Posted 26 days ago
Director, Federal Contracts
@ GardaWorld
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
GardaWorld is hiring a Director, Federal Contracts to lead strategy for winning and growing federal government contracts across Canada. The role covers bid strategy, proposal leadership and relationships with federal departments, with hybrid work in Ontario or Quebec and travel across Canada. The posting states a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 per year.
Pay:
$110,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy to pursue and grow federal government contracts
- Oversee bid strategies and proposal development
- Build relationships with federal departments and procurement officials
- Partner with senior leadership on operational readiness
- Monitor government priorities and procurement developments
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in federal contracting, procurement or business development
- Strong understanding of federal procurement and competitive bidding
- Experience leading complex proposals
- Strategic thinking and strong communication skills
- Post-secondary degree in a related field strongly preferred
- English and French bilingualism strongly preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Encouraged to apply | Veterans |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Public Policy, Government Relations |
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GardaWorld
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GardaWorld: Business solutions and security services for a complex world.
Full company description
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et spécialisée, et avec le portail Crisis24, la diffusion d’informations vérifiées en lien avec la sécurité internationale.
- LinkedIn followers
- 199,805
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24,451
- Reported office locations
- 2300 Émile-Bélanger, Saint-Laurent , Quebec H4R 3J4, CA
- 700 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, US
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Currency House, Office 303, Dubai, Dubai 482069 , AE
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Information Technology
- Service Industry
- Solar
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Security
- Network Security
- Facility Management
- Physical Security
- Other recorded names
- GardaWorld Cash
- GardaWorld
- Specialties
- Cash Services
- Protective Services
- International Protective Services
- Aviation Services
- Travel Security
- Cash Pickup
- Security Services
- Armored Cash Services
- Cash logistics
- ATM Services
- Cash Vault Services
- Physical Security
- Security Consulting
- Mobile Security
- Event Security
- Airport Security
- Loss Prevention
- Road Flagging
- Armored Truck
- Security Guards
- Executive Protection
- Crisis Management
- and Mobile Patrol
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,600,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Security and Investigations |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint-Laurent , Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Specialties | Cash ServicesProtective ServicesInternational Protective ServicesAviation ServicesTravel SecurityCash PickupSecurity ServicesArmored Cash ServicesCash logisticsATM Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 446 |
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Director, Federal Contracts
Shape Federal Contracting Strategy and Drive Business Growth Across Canada
At GardaWorld, we are committed to delivering exceptional security services and building strong partnerships with our clients and government stakeholders.
We are seeking an accomplished Director, Federal Contracts to lead our strategy for securing and growing federal government contracts across Canada.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of federal procurement, experience identifying and pursuing complex government contracting opportunities, and the ability to develop competitive strategies, build relationships and align business objectives with operational capabilities to deliver results.
As Director, Federal Contracts, you will:
- Lead the strategy to identify, pursue, secure and grow federal government contracting opportunities.
- Oversee bid strategies, proposal development, submissions, and federal contracting activities.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with federal government departments, agencies, procurement officials and industry stakeholders to identify opportunities and support business growth.
- Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to demonstrate operational readiness and meet federal contract requirements.
- Monitor government priorities and procurement developments to identify opportunities and strengthen GardaWorld’s competitive position.
- Advance workforce development and veteran employment initiatives that support federal business objectives.
We are looking for a strategic and influential leader with:
- 5+ years of experience in federal government contracting, procurement, business development or capture management, with demonstrated involvement in identifying, pursuing, securing or managing federal government contracts.
- A strong understanding of federal procurement processes and competitive bidding.
- Experience working with federal government contracts across industries such as security, defence, staffing, facilities management, professional services, technology or other government service providers.
- Proven ability to lead complex proposals, influence senior stakeholders, and drive business outcomes.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A post-secondary degree in Business, Public Policy, Government Relations, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
- Bilingualism in English and French is also strongly preferred.
This role can be based in Ontario or Quebec, with hybrid work opportunities and travel across Canada.
The typical hiring range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 per year and is specific to candidates located in this location. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills and competencies, and you’ll have room to grow after you join.
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.
GardaWorld, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.
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