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Job Location drjobs

Ottawa - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the Role

Yorktown Search Partners is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a client for a Vice President Government Relations. This executive will lead government engagement optimize SR&ED tax credits secure grants and maximize public funding opportunities. The role includes a performancebased compensation structure with deferred earnings directly linked to financing success awarded grants and approved SR&ED claims.

Key Responsibilities

  • Government Relations & Policy Strategy

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy to strengthen relationships with federal provincial and municipal decisionmakers.
    • Advocate for policy initiatives tax incentives and funding programs that align with corporate objectives.
    • Monitor and assess regulatory changes emerging funding trends and compliance requirements.
  • SR&ED & Public Funding Execution

    • Lead and maximize SR&ED tax credit claims ensuring compliance and full eligibility.
    • Identify and secure additional government grants subsidies and nondilutive funding.
    • Work closely with internal teams consultants and government agencies to streamline the funding process.
  • Strategic Financing & PerformanceBased Compensation

    • Compensation will be structured around:
      • Successful SR&ED claims
      • Government grants & funding awards
      • Secured financing through public programs
    • Align public funding opportunities with overall corporate growth and financial strategy.
    • Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

      • Build and maintain relationships with government agencies policymakers and funding institutions.
      • Represent the company in policy discussions industry forums and regulatory engagements.
      • Position the company as a thought leader in governmentbacked innovation and public funding strategies.

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    • 10 years of experience in government relations public affairs policy development or public funding programs.
    • Expertise in SR&ED tax incentives grant applications and securing nondilutive financing.
    • Strong network with government agencies policymakers and regulatory bodies.
    • Demonstrated success in securing public funding structuring financial incentives and maximizing SR&ED claims.
    • Background in technology infrastructure finance life sciences or energy is highly preferred.
    • Strong negotiation leadership and communication skills with the ability to operate at an executive level.

    Compensation Structure

    • Deferred compensation based on:
      • Successful SR&ED claims
      • Approved government grants and funding awards
      • Secured financing through public programs

    Competitive upside determined by performance and results.

    Why Apply

    • Confidential Executive Opportunity Influence highlevel strategy in a growing organization.
    • PerformanceBased Earnings Directly impacted by financing success grant approvals and SR&ED claims.
    • Impactful Role Drive public policy engagement funding strategies and regulatory positioning.

    Confidential Applications Only

    To apply please submit your resume and cover letter.

    Employment Type

    Full Time

    Company Industry

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