Association Manager

STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Malachite Management, part of the STEMCELL Group of Companies, is seeking an Association Manager to partner with our Board of Directors and lead operations. You will shape our strategic roadmap, grow revenue, and support an active association of up to 500 members.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, build key industry partnerships, and help take our mission to the next level. STEMCELL Technologies is a leading biotech employer in Canada, offering competitive salary and meaningful career

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading association management or non-profit operations.
• Demonstrated success driving revenue generation, sponsorships, and budgets from forecast to execution.
• Ability to mentor operational teams and collaborate with diverse leadership styles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to implement strategic roadmaps and governance models.
• Develop sponsorship packages, member acquisition drives, and retention campaigns.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to inform executive decisions.
• Build alliances with industry leaders and sponsors to expand reach.
• Mentor coordinators and cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Association management

Revenue generation

Mentoring teams

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Do you love running the show behind the scenes and turning big ideas into action? Malachite Management, part of the STEMCELL Group of Companies, is looking for an Association Manager to team up with our Board of Directors and lead our operations.

In this role, you will be the go-to partner shaping our strategic roadmap, growing new revenue, and supporting an active association of up to 500 members. You will mentor a sharp, cross-functional team, build key industry partnerships, and help take our mission to the next level.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Board of Directors to bring bold operational roadmaps, modern governance models, and proactive compliance frameworks to life
• Architect high-impact sponsorship packages, member acquisition drives, and creative retention campaigns to fuel sustainable, long-term financial momentum
• Own the numbers through predictive forecasting, budget design, and actionable variance analysis that empower executive decision-making
• Act as an authoritative ambassador, establishing game-changing alliances with industry leaders, sponsors, and key community partners to amplify our reach
• Mentor operational coordinators and cross-functional teams, driving procedural excellence, workflow agility, and flawless project delivery across all initiatives

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading association management, non-profit operations, or equivalent fast-paced environments (with a post-secondary degree; business or science background preferred)
• Demonstrated success driving revenue generation, securing sponsorships, and managing project budgets from forecast to execution
• Natural ability to mentor operational teams, collaborate with diverse leadership styles, and work seamlessly alongside executive boards
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills that build lasting client relationships and rally key partners around shared goals
• High proficiency in MS Office, exceptional organization, and a proven ability to juggle multi-stakeholder deadlines with precision

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

Benefits and Compensation

• We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
• The annual salary for this job ranges from:
• $75,200.00 - $112,800.00
• STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.