NEXT Canada

www.nextcanada.com

2 Jobs

109 Employees

About the Company

NEXT Canada is a national non-profit dedicated to accelerating Canada’s most ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by visionary business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada now delivers world-class, founder-focused programming through three streams: Next 36, Next Founders, and NextAI—with NextAI delivered in both Toronto and Montréal. Our mission is to develop exceptional talent, build globally competitive ventures, and drive technology adoption across industries—strengthening the foundations of Canada’s economic prosperity and innovation ecosystem.
NEXT Canada is supported by generous donors and partners including Tim and Frances Price, Reza Satchu and Marion Annau, Som Seif, Chiko Nanji, Morgan Wyatt, and Steven Wellman, as well as EY, Hatch, BDC, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, and Air Canada.
To date, we have empowered more than 1,300 alumni entrepreneurs who have raised over $5.5 billion in capital investments and created thousands of jobs from coast to coast. Their ventures include transformative companies such as Ada, Super, Mistplay, OTI Lumionics, Flashfood, SeamlessMD, Bridgit, Kira Talent, and many others.
NEXT Canada is where bold ideas meet lifelong entrepreneurship—and where Canada’s next generation of world-class ventures begins.

For more information, please visit: www.nextcanada.com

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Company Name: NEXT Canada
Job Title: Venture Manager
Job Description: Job title: Venture Manager Role Summary: Contracted to the Chief Program Officer, the Venture Manager leads venture support, program delivery, and recruitment for NEXT Canada’s accelerator programs. The role requires designing and evaluating program components, coaching founders, managing event operations, maintaining a venture tracking database, and building a diverse pipeline of high‑quality candidates. Expactations: - Complete the contract within a 6‑month period starting April. - Deliver program improvements, cost analyses, and evaluation metrics. - Maintain confidentiality and professional representation at public events. - Coordinate with teams in Montreal and Toronto to align program goals. Key Responsibilities: - Design, deliver, and refine program sessions, including pitch practice and virtual workshops. - Conduct regular check‑ins with 10‑15 ventures, assess progress, and provide strategic, administrative, and morale support. - Facilitate pitch reviews, compile venture data for website and social media promotion. - Manage event planning and execution, including logistics, communication, and business development activities. - Maintain the Airtable venture tracking database and ensure accurate records. - Develop and execute a recruitment strategy to build a diverse pipeline of candidates, including attending recruiting events, evaluating applications, and updating media kits. - Perform ecosystem mapping, budget optimization for paid campaigns, and sponsor outreach. Required Skills: - 2+ years of experience with founders or startup operations. - Deep understanding of startup fundamentals (product‑market fit, GTM, traction, fundraising readiness). - Proven experience in advisory, accelerator, incubator, or program‑delivery roles. - Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and public representation. - Strong execution and operational discipline; ability to manage multiple priorities and structured CRM systems. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, or related field (preferred). - Certifications in program management, facilitation, or startup ecosystems are a plus.

Company Name: NEXT Canada
Job Title: Program Intern
Job Description: Job Title: Program Intern Role Summary Support the Programs team in delivering world-class accelerator and incubator services to founders, mentors, investors, and alumni. Engage with cohort participants and external stakeholders, manage program data, facilitate events, and contribute to outreach and marketing efforts. Expectations - Full‑time (37.5 hrs/week) internship of 4 months (May‑August, with optional extension into September). - Work flexible hours, including evenings, to accommodate program events. - Demonstrate enthusiasm for startup ecosystem, strong communication, and organizational skills. Key Responsibilities - Perform program administrative duties (scheduling, coordination, documentation). - Maintain and update Salesforce and Airtable program databases; track venture progress across all programs. - Provide onsite support for events (guest talks, workshops, classes, socials); manage guest lists and attendance, prepare materials. - Support alumni engagement initiatives and recruitment prospecting activities. - Create, schedule, and publish social media content; manage website updates. - Produce biopacks for ventures, faculty, and stakeholders. - Conduct market and ecosystem research on accelerators and incubators. - Assist with program metrics, reporting, and data collection. Required Skills - Excellent written & verbal communication. - Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). - Experience with Salesforce and Airtable (preferred). - Social media and basic website management skills. - Strong problem‑solving, multitasking, and prioritization abilities. - High attention to detail, organizational rigor, and sound judgment. - Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑role environment. Required Education & Certifications - Current college or university student pursuing a related field (e.g., business, communications, marketing, Data Analytics). - Cooperative education or internship experience in the startup or accelerator ecosystem is an asset.