Executive Director

The right fit

• University degree in business administration, management, entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, public relations, or another relevant field. A graduate degree is considered an asset;
• Minimum of eight years of experience in leadership, organizational development, or strategic management roles, ideally within a non-profit organization, business support organization, incubator, or innovation-driven environment;
• Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and securing revenue-generating partnerships, including sponsorships, strategic alliances, commercial agreements, and institutional or philanthropic funding;
• Demonstrated ability to build, engage, and leverage a network of decision-makers, partners, funders, business leaders, and institutional representatives to support organizational objectives;
• Significant experience working with a Board of Directors, including preparing decision-making materials, facilitating strategic discussions, and supporting governance processes;
• Experience representing an organization within complex ecosystems, including government, institutional, media, or industry relations;
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans that have contributed to organizational growth, transformation, or repositioning;
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, social innovation, business support, and economic development, as well as the challenges and realities faced by organizations that support entrepreneurs;
• Experience leading and engaging managers and highly skilled professionals in environments that foster collaboration, accountability, and collective intelligence;
• Strong budget management experience, including budget development and monitoring, expense control, and financial reporting;
• Demonstrated experience securing, renewing, and growing public funding;
• Established network within the business and entrepreneurial communities, including funding and public-sector institutions;
• Entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial experience is highly desirable, including business creation or development, growth, revenue diversification, organizational transitions, business transfers, or the winding down of operations. Such experience is considered a strong asset.