Director Strategy Partnerships

Lead strategic planning and partnerships at NACCA in Ottawa, Ontario, using risk management and organizational leadership expertise. This hybrid contract combines office and remote work.

As Director of Strategy and Partnerships, you will report to the Chief Strategy Officer during a 14-month maternity leave contract. You will translate priorities into operational plans, strengthen stakeholder relationships, oversee programs, and lead teams supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship. The position connects strategy, accountability, and execution across NACCA.

• Support strategic planning with NACCA’s Board and senior leadership
• Align work plans, priorities, timelines, accountability, and resources
• Develop risk approaches and mitigation strategies
• Build partnerships with communities, governments, and corporate entities
• Oversee IWYE and ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub programs

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent education, certifications, and experience
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience
• Experience leading teams and Indigenous organizations or communities
• Strategic partnership, negotiation, and project management experience
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities

Apply strategic leadership, partnership development, and risk management expertise to advance NACCA’s Indigenous entrepreneurship programs in Ottawa.