Government Relations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Reporting to the Director, Government Relations, the Manager will be responsible for securing annual and project funding from all levels of government, government agencies, and international governments in support of TIFF's year-round and Festival programming. The Manager, Government Relations will maintain good working relationships with government partners, and overall stewardship of government officials and representatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leading identification, development, and creation of funding requests for submission to all levels of government and government agencies in conjunction with all departments within TIFF
• Outreach and solicit new government and international consular partners to support and sponsor TIFF initiatives and programming, contributing to achieving a departmental revenue goal of $5.6 million
• Acting as lead contact for TIFF’s relationships with key government agencies, including: Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the City of Toronto, Embassies and Consulates etc.
• Project management for a number of TIFF initiatives involving government and foundation supporters, including managing project budgets and ensuring compliance with government contracts valued up to $1 million
• Support the Director, Government Relations with TIFF’s government advocacy by drafting government correspondence, government consultation submissions, and participating in meetings with government officials
• Maintaining knowledge of government agencies, staffing, issues, trends, etc.
• Manage the performance and professional development of the Coordinator, Government Relations
• Represent TIFF at external meetings and special events as necessary

JOB GRADE & SALARY:
• Job Grade 3
• Job Grade Salary Range $60,000 - $78,000

TARGET START DATE:
• January 20, 2025

WORK LOCATION:
• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
• Weekly in-office requirements:
• Minimum 2 days (November to May)
• Minimum 3 days (June to October)
• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 3 years experience fundraising / government relations in the cultural sector
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills, with superior attention to detail.
• Strong research skills, with an ability to retrieve, and efficiently organize and present information.
• Strong networking skills, with an ability to act with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal governments and how they function
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.