Head of Government Relations

CSMC

Senior role leading engagement with the Government of Canada for Canadian Strategic Missions Corp. Overseeing federal strategy related to defence, security, nuclear, and technology.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging with the Government of Canada, particularly within defence, nuclear, and strategic technology sectors, while effectively managing relationships and communication with senior stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate complex issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government Engagement StrategyExperience with DND/Defence OrganizationsFamiliarity with PMO ProcessesNuclear and Defence Sector ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Highly Motivated Self-StarterExcellent JudgmentDiscretionProblem-SolvingPerseverance

Industry Keywords

Federal Government EngagementNational Defence PrioritiesProcurement PathwaysStakeholder DynamicsStrategic Infrastructure InitiativesPolicy MonitoringLegislative DevelopmentsEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute CSMC’s federal government engagement strategy across defence, nuclear, and strategic technology domains.
Serve as the primary senior point of contact with Government of Canada stakeholders, including departments, agencies, and central offices.
Lead engagement with DND and defence‑related organizations , supporting alignment with national defence priorities and procurement pathways.
Manage relationships and engagement strategies involving PMO and central agencies , with an understanding of decision‑making processes and timing.
Support government funding, partnership, and program engagement across nuclear, defence, space, and strategic infrastructure initiatives.
Coordinate internally with executive leadership, legal, engineering, and program teams to ensure consistent and accurate government messaging.
Monitor and assess policy, legislative, and strategic developments relevant to CSMC’s programs and advise leadership accordingly.
Represent CSMC in formal and informal government forums, briefings, and consultations as appropriate.
Ensure all government engagement is conducted with professionalism, transparency, and adherence to applicable laws and ethical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience engaging with the Government of Canada in senior or consequential contexts.
Direct experience working with or within DND / defence‑related organizations , or in closely adjacent national security environments.
Strong familiarity with PMO and central agency processes , decision‑making structures, and stakeholder dynamics.
Experience operating in nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors .
The candidate must be a highly motivated self starter, capable of working through complex issues to solve problems that are not off the shelf.
They should be capable of moving through setbacks and finding ways to persevere.
Ability to represent an organization credibly with senior public servants, political staff, and institutional stakeholders.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Benefits
Opportunity to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence