Senior Partnerships Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose

The Senior Partnerships Manager leads client relationship management for large capital ministries and serves as the primary point of contact for designated ministry partners. The role develops and implements strategies that strengthen and standardize IO’s client relationships, ensuring alignment, responsiveness, and effective collaboration across IO business lines. This position provides strategic advice and hands‑on support throughout all project stages, including early project development, government interactions, approvals, and delivery.

What You Will Do

• Act as the primary contact for designated large capital ministries, coordinating responses to priorities, requests, and direction.


• Lead strategic advisory services, facilitating internal alignment and preparing materials for ministry briefings and government decision‑making.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior ministry officials, agencies, and key stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.


• Identify and resolve issues early, intervening with ministries staff as needed to prevent escalation and support effective issue‑management.


• Provide training, tools, and education to IO teams on government relations, client engagement etiquette, and partnership processes.


• Mentor Partnerships Managers to support development and ensure strong backup for large capital ministry engagements.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in government or a public‑sector agency, with strong knowledge of public‑sector decision‑making processes.


• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with senior officials and external stakeholders.


• Strong diplomacy, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage sensitive issues and competing priorities.


• Ability to interpret direction from ministries and translate it into actionable steps that align IO teams and drive outcomes.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for executive and government audiences.


• University degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field; a Master’s degree is considered an asset.


• High attention to detail, adaptability, strong political acumen, and a client‑centric mindset.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.


• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full‑time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax‑Free Savings Account to eligible employees.


• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out‑of‑country care, paramedical services, and more.


• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top‑up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top‑up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.


• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.


• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in‑person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well‑being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.


• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non‑urgent medical needs.


• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 (P6 Level). Pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on April 3, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each other’s differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.