[Hiring] Innovation Ecosystem Development Consultant @CWB Group

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree is considered an asset
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing, industrial technologies, engineering sectors, or welding-related industries is considered an asset

Benefits

• 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. Apply today!