Director Public Affairs Strategic Partnerships

Shape public affairs and strategic partnerships for Vital and GEMINI at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, advancing health data infrastructure across Canada.The Director leads government relations, policy, stakeholder engagement, communications, and partnerships for Vital and GEMINI. Reporting to the Adjunct Vice President, the role aligns priorities with Unity Health Toronto's Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team. It represents the programs with governments, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, funders, and partners.Key Responsibilities:
Lead government relations, policy, and stakeholder engagement strategiesBuild strategic relationships across healthcare, government, academia, and fundingIdentify policy, funding, partnership, and growth opportunitiesRepresent the organization at consultations and external forumsLead communications materials, policy submissions, and engagement plansRequirements:
Master's degree in public policy, health policy, or related fieldProgressive senior leadership experience in public affairs or partnershipsExperience navigating federal or provincial government environmentsAdvanced knowledge of Canadian healthcare systems and policyExperience leading teams, budgets, priorities, and collaborative resultsBring government relations, health policy, communications, and partnership leadership to Vital and GEMINI's provincial and national work.
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