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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in innovation strategy and ecosystem development, with a strong understanding of Canada's innovation landscape and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and facilitation, contributing to strategic decision-making and ecosystem mapping initiatives.
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Innovation Strategy ExpertiseEcosystem DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementAnalytical and Research CapabilitiesExecutive Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Innovation Landscape MappingTechnology CommercializationEconomic DevelopmentStrategic Recommendations DevelopmentInnovation Funding ModelsAdvanced Manufacturing KnowledgeIndustrial Technologies ExpertiseResearch Institutions FamiliarityInnovation Support Programs UnderstandingVenture Capital Experience
Soft Skills
Excellent Facilitation SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStakeholder Engagement SkillsAbility to Synthesize InformationCoaching and Guidance
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficePowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreePhD or Master’s Degree (Asset)
Industry Keywords
Innovation EcosystemWeldingManufacturingIndustrial TechnologiesInnovation HubsAcceleratorsIncubatorsFunding OrganizationsResearch InstitutionsGovernment Agencies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise on methodology and frameworks for assessing Canada's innovation ecosystem
- Identify and categorize key ecosystem participants, including industry associations, research institutions, post-secondary organizations, innovation hubs, accelerators, government agencies, funding organizations, venture capital networks, technology providers, and startups
- Support creation of visual ecosystem maps and landscape assessments
- Identify trends, emerging technologies, and innovation clusters relevant to welding, manufacturing, and industrial technologies
- Provide strategic guidance on innovation ecosystem development, commercialization pathways, and innovation adoption
- Recommend leading practices from other industries and jurisdictions
- Advise on ecosystem maturity, gaps, strengths, and opportunities
- Support development of future-state ecosystem models and strategic options
- Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and consultations
- Facilitate discussions with industry, academia, government, startups, investors, and innovation support organizations
- Identify strategic partnership and collaboration opportunities
- Provide objective external perspectives for decision-making
- Contribute to executive presentations, briefing materials, and discussion papers
- Synthesize findings into actionable insights and recommendations
- Support strategic options and implementation considerations
- Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to the project team
- Review deliverables and provide feedback throughout the engagement
- Transfer knowledge, tools, and methodologies to internal team members
- Deliver an Innovation Landscape Map
- Develop a National Plan for Gap & Opportunity Assessment
- Develop an Ecosystem Mobilization & Culture Building Strategy
- Develop a Funding & Ecosystem Development Plan
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, Technology Management, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in innovation strategy, ecosystem development, technology commercialization, economic development, venture capital, innovation consulting, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience leading innovation landscape or ecosystem mapping initiatives in Canada
- Experience working with industry, government, academia, innovation networks, and funding organizations
- Strong understanding of Canada's innovation ecosystem, including innovation support programs, accelerators, incubators, research institutions, and commercialization pathways
- Experience developing strategic recommendations for executive leaders and boards
- Innovation strategy and ecosystem development expertise
- Strong analytical and research capabilities
- Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience conducting executive workshops and strategic discussions
- Superior written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
- Knowledge of technology adoption, commercialization, and innovation funding models
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint
- PhD or Master’s degree considered an asset
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing, industrial technologies, engineering sectors, or welding-related industries considered an asset
- Remote, home-based work with occasional travel required within Canada
- Ability to arrange necessary travel documents for travel within Canada as part of the contract requirement
Benefits
Comp & perks- Meaningful and purposeful work
- Opportunities to learn from industry leaders and colleagues
- Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace
- Independent contractor engagement with project scope, deliverables, timelines, and compensation agreed upon in advance
- Flexible engagement on an as-needed basis
- Occasional travel within Canada for meetings, collaboration, strategic opportunities, networking events, and other required duties