Introduction
The Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC) is a network of agencies in Calgary and the surrounding municipalities that support innovation-driven ventures.
Our collective presents a single vision and voice regarding the priorities of the Calgary region's innovation community, a unique model for collaboration in Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. The Calgary Innovation Coalition is proud to be supported by Alberta Innovates’ Regional Innovation Network (RIN) program, a government funding initiative that helps us drive economic prosperity in the region by supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurs, startups and enterprises.
The CIC is looking for a full-time Program Manager to start immediately
Responsibilities
Serve as an Ambassador:
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Represent CIC in the community, building strong connections with startups, ecosystem partners, funders, and the general public.
Stakeholder Relations and Advocacy:
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Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Innovation Network (AIN) across the province, comprising other Regional Innovation Networks (RINs).
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Represent CIC at Alberta Innovation Network monthly meetings, and bi-annual gatherings, sharing insights, progress, and best practices to drive collective goals.
Community Engagement and Listening
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Act as a point of contact for ecosystem stakeholders and member organizations, gathering insights, facilitating open exchanges, and integrating feedback to refine CIC programming.
Oversight, Monitoring, and Reporting:
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Develop and manage initiatives in partnership with CIC member organizations.
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Prepare comprehensive reports, metrics, and success stories for program funders, meeting all funder and board reporting requirements.
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Regularly gather community feedback to identify opportunities for program enhancement and to respond to emerging trends.
Budget and Financial Management:
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Oversee monthly budgets as approved by the board, and monitor contracts and expenses.
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Support the Contract Holder with financial reporting by ensuring expenses align to the approved budget and are submitted in a timely manner.
Supervise CIC Program Coordinator:
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Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, and management of the Program Coordinator
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Supervise and guide the Program Coordinator’s activities, ensuring alignment with CIC goals and efficient program execution.
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Provide mentorship, feedback, support, and resources to enhance the Program Coordinator's contributions to CIC projects and initiatives.
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Oversee task prioritization, goal-setting, and progress monitoring to ensure effective program support.
Lead and Facilitate Meetings:
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Conduct monthly CIC Board meetings in collaboration with the Board Chair to govern and review initiatives with professionalism, transparency and collaboration.
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Engage in monthly CIC Membership meetings, fostering operational alignment and sharing updates across the community.
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Co-organize annual CIC Membership General Assembly meeting to communicate major developments and foster collective input.
Profile
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Experience managing projects with a group of cross functional stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability in generating and building effective relationships.
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Community connector
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Ecosystem navigator
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Expertise in running events, meetings, and/or startup programming.
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Experience navigating complex relationships and inspiring people to action.
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Tactful and diplomatic with sound judgement and decision making skills.
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Excels in a startup environment with a flat professional organizational structure and strong team collaboration.
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Tactful and diplomatic with sound judgement and decision making skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Passion for innovation and entrepreneurship will be an asset.
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A collaborate-first mentality.
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Innovator by nature.
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Curiosity and a drive to see the current state improve!
Values and Culture
In serving Calgary’s innovation ecosystem, CIC embraces the following values:
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Accessibility: We work to create a Regional Innovation Network that acknowledges visible and invisible barriers and strives to foster inclusive access for all stakeholders.
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Transparency: We conduct all activities with honesty, fairness, and ethical standards to lead by example within the community.
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Diversity: Embracing diverse voices enhances decision-making, and we commit to inclusivity at all levels of the organization.
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Accountability: We set clear goals and take ownership of the responsibilities and resources entrusted to us.
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Collaboration: Building and nurturing relationships within the ecosystem ensures the sustainable growth and development of Calgary’s innovation community.
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Priority Areas for 2025/2026
The CIC must strategically plan and develop a funding proposal for Alberta Innovates in 2025 that will cover the next three years of CIC activities and operations. Key priorities include:
Funding Proposal:
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Collaborate with the CIC Board, committees, and partners to develop a compelling three-year funding proposal, aligning strategically with Alberta Innovates’ goals and setting measurable outcomes to advance Calgary’s innovation ecosystem.
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Engage with stakeholders and work with the CIC and Alberta Innovates through the funding approval process.
Ecosystem Alignment and Collaboration:
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Foster strong connections between CIC member organizations to create cohesive support for tech startups.
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Increase cross-collaboration with community stakeholders, leveraging shared knowledge, best practices, and partnerships to strengthen the ecosystem.
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Identify and measure key areas of improvement or growth in the innovation ecosystem and develop strategies to support these areas.
Ecosystem Reporting:
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Collate research from member organizations, ecosystem studies and program metrics to provide data-backed insights in all reports to stakeholders, highlighting trends, program effectiveness, and growth opportunities.
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Track ecosystem impacts and outcomes.
Improve Accountability, Board, and Committee Management:
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Strengthen CIC’s reporting to ensure transparency on financial allocations, program impacts, and performance metrics.
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Foster a culture of accountability within CIC, ensuring that all initiatives align with established benchmarks and provide clear value to the innovation community.
Board and Committee Management
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Manage CIC’s Board and committees, ensuring consistent oversight, clear governance, and alignment of committee activities with CIC’s strategic goals and priorities.
Accountabilities
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The CIC Program Manager reports directly to the CIC Board of Directors.
Term & Compensation
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This is a one-year Full-time contract position, extendable by collective agreement. Compensation is between $90,000 and $110,000 per year plus GST. The contractor is responsible for all personal benefits, and tax remittances. Reasonable business expenses will be reimbursed.
