You will support the development of project activities, coordinate the planning and execution of multiple initiatives, manage day-to-day progress, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver on time, within scope and budget, and to a high standard.

This is a 12-month term position with the possibility of extension. The position reports to the Director.

(may evolve/change over time based on priorities and organizational needs)

Ecosystem Development Partnership Project (60%)

• Manage and deliver activities supporting the international expansion of Canadian businesses (e.g. workshops, webinars, matchmaking activities, incoming delegations, roundtables, etc).
• Work with ecosystem partners to plan and deliver project initiatives.
  Develop presentations, communications and reports.
• Maintain alignment across workstreams and stakeholders.

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Canada (20%)

• Work closely with the Director, EEN Canada Services and client companies to support business introductions, market research, partnership development, and database profile creation and/or updates.
• Provide client support by managing communications, including responding to inquiries and facilitating follow-ups related to EEN Canada services and activities.
• Research and identify relevant funding programs and financing opportunities, and provide client guidance on available supports for Canadian companies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement tracking, including maintaining the EEN’s B2B Matchmaking activities.

International Mobility Programs (Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, Internship Exchange) (10%)

• Identify and engage potential businesses (SMEs) for young talents travelling from and to Europe, build and maintain relationships.
• Support promotion and outreach in Alberta and across Canada (information sessions etc).
• Monitor program activities and prepare reports.

Administration & Coordination (10%)

• Manage meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and follow-ups.
• Introductory meetings with partners, stakeholders, and clients.
• Maintain organized records of contacts, activities, and project documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, or a related field
• Strong expertise in project management, event organization, and international collaboration
• Fluency in at least one additional language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Proactive in reaching out to and engaging with stakeholders and partners
• Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in stakeholder-facing and high-level meeting environments
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

• Familiarity with EU programs (e.g., Erasmus, EUREKA, Horizon Europe) and grant-based projects
• Experience in working in a nonprofit environment
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Open-minded approach and willingness to take initiative
• German is an asset

ECCIR operates with a distributed team across Canada. This role requires comfort working in a virtual environment, coordinating across time zones, and maintaining clear written communication.

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta – Enterprise Square Building, shared office space
• Hybrid work model available
• Candidate must be based in Edmonton
• Candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Term: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
• Probation Period: 6 months
• Salary: $75,000–$82,000 annually
• Vacation: available in the first year of employment