Director of Government Relations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Government Relations based in Canada. This is a senior government relations role focused on navigating Canada’s federal and provincial political, policy, and defence environments.You will shape government engagement strategies, build high-level stakeholder relationships, and support advocacy priorities tied to organizational growth.The role requires strong political judgment and the ability to translate complex policy developments into clear, actionable intelligence for senior leadership.You will work across government, defence, public service, industry, and political audiences while maintaining discretion and professional integrity.The position offers substantial ownership in a rapidly scaling defence technology environment with direct exposure to strategic business decisions.Based in Ottawa, the role includes occasional travel within Canada and internationally for meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement.It is well suited to an experienced government relations professional who combines policy expertise, relationship-build... Click Apply to read the full job description.