Partnerships Coordinator

PERT is a nonprofit organization that seeks to address the employability issues faced by English-speaking Quebecers. Since our founding in 2020, we have developed a research, engagement, and development agenda in collaboration with stakeholders across Québec who are working to improve labour market outcomes for English speakers.

PERT is seeking an organized and relationship-oriented Partnerships Coordinator to support the development and management of PERT’s partnerships, sectoral engagement, and funding opportunities.

The Partnerships Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, employment service providers, community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders across Quebec. They will coordinate PERT’s sectoral tables, helping bring partners together around shared priorities, facilitate meaningful exchanges, and translate discussions into concrete opportunities for collaboration and action.

The Partnerships Coordinator will also play an important role in supporting PERT’s funding development efforts by identifying relevant funding opportunities and contributing to the development of grant applications, proposals, and funder reports.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Partnerships Coordinator will help strengthen the organization’s partnerships, programs, and long-term sustainability.

Partnership Management

Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with PERT’s partners, stakeholders, and prospective collaborators.

Support the development of partnership proposals, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications.

Track partnership activities and maintain up-to-date records in PERT’s CRM and other project management systems.

Work collaboratively with PERT’s Research, Engagement, and Development teams to connect partners with relevant projects, research, and opportunities.

Represent PERT at meetings, consultations, events, and other sectoral forums as needed.

Sectoral Table Management

Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and delivery of PERT’s sectoral tables.

Maintain regular communication with Sectoral Table members and support ongoing member engagement.

Develop meeting agendas, coordinate materials, facilitate follow-up, and document key discussions and action items.

Work with PERT staff to identify emerging issues, opportunities, and priorities raised through the Sectoral Tables.

Grant Writing & Funding Development

Monitor federal, provincial, municipal, and philanthropic funding opportunities relevant to PERT’s priorities.

Draft and coordinate grant applications, proposals, letters of intent, and other funding materials.

Work with PERT staff to gather program information, budgets, outcomes, and other inputs required for funding applications.

Support the development and maintenance of relationships with current and prospective funders.

Representation

Support the promotion of PERT’s partnerships, initiatives, and sectoral activities in collaboration with the Communications team.

Help identify opportunities to highlight partner contributions and share the outcomes of collaborative work.

Represent PERT professionally and collaboratively with external stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has the following skills and experience:

2–4 years of experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, community development, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Strong writing skills, including experience developing proposals, grant applications, reports, or other formal documents.

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, consultations, or sectoral working groups.

Knowledge of Quebec’s employment, education, community, or nonprofit sectors.

Strong bilingual communication skills (English and French).

A valid driver’s license

Salary

$55,000 - $63,000

What We Offer

A mission-driven organization working at the intersection of research, policy, and community impact.

A collaborative and learning-oriented culture.

Flexible hybrid work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Competitive salary and benefits, including:

3 (15 working days) weeks paid vacation + office closure at year-end overlapping with Christmas and New Year’s

9 paid sick days

50% employer contribution to health and dental benefits

Employer contributions to TFSA-RRSP after one year of employment

Application Process

Please submit a CV and cover letter on our portal. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need any accommodations for any part of the application process, please contact info@pertquebec.ca

We value creativity, innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), women, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.