Innovation Specialist

Farm Credit Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Innovation Specialist to shape the future of FCC by exploring trends and designing innovative solutions. This role involves working with a dynamic team to prototype new products and services for the agriculture and food industry. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of experience. We're committed to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of Human-Centred Design principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Innovation Hub team on innovation practices.
• Scan industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Turn research into actionable intelligence.
• Share findings with diverse audiences effectively.
• Define problems using Human-Centred Design.
• Build relationships with thought leaders and partners.
• Lead end-to-end experiments for validation.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in agriculture and finance.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Collaboration

Human-Centred Design

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, design, business, or engineering

8+ years of experience or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft AI platform

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

12/12/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$105,145 - $142,255 Relentlessly curious futurist wanted

Are you ready to shape the future of FCC? As an Innovation Specialist, you’ll connect the dots between the present and our desired future state – then design experiments to explore options that could take us there.

You’ll scan trends, spot patterns across industries and provide insights to today’s challenges. Working with a dynamic, cross‑functional team of strategists, designers, technologists and industry experts, you’ll turn bold ideas into real experiences, prototyping new products, services and possibilities for how FCC supports the Canadian agriculture and food industry.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the Innovation Hub team to create and evolve our innovation practice, championing Design Thinking and experimentation as core ways of working


• Scan industry trends and emerging technologies to identify areas for growth and potential disruption in agriculture and finance


• Transform research and partner data into actionable intelligence that informs decisions and sparks new ideas


• Communicate impact by sharing findings and recommendations across diverse audiences – from technical teams to senior leadership – in clear, compelling ways


• Define which problems to explore using Human‑Centred Design and co‑creation


• Build and nurture relationships with thought leaders, vendors and external partners to strengthen FCC’s innovation ecosystem


• Design, plan, lead and complete end‑to‑end experiments that validate assumptions and accelerate learning


• Prioritize exploration of emerging trends, technologies and industry topics to keep FCC future‑ready and ahead of the curve

What we’re looking for:

• Visionary leader who instinctively builds on the ideas of others and inspires collaboration across teams


• Connector and listener who values diverse perspectives and synthesizes them into actionable strategies that drive meaningful outcomes


• Confident facilitator who feels at ease guiding workshops and discussions in a variety of settings and creates an environment where ideas flourish


• Strategic thinker who can link evidence and insights to tangible opportunities for the agriculture and finance industries, ensuring decisions are grounded in data and foresight


• Compelling storyteller who frames complex concepts in ways that engage, influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels


• Curious innovator who is creative, adaptable and collaborative, thriving in ambiguity and rapidly changing environments while driving forward‑thinking solutions

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, design, business, or engineering and at least eight years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)


• Human‑Centred Design knowledge and practical knowledge of Design Thinking principles and methods

The following would be assets:

• Familiarity with the Microsoft AI platform and ability to self‑serve development tasks


• Experience with prototyping


• Understanding of the agriculture or finance industry


• Bilingualism (French and English)

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples


• Members of visible minority groups


• Persons with disabilities


• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.