Director, Investments

MaRS Discovery District

. Source and lead early-stage investments in Ontario technology companies .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$150,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading early-stage investments, managing portfolio companies, and providing strategic support to founders and investors. Possesses strong commercial and financial judgment, along with the ability to assess opportunities and navigate complex financings.

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Leading Early-Stage InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementCommercial JudgmentNegotiation SkillsTechnical Depth

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Hard Skills

Investment AssessmentValuation EvaluationFinancial AnalysisDeal NegotiationOpportunity Evaluation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoachingCollaborationClear WritingIntegrity

Industry Keywords

Ontario Technology CompaniesInvestment CommitteeBoard DirectorComplex FinancingsProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and lead early-stage investments in Ontario technology companies
Build relationships with founders, investors and technical experts to identify promising companies
Lead investments from initial assessment through negotiation and closing, working with founders, co-investors and legal counsel
Assess teams, markets, business models and technologies, including feasibility, product readiness, defensibility and commercial adoption
Use external experts where needed
Evaluate valuation, ownership and potential returns
Prepare clear recommendations for the Investment Committee
Own relationships with selected new and existing portfolio companies
Track portfolio progress, runway and financing needs
Lead recommendations on follow-on investments, including amount and terms
Work through complex financings and exit opportunities with founders and other shareholders
Serve as a board director or observer where appropriate
Support founders and investors on strategy, financing and key decisions
Partner with Platform to identify needs and coordinate practical support
Coach junior investors, delegate work and give clear feedback
Contribute to investment theses and improve opportunity evaluation, information sharing and portfolio management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
8+ years of relevant experience, including a demonstrated track record of leading early-stage investments and managing portfolio companies through subsequent financings and key decisions
Technical depth in a relevant sector
Strong commercial and financial judgment
Clear writing and negotiation skills
Ability to lead deals independently, coach colleagues and collaborate
Integrity and sound judgment with sensitive information
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Applicants must reside in Ontario
Applicants must be willing to work out of the Toronto office a minimum of 3 days per week
Nice to have: degree in engineering, computer science, science or another relevant technical field
Nice to have: hands-on experience building or commercializing technology; board director or observer experience; exposure to complex financings and exits
Nice to have: established founder, investor and technical networks; ability to assess opportunities across sectors and help teams navigate product development and growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Discretionary Incentive Pay
RRSP Matching
Comprehensive extended healthcare benefits
Wellness spending account
Generous paid time-off, starting at five weeks per year