Director - Senior Director, Canada Ecosystem
November 27
Description
• Riipen is on a mission to drive the future of education by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs. • We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to take on the role of Head of the Canadian Ecosystem. • This position will spearhead the growth and sustainability of Riipen’s Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) platform across Canada, impacting students, post-secondary institutions, employers, and workforce development programs alike. • In this leadership role, you will guide the strategic expansion of Riipen across Canada by deepening partnerships with academic institutions, provincial and federal governments, and employers. • Your focus will be on scaling Riipen’s proven programs like Level UP and Advance Ontario, ensuring that learners from coast to coast have access to hands-on work experiences that improve employability, while simultaneously driving sustainable revenue growth. • We are looking for a seasoned leader with a strong background in Canadian higher education, demonstrated experience working with government stakeholders, and a proven ability to lead revenue-generating programs.
Requirements
• Experience working in the higher education and workforce development space is a must • Experience in government relations, ideally in workforce programs and grants • 10+ years experience in managing complex, high value accounts • Excellent written and spoken French is a huge asset in this role • Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders across an organization and becoming a trusted advisor in designing innovative programs. • Experience navigating complex funding streams and aligning solutions to secure budget for growing partnerships • Able to build relationships and trust within higher-education institutions to build programs that support their end goals • Experience building and scaling customer-centric programs • Experience in working through strategic culture shifts and transformation, focused on client-centricity • Self professed customer-obsessed, and advocate in the WIL space • “Roll your sleeves” up mentality and experience in doing the doing; Riipen has a do-er mentality and this role is no exception • Brings the ability to move quickly and support teams in iterating as they go to put practices into practice
Benefits
• Extensive experience in Canadian higher education, with a deep understanding of the post-secondary landscape. • Demonstrated success in working with federal and provincial governments on grant-funded initiatives, securing and managing large-scale funding. • A strong understanding of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and its critical role in preparing students for the workforce. • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • A revenue-focused mindset with a history of driving growth and achieving targets.
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