Sr. Director, Public Policy

TECHNATION is seeking a full time Senior Director, Public Policy, reporting to the Executive Vice President, Public Policy. The successful candidate is an outcome-driven, results-oriented public policy professional who thrives on challenges in a fast-paced environment.

TECHNATION is Canada’s leading information technology association, representing the full spectrum of Canada’s tech ecosystem, from agile innovators to domestic and global tech companies. Trusted by both industry and government, TECHNATION is the neutral connector, convener and catalyst powering a digital future and positioning Canada as a global tech leader. Together with our members, we shape tech policy and insights, deliver forums to drive public-private collaboration, foster inclusive workforce development, and support global expansion.

We are committed to diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from minority groups including women, Indigenous people, 2

SLGBTQI+, and persons with disabilities. We provide accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us.

This position requires a highly skilled and strategic individual with a deep understanding of public policy, government relations, and the tech sector. As a key member of our Government Relations and Policy team, the Senior Director, Public Policy, supports TECHNATION’s policy advocacy including analysis of announcements and current issues for the industry, preparation of policy position documents, leading and supporting key committees and working groups and, ideally, has the ability to appear before Parliamentary Committees as a witness.

The Senior Director also supports our Ottawa and Toronto based industry events and general TECHNATION initiatives that engage government partners, members, and industry.

Working with the Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Policy Analyst, the incumbent builds and maintains strategic relationships with officials at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government, as well as coordinates and prepares briefing materials for meetings, events, and strategic initiatives. They also act as a liaison to government officials in collaboration with the Executive Vice President, Public Policy.

The Senior Director has a strong understanding of all three levels of government, as well as a keen interest in the political process and how it impacts the voice of the tech industry. Critical to the success of this role is to help shape and advance policy positions and impact for the industry.

• Assist the Executive Vice President, Public Policy, in enhancing the Association’s profile with Canadian public sector leaders, with a strong focus on the federal government.
• Have demonstrated expertise on public policy and legislative issues (e.g., AI, privacy, cybersecurity, cloud, sovereignty) and advocacy on operational issues such as IT procurement modernization.
• Lead the analysis of government announcements and current issues impacting the tech sector.
• Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments at the federal and provincial levels that affect TECHNATION’s members.
• Prepare and contribute to policy position documents, consultations, and reports that support TECHNATION’s advocacy goals.
• Appear before Parliamentary Committees on relevant legislation as a witness.
• Develop and implement advocacy guidelines, tools, and government relations campaigns in collaboration with the Executive Vice-President, Public Policy.
• Build and enhance strong relationships with key federal, provincial, and municipal government stakeholders and industry to support TECHNATION’s advocacy efforts.
• Act as a liaison between TECHNATION and government officials, ensuring effective communication and representation of industry interests.
• Coordinate and prepare briefing materials for meetings, events, and strategic initiatives involving government and industry partners.
• Lead, support, and coordinate Committees and Working Groups including the Public Policy &…