01 Nov
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Voltari Electric
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Canada
01 Nov
Voltari Electric
Canada
The world’s leading performance EV boat builder, is expanding its team. Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative organization shaping the future of EV Marine, with opportunities across North America and around the globe. Explore a career with Voltari Electric & help us drive the next generation of high-performance EV marine technology. Voltari Electric is seeking a Director of Canadian Business Development to lead institutional revenue growth and strategic government engagement across Canada. This role will drive relationships with the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of National Defence (DND), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), federal agencies, provincial ministries, port authorities, and public-sector fleet operators. The successful candidate will also maintain awareness of and engage with relevant federal and provincial funding pathways, including grant programs, innovation initiatives, and industrial development mechanisms that support maritime electrification and domestic capability. This is a senior, externally facing role requiring credibility in institutional environments and the ability to operate effectively within long-cycle procurement processes. Supervisor: VP of Government Relations, Sales, & Marketing Institutional Revenue Development Build and manage relationships with decision-makers within: Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Coast Guard, Department of National Defence, RCMP marine units, Provincial agencies,
Port authorities and public utilities Identify multi-vessel and fleet transition opportunities Support proposal strategy and RFP participation in coordination with technical and executive teams Manage Voltari response to sovereign coastal defence, USV and related data management (command center) opportunities Represent Voltari in discussions with federal and provincial officials Monitor policy developments relevant to domestic shipbuilding, marine electrification, battery production, and defence procurement Support alignment with Buy Canadian and domestic industrial capability initiatives Innovation and defence programs, Industrial and regional development programs, Clean transportation or marine electrification funding, Provincial innovation and fleet transition grants Develop relationships with Canadian primes and industrial partners Support integration discussions related to propulsion, autonomy, or domestic content requirements Identify team-oriented opportunities aligned with federal industrial priorities 15+ years experience in business development, government relations, defence or public sector procurement, or institutional sales ~ Department of National Defence ~ Federal procurement processes ~ Strong understanding of Canadian public-sector procurement cycles ~ Demonstrated ability to cultivate senior-level relationships ~ Experience navigating federal and/or provincial funding programs ~ Former DND, Coast Guard, or federal agency official Defence or maritime prime contractor experience Experience in fleet modernization or capital equipment procurement Experience engaging with industrial policy or domestic content requirements Active or recently held Canadian security clearance (e.g.,
📌 Business Development Manager (Canada)
🏢 Voltari Electric
📍 Canada