Employment Type: Full TimeMinimum Experience: Mid-levelCompensation: $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experienceAbout Alacrity Canada:Alacrity Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Canadian technology companies through market access, skill development, investment readiness and international expansion. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship, Alacrity provides programs and resources that enable companies to scale globally while creating positive economic and environmental impact.About the Role:We help start-ups grow and connect them with the corporate, industry, and government partners who can take them further. Our leadership team is out building those relationships every week, and we're looking for someone to work right alongside us and help drive them forward.This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to learn business development from the inside. You'll be in the middle of everything: shaping proposals, running the follow-ups, keeping our partners engaged, and making sure opportunities don't slip. When a deal is moving, you're one of the reasons it keeps moving.You won't be stuck behind a desk either. You'll get in front of partners and out to events, representing Alacrity and keeping conversations going. It's a real seat at the table, and a strong launch pad for someone who wants to build a career in business development, partnerships, or growth.You'll work closely with our Director of Growth and CEO and be a driving force in getting deals executed. We're looking for someone organized and reliable, motivated by supporting entrepreneurs, and understands the many stakeholders that it takes to make an entrepreneur succeed.Key Responsibilities:Support the full sales cycle, from prospecting and closing through to account managementManage partner and stakeholder relationships across corporates, funders, and the wider ecosystem,



keeping things moving so nothing gets dropped between the first meeting and deliveryDraft and put together proposals, agreements, and follow-up materials for corporate, industry, and government partnersKeep Salesforce current, and flag anything that needs attentionSet up meetings, build the agendas, and stay on top of the follow-ups afterwardHandle day-to-day admin: email and calendar management, scheduling, and keeping files and documents organizedHelp surface and shape new opportunities, thinking a step ahead and bringing a problem-solving mindsetRepresent Alacrity at events, conferences, and partner meetingsHelp with marketing that supports business development, like outreach materials, LinkedIn posts, and one-pagersSupport the Director of Growth and CEO as opportunities come up, and own the execution end to end on an as-needed basisTake on ad-hoc projects as they ariseRequirements:A bachelor's degree in business, commerce, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience3 to 5 years in a business development, partnerships, account management, or fundraising roleFundraising experience across both the for-profit and non-profit worlds, whether that's investment, sponsorship, grants, or partner fundingExperience supporting ventures, start-ups, or the tech sector, and comfortable in that worldComfortable with CRMs; Salesforce experience is a plusA clear writer who can turn rough notes into a clean proposal or agendaAble to attend events and travel across Canada and other regions when neededWho You Are:Strategic and entrepreneurial. You spot opportunities, think a step ahead,



and bring creative solutionsOrganized and reliable. You're on top of the details and you're the one who remembers the follow-upA self-starter who moves things forward without being asked twicePresent well and comfortable in a room; you can represent us atan event and keep a conversation going when we're not thereAmbitious, you want to grow into more, and you'll treat this as a place to build fromInterested in start-ups, innovation, government and industry partnerships, or the B.C. tech sceneAble to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environmentNice to have:Exposure to grant-funded programs, government funders, or corporate partnershipsBasic marketing tool familiarity (Canva, LinkedIn, email marketing)Why Join Us?At Alacrity, we don't just support innovation, we help scale it. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in growing Canada's sustainable tech ecosystem while contributing to meaningful economic and environmental outcomes.What We OfferWe are brisk, cheerful, and community-minded. We're friendly and eager team players who support one another to do our best - both at work and outside the office.Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with offices in Vancouver and VictoriaExtended health and dental benefits; premiums 100% coveredHealth and Wellness Spending AccountsEmployee Incentive PlanSupport to learn and grow through career development opportunitiesQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We believe different perspectives make Alacrity Canada a better organization. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where our team members feel that they belong. We are actively educating ourselves to create this environment.

📌 Business Development Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 Alacrity Canada
📍 Vancouver