Business Development Executive

Aquatic Network; Halifax Regional Municipality; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Pension

Hybrid schedule option

Job summary

A leading environmental technology firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in the hydropower and environmental monitoring sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in environmental tech. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and leading proposal development. A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Business is required, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The role offers a hybrid schedule option for candidates located in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, ideally in environmental tech, hydropower, or AI.
• Deep understanding of environmental compliance and aquatic ecosystems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in hydropower and environmental monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with utilities and research institutions.
• Drive go-to-market strategies and pricing models.
• Lead proposal development for RFPs and grants.
• Represent Innovasea at industry events.

Skills

Business development

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Engineering

Business

Job description

Overview

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.

At Innovasea, we’re revolutionizing aquatic ecosystem monitoring with cutting-edge technology. Our HydroAI™ platform uses artificial intelligence to automate fish counting and species identification—helping hydropower operators meet environmental regulations and protect aquatic life.

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Business Development Executive to lead the charge in expanding HydroAI’s reach. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and business strategy, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in hydropower, tidal energy, and environmental monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with utilities, regulators, and research institutions.
• Drive go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and partnership initiatives.
• Lead proposal development for RFPs, grants, and strategic collaborations.
• Represent Innovasea at industry events and regulatory forums.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in business development, preferably in environmental tech, hydropower, or AI.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of environmental compliance and aquatic ecosystems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice to have

• Experience with fish passage systems or aquatic telemetry.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Pension
• Hybrid schedule option available (must be located in HRM and available to be onsite weekly)

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.