Ai2market Program Coordinator

Position Information

**Position Title**
- AI2Market Program Coordinator

**Department/Unit**
- Computer Science

**Research Project**
- AI2Market

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- GP60-25

**Employee Group**
- Grant-Paid

**Position Type**
- Term

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 1 Year

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $60,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

**About the Organization**
- Lab2Market is a national network for innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship skills training of students, researchers, and highly qualified personnel (HQP). Dal Innovates is the strategic lead for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) programming within Dalhousie Faculties, delivering I&E programs with a focus on impact-driven innovation, deep science and technology or commercialization of research to students and researchers at Dalhousie and other universities across Atlantic Canada. ShiftKey Labs is an innovation-focused hub located in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science that introduces post-secondary students to applied innovation at the earliest stages.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the Director of Lab2Market and the Manager of ShiftKey Labs, the AI2Market Program Coordinator will play a central role in the successful delivery of the AI2Market pilot program in Atlantic Canada. AI2Market is a transformative new program designed to develop AI and entrepreneurship skills while fostering the creation of AI-Driven Entreprises (AIDEs). The Program Coordinator will develop the program, coordinate program logistics, support participants and mentors, manage communications, and ensure smooth integration of AI tools into the learning experience.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate the implementation of AI2Market all programs, including Discovery, Validate and Launch.
- Develop and refine operational procedures to streamline program delivery, mentor engagement, and participant support.
- Help participants navigate and effectively use AI tools for market research, business model development, and financial planning.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), collect feedback, and generate reports to demonstrate program outcomes and inform strategic decisions.
- Ensure that programming adheres to agreed-upon budget by tracking expenditures and planning for future programming.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity and quality.

**Note**
- The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Technology, Education or a related field.
- 1-3 years of coordination experience, preferably in an academic environment, innovation ecosystem, commercialization, incubator/accelerator, or start-up setting.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong collaboration and organization skills.
- Ability to work tactfully with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally; and be a contributing partner to a dynamic leadership team.
- Familiarity with AI platforms and tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Assets**
- AI and entrepreneurship expertise.

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary _RRSP_, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 08/19/2025

**Close Date**
- 09/02/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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