Innovation Strategist: Design Thinking & Prototyping

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

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.