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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 cooperative 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.,

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