Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Experience

Cours Bayview Yards

Director shaping stakeholder experiences, partnerships, and sponsorship revenue for Invest Ottawa’s Bayview Yards innovation hub. Leading placemaking, events, tenant relations, and community engagement in Ottawa.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$108,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Stakeholder Experience DesignRevenue GenerationSponsorship DevelopmentTeam LeadershipData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementBudgetingNegotiationEvent PlanningSponsorship FulfillmentKPI DevelopmentCommunity ProgrammingPlacemaking StrategyUser Experience DesignTrendspotting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsMentoringDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Economic DevelopmentCorporate PartnershipsCommunity EngagementDiversity, Equity, and InclusionArts IntegrationTechnology IntegrationTourism and Hospitality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
Strong writing and presentation skills in English
French considered a strong asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Barrier-free work environment
Specialized accommodation during the evaluation process
Confidential handling of accommodation information