Innovation Strategist: Design Thinking & Prototyping

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Montreal is seeking an Innovation Specialist to shape the future of the organization by connecting trends and designing experiments. This role focuses on collaborative practices in design, scanning industry trends for growth opportunities, and prototyping new services for the Canadian agriculture and food industry. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience or equivalent education experience.
• Practical knowledge of Design Thinking principles and methods.
• Familiarity with prototyping and understanding of agriculture or finance industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Innovation Hub team to evolve innovation practices.
• Scan industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Design and lead experiments that validate assumptions.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Strategic thinking

Human-Centred Design knowledge

Facilitation skills

Storytelling

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft AI platform

Job description

A leading financial institution in Montreal is seeking an Innovation Specialist to shape the future of the organization by connecting trends and designing experiments. This role focuses on collaborative practices in design, scanning industry trends for growth opportunities, and prototyping new services for the Canadian agriculture and food industry. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, in a diverse team environment.