At a Glance
- Tasks: Help shape Canada's innovation ecosystem in welding and manufacturing through strategic consulting.
- Company: Join the CWB Group, a leader in innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Remote position with occasional travel across Canada for networking and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by connecting industry challenges with innovative solutions.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in innovation strategy and ecosystem development required.
The Innovation Ecosystem Development Consultant will support CWB Group in mapping, developing, and mobilizing Canada's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for welding, materials joining, advanced manufacturing, and related industries. This strategic, contract-based, hands-on role combines advisory expertise with practical execution. The Consultant will bring proven methodologies, relevant networks, and experience in developing innovation ecosystems to map key players and capabilities, identify gaps and opportunities, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
The longer-term objective is to help establish a self-reinforcing ecosystem that connects industry challenges with innovation and entrepreneurship, creates shared value for participants, and supports sustained growth and collaboration across the industry.
Scope of Services:
- Innovation Ecosystem Mapping and Assessment
- Strategic Guidance and Thought Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Reporting
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, Technology Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in innovation strategy, ecosystem development, technology commercialization, economic development, venture capital, innovation consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience leading innovation landscape or ecosystem mapping initiatives in Canada.
- Experience working with industry, government, academia, innovation networks, and funding organizations.
- Strong understanding of Canada's innovation ecosystem, including innovation support programs, accelerators, incubators, research institutions, and commercialization pathways.
- Experience developing strategic recommendations for executive leaders and boards.
- Innovation strategy and ecosystem development expertise.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities.
- Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience conducting executive workshops and strategic discussions.
- Superior written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
- Knowledge of technology adoption, commercialization, and innovation funding models.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint.
Additional Requirements:
- This is a remote, home-based position with occasional travel required within Canada for meetings, collaboration, investigation of strategic opportunities, networking events, and other required duties.
- The Consultant is required to arrange for necessary travel documents in order to travel within Canada as part of their contract requirement.
Accommodation:
The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Innovation Ecosystem Development Consultant in Winnipeg employer: CWB Group
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