Business Operations Coordinator

Scient; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech company is seeking a detail-oriented individual for an administrative support role in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both French and English and have a knack for organization. Responsibilities include supporting business model development, assisting with budgeting, and coordinating meetings across various regions. This is an in-person role geared towards students or recent graduates looking to gain experience in a dynamic tech startup environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to support daily operations.
• Basic knowledge of finance or business fundamentals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing business models and financial plans.
• Assist with budgeting and coordination to support operations.
• Serve as a liaison with stakeholders in French and English.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Interest in startup operations

Education

Relevant degree or student status

Job description

About the job

Scient is a deep-tech company on a mission to modernize natural resource exploration through better data, better decisions, and more sustainable outcomes. We believe exploration can be smarter and lower-risk when the results of today’s drilling directly inform tomorrow’s work, turning core data into clear, actionable insight.

To support our team, Scient is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative skill set to support our day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building structure, and takes pride in helping a team operate efficiently. The position requires excellent communication skills in French and English, strong organization, and familiarity with finance or business fundamentals.

This is an in-person role supporting activities across Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland, initially for 4–6 months, with the potential to extend based on fit and performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to developing and refining business models and financial plans
2. Assist with budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and reporting to support smooth operations
3. Coordinate meetings, support documentation, maintain internal records, and handle routine correspondence
4. Identify and pursue opportunities within the mining ecosystems of Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland
5. Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders in French and English

Qualifications

1. Proficiency in French (spoken and written) is an asset; English fluency required
2. Strong organizational and communication skills
3. Basic knowledge of finance or business fundamentals
4. A keen interest in startup operations and the mining sector
5. Experience with grant writing or financial analysis is an asset
6. Previous experience in a tech startup environment is an asset

If you’re a student or recent graduate with a knack for organization and a desire to gain hands‑on experience in a growing tech startup, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a tailored cover letter to [e-mail]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Scient values diversity and an inclusive team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and LGBTQ+ persons. Feel free to self-identify in your application.