Bioenterprise is Canada's Food & Agri-Tech Engine, bringing together innovators, partners, and investors to advance cutting-edge agri-food technologies. The organization provides market intelligence, mentorship, and funding to help transform research-driven ideas into commercially successful products and services. Through a national network of agri-food industry experts and Innovation Advisors, Bioenterprise supports small and medium-sized agri-food businesses in connecting with resources, scaling their innovations, and expanding into new markets.

The Engine is committed to driving growth across Canada’s agri-food sector and supporting companies in achieving national and global impact.

Employment: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Hybrid — Guelph, Ontario office three days per week Travel: Occasional travel within Ontario and Canada may be required This is a hybrid position based in Guelph, Ontario, requiring in-person attendance at our Guelph office at least 3 days per week. Candidates should be available to begin employment immediately or within a short notice period.

The Project

Coordinator, Engine Initiatives helps deliver initiatives within Bioenterprise Canada’s Food &

• Agri-Tech Engine, including Trade &

• Market Development, the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH), and other current and future initiatives. Working with Program Managers and internal teams, the Project Coordinator helps move projects from planning through execution by managing timelines, activities, communications, events, participant engagement, documentation, data, and follow-up.



The role works with participating companies, farmers, advisors, mentors, industry partners, government stakeholders, and other members of Bioenterprise Canada’s network. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving workplace. The position will be fulfilled through a hybrid work model, with regular onsite work at Bioenterprise Canada’s head office in Guelph, Ontario, and remote work. Occasional travel within Ontario may be required. Project &

• Initiative Coordination Coordinate the planning and delivery of projects and initiatives across the Engine portfolio. Develop and maintain project schedules, workplans, trackers, action lists, and timelines. Monitor milestones and deliverables, follow up on outstanding actions, and flag risks or delays. Contribute to the launch and implementation of new Engine initiatives. Improve project coordination processes, templates, tools, and systems. Serve as a primary contact for routine participant inquiries and facilitate connections with appropriate Bioenterprise resources. Help ensure a consistent, responsive, and professional participant experience.



Provide coordination across the Trade &

• Market Development portfolio, including the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub. Organize company meetings, advisory sessions, workshops, networking activities, and other program-specific activities. Data, Reporting &

• Documentation Collect and organize participation, activity, outcome, and financial data. Work with Marketing and Communications on event promotion, program updates, success stories, and other content. Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, agriculture, agri-food, project management, administration, marketing, communications, or a related field . ~2+ years of experience in project coordination, program coordination, business administration, events, client services, or a related role. ~ Experience coordinating multiple projects, activities, deadlines, and stakeholders. ~ Experience working with businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers, industry organizations, government, or other stakeholders is an asset. ~ Experience in the Canadian agriculture or agri-food sector is an asset. ~ Experience with government-funded programs, economic development, innovation, or business-support initiatives is an asset. ~ Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. ~ Experience with CRM, project management, database, or program management systems is an asset. ~ French language skills are an asset. Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, databases, and project documentation.

📌 Project Coordinator, Engine Initiatives (Guelph)
🏢 Bioenterprise Canada
📍 Guelph