National Partnership Manager

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at one of our major site offices, with a preference for Toronto (67 College Street) or Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities.

Currently, employees are expected to have an in‑person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full‑time National Partnership Manager to join our dynamic Recruitment and Development team in the Donor Engagement and Corporate Reputation (DECR) division.

The Recruitment and Development team is responsible for inspiring participation in Canada’s Lifeline. The team works collaboratively and diligently to engage corporate and community partners in our mission, motivated to grow and diversify the donor base to meet patient need.

In this high‑impact role, you will oversee a portfolio of high‑value corporate and community partnerships, proactively identifying and establishing innovative, multi‑faceted collaborations. You bring relentless dedication to driving growth across diverse business objectives, with expertise in building activations through employee engagement, cause‑marketing, sponsorship, and philanthropy. Leveraging your rich experience in partnership development and partner‑centric attitude, you will design custom, mutually beneficial opportunities that deepen the connection between Canadian Blood Services and its supporters, positioning us as a true 'partner of choice'.

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of high‑value partners.
• Apply a partner‑centered relationship management philosophy by actively exploring and understanding partner interests, drivers, and social impact goals to design and deliver mutually beneficial, effective, and deeply aligned partnerships.
• Implement effective moves management to engage partners and prospects at all stages of the partner life cycle, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, activation, stewardship, and retention.
• Achieve incremental, annual growth in partner activations across a diverse range of KPIs, including biological product donations, financial revenue, and in‑kind contributions.
• Monitor and track partnership performance, analyzing results and leveraging data to make recommendations for enhancements and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Effectively collaborate, communicate, and brief internal stakeholders on the ongoing evolution and implementation requirements of partnership activities, including reporting to the board and senior leadership, as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and changes to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements, privacy requirements, and CBS regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and practices to ensure department compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of trends in corporate and community partnerships, applying principles and methodologies in employee engagement, fundraising, cause‑marketing, sponsorship, recruitment, and corporate/community engagement and activation.
• Work in collaboration with the leadership team to support the development of the budget, key performance indicators, targets and evaluation measures for the national partnership portfolio.

• Post‑secondary education in a related field with a minimum seven (7) years of demonstrated success in partnership development, business development, community engagement, or corporate/community fundraising and/or an equivalent combination of education and…