivity and community infrastructure.
- Provide executive leadership with strategic reporting on pipeline health, funding conversion, revenue secured, deliverables, organizational exposure and emerging risks.
- Partner with Fund Development to align government opportunities with the broader foundation and philanthropic pipeline, clarify ownership and maximize aligned opportunities.
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
- Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
Summary of Skills & Qualifications- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in government funding, public-sector partnerships, institutional fundraising, grant development or a closely related field, including senior leadership experience.
- Demonstrated record of securing and stewarding significant six- and seven-figure grants and contributions, with measurable success across municipal, provincial and federal governments.
- Senior-level experience in affordable housing, housing development, community infrastructure or a closely related housing-system environment.
- Substantial experience leading and funding workforce-development, employment-pathway, skilled-trades, pre-apprenticeship or training initiatives serving diverse communities.
- Deep understanding of government priorities, public-sector decision-making, funding processes and complex, multi-partner investments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-value government submissions and investment cases, translating operational priorities and business plans into credible proposals.
- Proven ability to oversee complex program budgets, outcomes, performance measures, evaluation frameworks, implementation plans and compliant reporting.
- Experience building and leading a government funding function, establishing organizational capability and creating sustainable, repeatable systems.
- Executive-level relationship management, influence and communication skills, including the ability to establish clear accountability and lead effectively across functions.
- Strong financial and strategic acumen, sound judgment and the ability to direct multiple high-value, time-sensitive opportunities without compromising quality.
- Post-secondary education in public policy, business, fundraising, nonprofit management, community development or a related discipline. Relevant professional credentials are an asset.
- Mission-driven and motivated by expanding affordable homeownership and community impact.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, with the discipline to pursue growth without mission drift.
- Collaborative and able to lead through influence across diverse teams.
- Politically astute and trusted, with excellent judgment, integrity and discretion.
- Highly accountable and outcomes-focused, balancing ambition with capacity, compliance and sustainability.
Your ApplicationIf you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
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