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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director of the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE), the Program Officer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and continuously improving high-impact entrepreneurship programming at one of the world's leading university-based accelerators.
This position supports students and early-stage founders in transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures through experiential learning, mentorship, and ecosystem engagement. Working across emerging technologies—including AI, health, climate, sustainability, and digital innovation—the Program Officer will develop programs that foster venture creation, responsible innovation, and real-world impact.
The role combines program design and delivery, founder support, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. A key responsibility is building connections across McGill's entrepreneurial ecosystem by collaborating with student groups, mentors, alumni, investors, and industry partners to create meaningful learning opportunities and strengthen the pipeline of future entrepreneurs.
The McGill Dobson Centre's mission is to find, train, and develop entrepreneurs who build innovative companies with purpose. This role contributes to that mission by helping founders develop ventures that create economic, social, and environmental value.
Note: Employees interested in this opportunity as a developmental assignment are encouraged to apply.
Primary Responsibilities:
Design and deliver experiential entrepreneurship programming, including workshops, founder training, pitch events, and venture-building activities.
Build and maintain relationships with mentors, alumni, investors, industry experts, and ecosystem partners.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, program management, or a related field, preferably within an incubator, accelerator, university, or startup ecosystem.
Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of entrepreneurship, Lean Startup methodology, design thinking, and early-stage venture development.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
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Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
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Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
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Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
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Competitive vacation policy
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Two (2) personal days
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Two (2) floating holidays
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Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
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Paid time off over the December holiday period
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Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
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Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
(MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 - $82,740.00 - $99,290.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-COM2A - Internal External Relations - Professional 2
33.75 (Full time)
Associate Director
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-08-16
2026-08-04
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
