Position: Innovation Lead (Ontario)

Position: Innovation Lead (Ontario)

19 Sep
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AGT Products
|
Ontario

19 Sep

AGT Products

Ontario

(Inventor. Innovator. Problem-Solver. Call yourself what you want, just help us shake up the world of building materials.)
At AGT Products Inc., we believe there’s always a better way to build, from the ground up. We’re the minds behind cutting-edge solutions like BARRICADE Subfloors, DRICORE®, Rhino Carbon Fiber®, and now, we’re searching for our next great idea and the brilliant human who’s going to help us invent it.

WANTED: Inventor / Innovator / Product Development Wizard (Building Materials) This is not a drill. But if you’ve designed one, we definitely want to talk
WHAT YOU’LL DO

Dream up, prototype, test, break, and rebuild innovative new building material products.

Lead innovation projects fromconcept through commercialization and launch.

Build and manage AGT’s innovation pipeline and product roadmap.

Identify new product, category, and product-improvement opportunities.

Research market trends, customer needs, competitors, technologies, and emerging building practices.

Coordinate prototypes, product testing, validation, certifications, and field evaluations.

Lead R&D; initiatives and collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to bring your ideas to life.

Manage projects through a structuredStage-Gate or similar development process.

Support product positioning, launch strategy, training, and post-launch performance.

Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturing, installation, and speed to market.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

Acreative problem solverwho lives at the intersection of invention and application.

Experience inproduct development,materials science,construction, or MacGyver-like DIY engineering.

Experience inbuilding materials, construction products, manufacturing, or home improvementstrongly preferred.

Experience taking physical products from concept to market.

Bonus points if you’ve filed patents, built prototypes, or made something totally weird that actually worked.





Not afraid to get your hands dirty or pitch your boldest ideas in a boardroom.

Proficiency using generative AI tools for research, analysis, problem-solving, and productivity.

WHY JOIN US?

Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization that values collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement.

Real ownership of innovation, your ideas won’t sit on a shelf.

A team that’s growing fast and building smarter.

A leadership team that understands product development and won’t ask you to “just make it cheaper.”

Growth opportunities, and a chance to leave your mark on the industry.

Conditions of Employment:

It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AGT Products, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. AGT Products, Inc., will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform AGT’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

AGT Products, Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Please note – This recruitment process may include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support application screening. All hiring decisions involve human review.

Our Core Values
At AGT, our core values guide everything we do. We are committed to:
Integrity, customer-centre, entrepreneurialism, winning attitude and excellence.
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📌 Position: Innovation Lead (Ontario)
🏢 AGT Products
📍 Ontario

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