New Brunswick Venture Manager

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Government of Canada Ottawa and Gatineau offices, ONTARIO
Deadline: 30 Jan 2023

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title New Brunswick Venture Manager
Department/Unit Rowe School of Business
Location Other, Canada
Posting Number S14-23
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) Two Years
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $62,936 - $84,312 per annum
Classification ADM-06
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Atlantic, housed at the Faculty of Management, provides startups with access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and investors. Originally conceived at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, CDL is one of the world’s premier seed-stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program targets companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial and economic landscape. Reporting to the Associate Director, Ventures, the Venture Manager will support the CDL-Atlantic operations, including venture management and recruitment, business development support and leading initiatives to support the growth and continuous improvement of the global program.
The NB Venture Manager will be the CDL representative in Fredericton, New Brunswick. During the execution of the job duties, there will be a focus on deepening the relationships with all stakeholders in New Brunswick to increase the outcomes of the CDL program to benefit the province.
Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and build relationships with venture capital funds, incubators and accelerators, and technology associations to secure a strong pipeline of high quality CDL-Atlantic applicants in both the Prime (tech agnostic) and Oceans specialty streams.
  • Create analytical tools and evaluation frameworks to assess fit for early stage start-ups that apply for the CDL program.
  • Provide business development support to program participants, including managing and directing the participants on feedback received by their mentors.
  • Support CDL-Atlantic operations, which includes event planning as required.
  • Collaborate with counterparts in leading institutions across Canada, the US and Europe.
  • Contribute to global network projects and deliverables as required.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. Two days a week on campus at UNB in Fredericton and three days a week working from home.
Evening and weekend hours are required throughout the program year, in particular in the lead up to events. Some travel is required.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field with five years’ relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of business models and drivers of success in start-ups across several verticals.
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to build and maintain strong relationships with program participants and multiple levels of stakeholders.
  • Strong time management skills, adaptability and flexibility are required to adapt to multiple changing priorities and short deadlines.
Assets
  • Experience in STEM/ technology-related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience with start-ups, technology companies or venture capital.
  • Ability to analyze and systematically evaluate participants, including proficiency with financial modeling, conducting market analysis and strategic planning.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Relationship Building
- Change & Innovation
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 01/17/2023
Close Date 01/30/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12447

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