WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MANAGER, PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOPMENT.
Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)!
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re on the lookout for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!
Why Choose Us?
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Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.
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Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
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Salary: Obtain a highly competitive compensation
Ready to Take the Next Step? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Vice-President, Programs and Partnerships, the Manager, Programs and Partnerships Development is responsible for supporting CICan’s strategic growth and positioning through the development of domestic and international programs, partnerships, and revenue generation opportunities aligned with CICan’s Roadmap to 2030 and the renewed Programs & Partnerships platform strategy.
The Manager has responsibility for advancing strategic business development opportunities, conducting market and partnership analysis, identifying and assessing funding opportunities, and supporting the development of scalable initiatives that mobilize the expertise of CICan members in response to Canada’s workforce, innovation, reconciliation, productivity, and international engagement priorities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution or its equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in:
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Strategic partnership development, business development, program development, international engagement, or complex stakeholder environments.
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Proposal development, partnership building, and strategic initiative development involving multiple stakeholders.
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Extensive experience in program planning, management, budget development, and control. International program/project management experience using logic model approaches
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Domestic and/or international program development, funding environments, and partnership ecosystems.
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Engaging with governments, industry, international organizations, or multilateral partners.
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Experience in preparing concept papers, proposal development, narrative and financial reports, where applicable using current GAC, and other development partners’ requirements.
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Staff supervision and team leadership.
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Experience supporting international missions, export-oriented initiatives, or strategic international engagement activities. (an asset)
Knowledge:
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The Canadian college and institute system, including institutional priorities, capabilities, innovation and workforce development roles.
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Strong understanding of international business development, international market dynamics, economic partnerships, or trade-related engagement approaches
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Strong understanding of international business development, international market dynamics, economic partnerships, or trade-related engagement approaches.
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Communications skills and ability to interact with senior officials of member institutions and other agencies including government, financial institutions and the private sector, and to design and deliver impactful presentations.
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Canada’s trade diversification and international economic priorities. (an asset)
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Familiarity with multilateral organizations, development banks, or international funding environments. (an asset)
Language: Bilingual - English and French mandatory
COMPENSATION: $107,116 to $129,631
STATUS: Full-time (Management position – MGT I)
LOCATION: 301 ‑ 350 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Hybrid work environment with weekly presence required in the office
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Ability to travel within Canada and abroad
Open to: CICan employees and external applicants
How to apply :
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in a PDF format by July 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
CICan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We recognize that diverse teams generate unique solutions, ideas, and perspectives. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at 613-746-2222 ext 3191 if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. CICan provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Colleges and Institutes Canada does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.
CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.
