- Design and deliver a best-in-class, end-to-end stakeholder experience across events, tenancy, sponsorships, and onsite activations.
- Lead placemaking strategy at Bayview Yards using storytelling, design, technology, and programming.
- Develop and execute an integrated sponsorship and partnership strategy.
- Drive earned revenue growth through sponsorships, space usage, events, tenancy, and value-added services.
- Build, manage, and steward strategic partner relationships, including sponsorship fulfillment and reporting.
- Foster an inclusive onsite innovation ecosystem through events and community programming.
- Connect internal teams and external stakeholders to align goals and ensure consistent stakeholder experiences.
- Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team across experience, partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate events.
- Serve as coach, ambassador, and senior representative for staff, VIPs, partners, and stakeholders.
- Use data, insights, and community feedback to shape annual plans, KPIs, and funding proposals.
- Oversee tenant relations, contracting, and fulfillment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

- Degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Tourism & Hospitality, or related field, or equivalent leadership experience
- 7+ years of senior-level experience in innovation, economic development, major events, corporate and strategic partnerships, or placemaking
- Documented success in revenue generation and sponsorship development, representing deals from $100K to $3M+
- 5+ years leading and mentoring dynamic teams in tech-driven or community-focused organizations
- Passion for trendspotting,



user experience design, and reimagining inspiring spaces
- Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
- Experience with contracts, budgeting, negotiation, and stakeholder reporting
- Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data for decision-making
- Ability to balance brand, audience needs, and strategic priorities
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
- Appreciation for DEI, creative placemaking, and integrating arts, technology, and culture
- Robust writing and presentation skills in English
- French considered a strong asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder experience design, revenue generation through sponsorships, and strategic partnership development. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and utilize data-driven insights for decision-making in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Stakeholder Experience Design
- Revenue Generation
- Sponsorship Development
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Negotiation
- Event Planning
- Sponsorship Fulfillment
- KPI Development
- Community Programming
- Placemaking Strategy
- User Experience Design
- Trendspotting

Soft Skills

- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Mentoring
- Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

- Economic Development
- Corporate Partnerships
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Arts Integration
- Technology Integration
- Tourism and Hospitality

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📌 Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Experience (Ottawa)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ottawa