Program Officer
About The Position
Reporting to the Associate Director of the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE), the Program Officer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and continuously improving high-impact entrepreneurship programming at one of the world's leading university-based accelerators. This position supports students and early-stage founders in transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures through experiential learning, mentorship, and ecosystem engagement. Working across emerging technologies—including AI, health, climate, sustainability, and digital innovation—the Program Officer will develop programs that foster venture creation, responsible innovation, and real-world impact. The role combines program design and delivery, founder support, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. A key responsibility is building connections across McGill's entrepreneurial ecosystem by collaborating with student groups, mentors, alumni, investors, and industry partners to create meaningful learning opportunities and strengthen the pipeline of future entrepreneurs. The McGill Dobson Centre's mission is to find, train, and develop entrepreneurs who build innovative companies with purpose. This role contributes to that mission by helping founders develop ventures that create economic, social, and environmental value.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, program management, or a related field, preferably within an incubator, accelerator, university, or startup ecosystem.
- Knowledge of entrepreneurship, Lean Startup methodology, design thinking, and early-stage venture development.
- Understanding of emerging technologies and interest in sustainability, innovation, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration platforms.
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 Years Related Experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and facilitating educational or professional development programs is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver experiential entrepreneurship programming, including workshops, founder training, pitch events, and venture-building activities.
- Integrate emerging technology trends and principles of sustainability and responsible innovation into programming.
- Support founders in navigating technology commercialization pathways and early-stage venture development.
- Track program outcomes, founder progress, and impact metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage program operations, communications, and digital tools that support participant engagement and reporting.
- Build and maintain relationships with mentors, alumni, investors, industry experts, and ecosystem partners.
- Collaborate with student organizations and represent the Centre at entrepreneurship and innovation events locally and internationally.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
