Nicolas Daoust

Professional with extensive experience in sales, business development, and community outreach. Strong bilingual communication skills (French and English) and a proven ability to build relationships and drive results.

Regional Advisor - Québec - Transport Canada - Québec

(2025-01)

• Serve as the principal regional liaison for Quebec between the Minister of Transport's Office, Members of Parliament, municipalities, Indigenous partners, and industry stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice to the Minister and senior staff on Quebec-specific transportation issues, regional priorities, and political considerations
• Monitor and analyze transportation developments across Quebec, including rail, aviation, marine, road, and supply chain files
• Coordinate ministerial visits, announcements, and stakeholder engagements throughout Quebec, including briefings and follow-up actions
• Draft and review correspondence, briefing notes, and responses to elected officials and key stakeholders in Quebec
• Manage sensitive and high-profile regional files, ensuring timely coordination with Transport Canada and federal partners

Business Development Advisor - Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Québec (CCIQ) - Québec

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Lead responsibilities in membership development, managing acquisition and retention strategies for the Chamber's business network
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships, fostering collaborations with key stakeholders across the region
• Participate in public affairs efforts, supporting the Chamber's representation in governmental and policy-related matters
• Represent the CCIQ in events and initiatives that promote business engagement and community growth

Sales Representative - Pit Caribou

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Selling products to customers and offering customer service support
• Developing my sales region to acquire new clients and representing the company at events

Business Development Project Manager - ELEM Group

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Led marketing efforts to create new business relationships and develop stakeholder relations
• Assisted in rebranding efforts, recruiting new employees, and facilitating talent acquisition

Senior Field Organizer - Liberal Party of Canada (QC) - Québec

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Organized events and recruited new volunteers while maintaining communication with 26 regional associations
• Conducted training sessions and supported fundraising efforts

Sales Representative - REMAX Affiliates Realty Ltd.

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Represented clients in real estate transactions and provided post-transaction customer service
• Built a strong network of leads to transition them into clients

Director of Community Outreach - CITIZN

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Directed community engagement efforts and implemented outreach strategies
• Built partnerships with businesses, organizations, and individuals to expand the company's reach

Sales Representative - Exit Realty Matrix

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Represented clients in real estate transactions and ensured seamless customer service
• Networked extensively to secure leads and grow the client base

Parliamentary Assistant to MP Paul Lefebvre - House of Commons of Canada - Canada

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed the parliamentary office, including budget, staff, and correspondence
• Supported parliamentary affairs and coordinated the Member's schedule

Deputy Chief Page - Senate of Canada - Canada

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Supervised the Senate Page Team during sittings and assisted new Senators on their introduction day
• Conducted administrative tasks for the Office of the Usher of the Black Rod

Page - Senate of Canada - Canada

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Assisted Senators during committee work and sittings, gaining knowledge of parliamentary procedures

Diploma - Salesperson Registration Education Program - Ontario Real Estate Association (2019-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours - Accounting - University of Ottawa (2015-01 - 2019-12)