NORCAT is an international leader in skilled labour training and development and serves as the global "one-stop shop" for all that is the future of mining technology. NORCAT works with community partners to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies that will drive future economic and social prosperity for Canada. At NORCAT, we're focused on helping our clients and partners develop skills for the future.
About NORCAT Innovation
As Sudbury's Regional Innovation Centre, NORCAT Innovation is focused on supporting early-stage tech startups and the people founding them. We help by providing access to key resources and connections to the networks they need to start, grow and scale their ventures.
This is a full time, contract position. The expected end date is April 30, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.
Reporting to the Manager, Innovation, the Associate will work closely with the NORCAT Innovation team to coordinate the development, implementation and overall operation of the Regional Innovation Centre's entrepreneurship programming, special projects, and events. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting our flagship programs (Core5 and CIT), providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs, and ensuring the success of a variety of events, conferences, and tech exhibitions.
We encourage creativity in every aspect of this position, from day-to-day operations to the design and launch of new programs and events. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the role into your own, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to supporting our thriving startup community.
Key Duties Include
Support the Innovation Centre staff with the coordination, operation, and administration of programs
Work with NORCAT Innovation mentors to provide support with client intakes, follow-ups, meeting and event scheduling/production, and identifying key resources needed by NORCAT Innovation clients
Gather key metrics on start-up clients and craft reports related to program activities, outcomes, and client feedback for funders, government partners, and community stakeholders
Support and assist with program reviews and analysis to help determine gaps and/or areas of improvement
Ensure programs are achieving milestones on time and within budget
Liaise and collaborate with community stakeholders and enabling organizations to develop new opportunities to further support the local startup ecosystem
Other duties as required
Key Competencies/Requirements:
Strong writer and communicator
Ability to work through complex problems and celebrate that day one will never look like day two at NORCAT
Excellent organizational and time management skills - it can get very busy at NORCAT, given the continued growth in our start-up tech portfolio
Self starter and works well in a team setting
Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Provides excellent customer service
Qualifications:
Degree not required. Related experience in a project/program support role is considered an asset
Must be a strong writer and communicator
Experience in an entrepreneurial / business environment considered an asset
English (oral, reading and writing) is required; French (oral, reading and writing) is considered an asset
Given multiple NORCAT locations, the ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license and vehicle to travel between various locations occasionally.
NORCAT thanks all those who apply; however, only those deemed most suitable for this position will be contacted.
NORCAT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Submit resume to: https://jobs.norcat.org
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-28
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