Job Description

Description :

Cultivator powered by Conexus (Tech Incubator), Emmertech (Agtech VC Fund), and Economic Development Regina (Industry), have teamed up to cultivate the success of Canadian Agtech startups with the launch of a Canada-wide Agtech Accelerator.

Saskatchewan is home to a vibrant startup culture and a strong ecosystem of world-leading agriculture and food companies. There is no better time than now, and no better place than Saskatchewan to lead the growth of Agtech in Canada and beyond.

At Economic Development Regina (EDR), we are catalyzing economic growth in the Greater Regina Area (GRA) and across southern Saskatchewan. The EDR team is intensely committed to the community where we live and work.

At Cultivator, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to build Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top technology incubator/accelerator. We are proudly powered by Conexus Credit Union and are hyper-focused on launching, growing, and scaling innovative software and hardware companies.

Emmertech is Saskatchewan\xe2\x80\x99s first Agtech venture capital fund and a catalyst for next-generation innovation in agriculture in Canada. Emmertech will help the nation\xe2\x80\x99s farmers transform how we grow food, which is key to protecting the planet and building a more sustainable food system.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis.

The bigger picture

We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a dynamic Program Coordinator to support the programming, mentorship, and overall founder experience that is needed to help Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top Agtech startups prosper. This role is a key component of our mission to cultivate a global Agtech hub in Saskatchewan. If you love building relationships, helping others succeed, and coordinating high impact initiatives, we would like to hear from you. This position is physically located in Regina at our beautiful new Cultivator headquarters but will be serving founders and teams from across the country. This position is temporary with a set end date of July 1, 2024 with possibility of extension.

*This role is focused on the Agtech accelerator partnership between Economic Development Regina (EDR), Cultivator, and Emmertech. The role will be hired by EDR and report to the leadership of the accelerator program via secondment.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll be spending your time

• Focusing internally on the founder experience and ensuring the delivery of high-performance programming to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top early-stage Agtech companies.
• Developing and executing programming for the Agtech Accelerator
• Supporting recruitment and attraction of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top Agtech startups
• Supporting and maintaining key relationships in the Agtech ecosystem which includes investors, mentors, service providers, partners, etc. locally, nationally and internationally.
• Tracking, analyzing, and effectively communicating metrics

Due to the entrepreneurial nature of this role, flexible work hours are required.

The way people describe you

• Self-motivated with a passion for startups and a desire to help others accomplish their dreams
• Agile team player with the ability to work in a constantly evolving environment
• Someone who displays confidence in addressing difficult situations and making strategic decisions
• A natural people person who connects easily and is a confident facilitator

The experience and skills you bring

• Post-Secondary education in business, technology, or related discipline
• Experience working in the tech industry or a high growth environment is an asset.
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to identify startup companies with growth potential
• Basic project management and organizational skills
• Experience in Agriculture is an asset

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the success of high growth tech companies. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Work-life balance and rewards
• Formal and informal employee development

So, what do you think \xe2\x80\x93 does this sound like you? If it does, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact jobs@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on April 10, 2023.

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