Gestionnaire de programme – Québec / Quebec Program Manager

SVG Ventures | THRIVE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agrifood innovation platform is seeking a Quebec Program Manager to drive regional programming and support ecosystem engagement in Montreal. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, have over 5 years of experience in program management, and a strong background in agrifood or climate tech. Responsibilities include overseeing program execution, stakeholder collaboration, and representing the organization at important industry events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in program management or ecosystem development.
• Strong track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the end-to-end implementation of THRIVE’s programming.
• Represent THRIVE Quebec at regional events.
• Support the Head of Canada Programs in partner engagement.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environment, or related field

Job description

Overview

Candidates are invited to submit their application in French. Given the bilingual nature of this role, we also welcome and encourage applicants to provide their resume in both French and English. Please note that applications submitted in French will be fully considered, and bilingual submissions will help us assess English language skills where required for the position.

FTE Status: Full-time

Location: Montreal (hybrid with regional travel required)

Reporting to: Head of Canada Programs

About SVG Ventures | THRIVE: SVG Ventures | THRIVE is the leading global agrifood innovation and investment platform, advancing the future of food and agriculture through innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-sector collaboration. Our mission is to drive innovation and sustainability in the agrifood value chain, bridging global ecosystems and catalyzing impact where it matters most.

Position Overview

The Quebec Program Manager plays a pivotal role in the regional delivery of THRIVE’s Quebec-based programming and initiatives, with a strong emphasis on cultivating innovation in the province’s agrifood and climate-tech sectors. Reporting directly to the Head of Canada Programs, this role will lead the execution of a high impact scaleup program in collaboration with Zone AgTech, as well as support THRIVE's broader mission through ecosystem activation, business development, and stakeholder engagement across Quebec.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Management

• Facilitate the end-to-end implementation of THRIVE’s Quebec-based programming in collaboration with Zone AgTech and under the strategic direction of the Head of Canada Programs.
• Ensure timely delivery of program milestones, partner obligations, and KPIs.
• Manage communications and relationships with participating startups, mentors, partners, and program collaborators.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes, metrics, and impact in line with THRIVE’s reporting frameworks.

Regional Ecosystem Engagement

• Represent THRIVE Quebec at regional industry events, pitch competitions, conferences, climate innovation forums, etc.
• Identify partnership and business development opportunities aligned with THRIVE’s objectives and the partnership agreement with Zone AgTech, under the direction of the ecosystem partnerships leads.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with Quebec-based innovators, entrepreneurs, accelerators / incubators, and research institutions.

Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison for Zone AgTech and other Quebec-based stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and alignment with THRIVE Canada leadership.
• Support the Head of Canada Programs and Head of Ecosystem Partnerships in partner engagement, relationship management, and co-development of regional programming.

Strategic Contribution & Leadership

• Contribute to national strategy conversations with a strong understanding of Quebec’s innovation ecosystem, needs, and cultural context.
• Operate with a high degree of self-direction and ownership, while collaborating cross-functionally across the THRIVE teams.
• Represent THRIVE’s mission, values, and impact goals in all regional activities and communications.

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in French (spoken and written) is essential; bilingual in English / French
• 5+ years of professional experience in program management, ecosystem development, venture development, inovação, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in agrifood or climate tech.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environment, climate, sustainability, finance, business, economics, entrepreneurship, project management or related field required
• Strong track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects or partnerships.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem, accelerators, or venture investment landscape, with a demonstrated understanding of Quebec’s innovation ecosystem specifically, especially in agrifood, climate tech, sustainability, and / or entrepreneurship.
• Experience working with government agencies, research institutions, or industry clusters.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate across distributed teams.
• Passion for sustainability, food security, and climate-resilient innovation.