csmc

Head of Government Relations

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Senior

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About the role

This role is responsible for shaping and executing our federal government engagement strategy across defence, security, nuclear, and strategic technology portfolios.
This is a senior role requiring judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively within Ottawa's institutional environment.

Own and execute CSMC's federal government engagement strategy across defence, nuclear, and strategic technology domains.
Lead engagement with DND and defence‑related organizations, supporting alignment with national defence priorities and procurement pathways.
Manage relationships and engagement strategies involving PMO and central agencies, with an understanding of decision‑making processes and timing.
Support government funding, partnership, and program engagement across nuclear, defence, space, and strategic infrastructure initiatives.
CSMC is seeking a Head of Government Relations to lead and own the company's engagement with the Government of Canada.
About Canadian Strategic Missions Corp. (CSMC) Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation is building the capabilities that will shape Canada's future in space, defence, and energy.
We focus on developing dual use systems that address critical challenges here on Earth while enabling sustained human activity beyond it.
These efforts reflect a broader ambition to deliver reliable power and critical infrastructure where it matters most.
Our work is grounded in close collaboration with government and guided by a clear sense of purpose: to build sovereign capability at a time when it has never been more important.
We are building a team that thrives in ambiguity, values execution, and is motivated by mission and impact.

Experience operating in nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors.
The candidate must be a highly motivated self starter, capable of working through complex issues to solve problems that are not off the shelf.
Ability to represent an organization credibly with senior public servants, political staff, and institutional stakeholders.
Experience spanning both public‑sector and private‑sector roles.
Familiarity with federal procurement, contribution agreements, or strategic partnership models.
We care deeply about execution, long term impact and earning the trust required to deliver systems that will service Canada and its allies for decades.
Required
Demonstrated experience engaging with the Government of Canada in senior or consequential contexts.
Direct experience working with or within DND / defence‑related organizations, or in closely adjacent national security environments.
Strong familiarity with PMO and central agency processes, decision‑making structures, and stakeholder dynamics.
The candidate must be a highly motivated self starter, capable of working through complex issues to solve problems that are not off the shelf. They should be capable of moving through setbacks and finding ways to persevere.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Exposure to space, energy, or critical infrastructure programs.
Existing professional relationships within relevant federal departments or agencies.

International experience is plus, including with NATO, NORAD, ESA, and other relevant organizations.

Along the way, you'll have access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.

We are a group of people drawn to hard problems, meaningful impact and the opportunity to shape systems that matter at a national and global scale.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements.

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