Communitech 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, cooperative, 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. t done and be a champion for Canadian tech, we want to hear from you. 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. Designing, building and executing on programs for Startup Founders Brainstorm,



test and implement new offerings/supports to further enhance our early stage programming Ensure all programming is tailored to companies needs and other resources as appropriate Work with your people leader to ensure the early stage portfolio aligns with broader team priorities and Communitech goals.

Contribute program management expertise to other programs and initiatives as needed to promote consistency and quality. Brings high energy and a community-building mindset to recruit top founders for our programs Excels at cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships across the tech ecosystem Strong focus on customer experience and customer validation Ability to prioritize multiple projects while remaining organized 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. Please note that ADP’s platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an applicant’s Candidate or Profile Relevance score.

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