Executive Director of External Engagement & Partnerships

Lethbridge Polytechnic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lethbridge Polytechnic seeks an Executive Director, External Engagement to lead its external relations strategy and fundraising efforts. The role reports to the President and drives partnerships with government, industry, donors, and communities to advance institutional priorities.

The successful candidate will bring a decade of senior leadership in external relations or philanthropy, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement, and a graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in external relations or philanthropy.
• Exceptional relationship-building and strategic leadership skills.
• Ability to develop partnerships and drive institutional impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the external engagement strategy for Lethbridge Polytechnic.
• Oversee fundraising, capital campaigns, and major gifts.
• Manage government relations, public affairs, and alumni relations to advance strategic priorities.

Skills

External relations

Government relations

Fundraising

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Education

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Lethbridge Polytechnic seeks an Executive Director, External Engagement to lead its external relations strategy and fundraising efforts. The role reports to the President and drives partnerships with government, industry, donors, and communities to advance institutional priorities.

The successful candidate will bring a decade of senior leadership in external relations or philanthropy, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement, and a graduate degree is preferred.