ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it's important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 140 countries that we support.

　　The Opportunity:

　　The Associate Director, Government Relations and Innovation will build exceptional relationship management skills, policy proposal experience, communication and problem-solving skills to work within the Office of the CEO. You will focus on developing and managing Canadian and international government relationships, technical writing (including proposals and policies), jurisdictional scanning, research and data analytics, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to deepen existing sectoral and business relationships.

　　This position can be based anywhere in Canada but ideally Ottawa, given the extensive facetime required with the federal government.

　　What you'll be doing everyday:

　　Leverage your understanding of, and existing network within Canadian federal and provincial governments to build high quality relationships.Be an ApplyBoard brand ambassador, to tell our story to governments, and build rapport to embed our organization as a valued stakeholder and contributor to government initiativesBuild an understanding of international government functions and priorities, especially in the largest source markets for international students, with a goal of building similar relationships as currently exist in CanadaBuild and deepen partnerships with post-secondary education sector stakeholdersCross-jurisdictional scanning and reportingDevelop high quality proposals, RFP qualification documents, presentations and researchIdentify, build, leverage and win new opportunities to drive enhanced stakeholder benefitPresent and share knowledge on developments and trends gained through media scanning and eventsDrive sector thought leadershipDevelop an in-depth understanding of ApplyBoard's business & priorities, and how they intersect with and support sector and government prioritiesIndependently drive and manage initiatives attuned to timelines and competing prioritiesAct as point-person on government reporting with respect to the Lobbying Act and other regulations with which ApplyBoard is required to comply

　　What you bring to the table:

　　Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, economics, management or a related discipline; master's degree or MBA is beneficial5+ years of Government Relations experience and/or experience working with the Canadian PSE sectorExperience in government and/or existing relationships with governmentOutgoing personality that thrives on building relationships that are meaningful and beneficial to both partiesStrong writer, both in technical proposal writing and policy; policy and advocacy work experience is an assetStrong research and analytics experienceSkilled at building an understanding of government priorities from legislative and media monitoringExperience working with and building a government relations strategy in support of organizational strategiesA natural curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm for building solutions to longstanding problems.Track record of successful large proposals in response to Canadian federal government RFPsBilingual (French/English) is an assetRegular travel is required between Ottawa, Toronto and Kitchener (HQ). If based in Ottawa, less travel would be required.We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

　　About ApplyBoard

　　ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education by simplifying the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process to more than 1,750 institutions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and with an additional operational office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard has helped more than 600,000 students from over 150 countries fulfill their study abroad dreams since 2015.

　　In 2022, Deloitte named ApplyBoard one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Canada for the fourth consecutive year, ranking #30 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #170 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. ApplyBoard ranked on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Startups List in Canada in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and was recognized as CIX's Innovator of the Year 2022 and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Ontario Winner. In 2023, ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

　　Thank you for your interest in joining ApplyBoard on our mission to Educate the World. Please note that only qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

　　ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.