Our Jobs of the Week column today features a pair of openings: Fredericton-based Passiv is looking for a Marketing Associate, while Dalhousie University in Halifax needs a Manager for its Mentorship Skills Project.
Passiv has developed software that helps passive investors – who use low-fee investment vehicles like ETFs – rebalance their portfolios. The company has been growing strongly and earlier this year said its software now manages more than $1 billion in assets. The company is looking for a Marketing Associate.
With a total student population of more than 20,000, Dalhousie is one of Canada’s leading universities and has been expanding its entrepreneurship program in recent years. It’s now developing the Founders Skills Initiative, which aims to develop a best-in-class and evidence-based startup mentorship skills program.
The Job of the Week column features openings posted on the Entrevestor Job Board, which focuses on jobs in technology, innovation and startups in Atlantic Canada. The Entrevestor Job Board helps match job openings and candidates in the tech and startup communities and is operated by Entrevestor and Alongside.
The following are excerpts from this week’s postings:
Halifax
Dalhousie University
Manager, Mentorship Skills Project
Working with, and reporting to, the Director of the Founder Skills Initiative, the Manager, Mentorship Skills Project will be responsible for the successful development and execution of the Mentorship Skills Development Project. The Manager, Mentorship Skills Project will ensure the highest caliber of program development and delivery and overall experience for the participants.
Responsibilities
In consultation with the Director, develop short, medium and long-term strategic plans and related operational measures and benchmarks for the Mentorship Skills Project, ensuring that resources and systems are in place to achieve planned objectives. Establish and monitor milestones to measure success.
In consultation with the Director, oversee the recruitment of programs participants (donors, academics, mentors & CEOs of ventures, c-level executives, corporate sponsors, etc.), requiring in-depth knowledge of the internal and external experts across multiple sectors and close working relationships with the Advancement, Finance, HR and Research Services departments.
Manage the Mentorship Skills Project staff and contractors to ensure work tasks are completed on schedule, within budget, and University standards and policies are adhered to.
Collaborate with Dalhousie Financial Services to provide advice and standardized documentation for financial reporting.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or equivalent training and experience in the successful development, launch and success of new initiatives within a university, not for profit, or commercial environment is required. Experience with innovation and entrepreneurship, with time devoted to managing projects, administering programs and/or servicing tech-based entrepreneurs will be an asset. Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels of stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, are required. Familiarity with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem locally, nationally, and internationally is an asset. . . .
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Fredericton
Passiv
Passiv is seeking a Marketing Associate to help us take our growth to the next level. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing strategic partners, managing affiliates, SEO marketing, and all content on the site.
The ideal candidate should be naturally curious, with strong interpersonal skills, interested in investing, and possess the ability to learn and apply knowledge quickly. While the successful candidate is expected to have a background in marketing, Passiv is committed to providing extensive training and mentoring to help develop their skill set.
This is a one year contract with the possibility of full-time permanent employment at the end. The position is primarily on-site at the company’s headquarters in Fredericton, NB.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you will be responsible for:
Managing all social media platforms and interaction
Developing and coordinating the creation of educational content for end users
Developing and/or sourcing content for the blog and monthly newsletter
Recruiting and managing content writers and affiliates - Analyzing and presenting data related to marketing activity ROI and user behaviour
Performing administrative duties as required such as copyright tracking, affiliates payment, creating marketing budgets, etc.
Qualifications
If you have these skills and qualities, we’d love to hear from you:
You’re a team player that thrives in a collaborative team environment
You are a “learn it all” and not a “know it all” - You’re great at writing and communicating with people
Strong Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel skills - Experienced using Hootsuite or similar social media management tools
You have some experience using AHREFs or other SEO tools - Basic knowledge of SQL is a huge bonus
Your already a DIY investor or willing to learn about DIY investing. . . .
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