Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 AnnuallyCommunitech helps tech companies start, grow, and succeed in Waterloo Region.We're building a tech ecosystem that's proudly local, globally ambitious and powered by community.Since 1997, Communitech has brought community and tech together to build Canada's most vibrant innovation ecosystem. We connect local startups and scale-ups to the support they need to grow, compete and lead.Today, that means helping trusted AI solutions reach the market, turning bold ideas into valuable IP, expanding peer and advisory networks for founders, and uniting voices through the Waterloo Tech Coalition to take on the issues that matter most.Our goal is to keep Waterloo Region the most connected, collaborative, and resilient tech hub in the country.We're looking to grow our team with passionate people – people who believe in our mission and who are willing to do what it takes to help our founders succeed. If you like to work collaboratively, get s#!t done and be a champion for Canadian tech, we want to hear from you. Wonder what it's like to work at Communitech? Learn more at https://www.Communitech.Ca/corporate-stuff/careers/Communitech is based in downtown Kitchener, Ontario. We work in-office five days a week because great things happen when we're together — creating space for deeper collaboration and stronger relationships with each other and the ecosystem we support.What you'll be doing:Designing, building and executing on programs for Startup FoundersResponsible for end to end program recruitment and executionBrainstorm,



test and implement current offerings/supports to further enhance our early stage programmingWork collaboratively with partner organizationsEnsure all programming is tailored to companies needs and other resources as appropriateHold companies accountable to meet program requirements and milestonesDefine, track and meet metrics to ensure program success and provide input on stakeholder reports as requiredWork with your people leader to ensure the early stage portfolio aligns with broader team priorities and Communitech goals.Collaborate with other Program Managers to strengthen Communitech's program delivery templates, practices, and overall repertoire of offerings.Contribute program management expertise to other programs and initiatives as needed to promote consistency and quality.Build relationships with other groups across Communitech in support of cross-functional initiatives.Represent the Communitech team at events where required, including outside of standard working hours.Other duties as assigned. All duties subject to changeQualificationsExperience in entrepreneurship, high growth scaling business and/or with technology startups is extremely helpfulBrings high energy and a community-building mindset to recruit top founders for our programsExcels at cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships across the tech ecosystemStrong focus on customer experience and customer validationAnalytically minded with the ability to assess startup businesses and provide feedback and supportComfortable and adept at conducting confidential conversationsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with client companies and other third partiesAbility to remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to prioritize multiple projects while remaining organizedComfortable presenting to groups and facilitating discussionsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamComfortable working outside of standard working hours to support program events and activities as required.CompensationThe annual base salary range is $60,000-$70,000. The actual compensation will be based on various factors, including the candidate's level of skills, experience and education as well as the needs of the role, budget and market.This is a full-time temporary contract position through to October 2027, with the possibility of extension.Communitech is a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal persons, francophones, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.Please note that ADP's platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an applicant's Candidate or Profile Relevance score. All applications will be reviewed by a human. Scores do not affect the visibility of an application and applicants may opt-out when applying.

📌 Program Manager, Startup (Kitchener)
🏢 Communitech Technology Association
📍 Kitchener