Director, Business Development, Government Programs (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Director, Business Development, Government Programs (Healthcare): Architecting and executing a growth strategy to expand hirify.global's partnerships with Canadian governments with an accent on public health benefits administration and stakeholder management. Focus on defining product roadmaps, optimizing bid submissions, and building high-level trust-based relationships at provincial and federal levels.

Location: Remote within Canada (Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia)

Salary: $120,335 - $171,907

Company

A national not-for-profit health solutions partner providing insurance, primary care, and emergency medical services to millions of Canadians.

What you will do

• Define and execute mid- and long-term growth strategies for the Government Business Division to ensure growth and retention.
• Create and monitor business development plans aligned with profitability and client impact goals.
• Build deep, trust-based relationships with provincial and federal government stakeholders.
• Define the product and service roadmap for the Government Business Division based on industry needs.
• Optimize proposal approaches and responses to produce competitive and winning bid submissions.

Requirements

• University degree in business or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in business development or director-level leadership in the health benefits administration industry.
• Experience in public health benefits and programs administration.
• Must be based in Canada (specifically Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Nova Scotia).
• Expert communication and influencing skills with strong executive presence.
• English proficiency is required; bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Nice to have

• Experience navigating Federal procurement processes.
• Digital fluency and experience using AI tools to co-create strategic solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven not-for-profit environment that reinvests in people and community resilience.
• Flexible work options and comprehensive total rewards.
• Award-winning culture that celebrates individuality and diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to youth mental health and healthy living.