Coordinator, Strategic Partnership

 Reference Number : 1368 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 67 859 - 79 834

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 07/05/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. 

The Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships will have a key role in leading the planning, execution, and management of VIA Rail partnerships including commercial and brand partnerships that will generate more visibility and revenues for VIA Rail, and for non-profit or charitable organizations that fit into VIA’s strategic plan priorities such as Social Inclusion, First Nations, Sustainability, Official Languages, and Local Community Support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Activation and execution of partnership initiatives:

• Lead contact with the various partnership organizations and the activation agency;
• Plan and execute partnership campaigns and activations;
• Coordinate the administration and logistics for events, promotions, and other partnership initiatives;
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.

Partnership Strategy:

• Coordinate the partnership and sponsorship strategy to enhance consumer engagement and drive sales in collaboration with the Commercial team;
• Support the development of a partnership strategy that reflects VIA Rail’s strategic plan priorities in collaboration with Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, and Strategy teams;
• Develop, maintain, and reinforce partnership and sponsorship guidelines to support teams in choosing the appropriate organizations;
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for partnership opportunities;
• Identify potential partners and industry trends.

Partnership Management:

• Help monitor and report on partnership performance, gathering insights for future initiatives;
• Organize and maintain partnership documentation, including contracts, reports and the ownership of the partnership monitoring tool;
• Manage a dedicated activation budget, including invoicing;
• Administer all in-kind requests: vouchers, gift cards, and contractual agreements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field;
• 2+ years experience in coordinating within a marketing department or advertising agency;
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
• Strong organizational and project management skills;
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proficiency with Sponsorium an asset;
• Available to work evenings and weekends when required.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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