Program Manager (Full-Time, Remote)

Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech innovation accelerator is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate and facilitate acceleration programs. This full-time remote position involves engaging with entrepreneurs, managing program initiatives, and enhancing community connections. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, experience in virtual facilitation, and a relevant bachelor's degree. The role offers a salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects or programs involving diverse collaborators.
• Skilled in executing virtual sessions and managing online interactions.
• Ability to engage audiences through public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Foresight’s Acceleration programs.
• Facilitate webinars and workshops for entrepreneurs.
• Support venture onboarding and relationship building.

Skills

Project Management

Virtual Facilitation

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Program Manager (Full-Time, Remote)

At Foresight Canada, we’re not just envisioning a sustainable future—we’re creating it. As the nation's leading cleantech accelerator, we thrive on collaboration. From cleantech entrepreneurship to accounting, from operations to HR, from events and marketing to partnerships, we bring together exceptional individuals with diverse expertise to tackle the climate crisis through innovation and determination. Join us in our mission to help the world do more with less, sustainably.

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Acceleration, the Program Manager will play a key role in supporting Canada’s leading cleantech ventures on their path to commercialization and growth. This position combines program delivery, partner engagement, and venture support, offering the opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and ecosystem collaborators. You will coordinate and facilitate Acceleration programs, drive meaningful connections, and ensure ventures have access to the training, resources, and networks they need to succeed.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and has excellent communication skills across video, phone, and email. You are passionate about cleantech innovation and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of partners to create real-world impact. You will have the chance to shape program offerings, lead engaging sessions, and play a visible role in building a vibrant cleantech ecosystem.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

This program management role involves recruiting, facilitating, and overseeing Foresight’s Acceleration programs, working closely with ventures at various stages of growth, and includes responsibilities such as:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Foresight’s Acceleration programs, ensuring an engaging and impactful experience for participating ventures

• Manage the full lifecycle of program initiatives, including scheduling, communications, reporting, and engagement with program participants and collaborators

• Serve as an enthusiastic and confident facilitator for webinars, workshops, and virtual sessions via Zoom, including breakout room management, participant engagement, and coordination with speakers and partners

• Recruit and onboard high-potential ventures into Foresight’s programs, supporting companies at varying stages of growth

• Attend networking events and support relationship-building activities that enhance Foresight’s presence in the cleantech ecosystem

• Contribute to the design, iteration, and implementation of Foresight’s Acceleration programs

• Collaborate with Executives-in-Residence (EIRs), guest speakers, and other contributors to deliver high-quality programming and ensure alignment with Foresight’s strategic objectives

• Maintain regular touch-points with program participants, gathering feedback and preparing materials such as presentations, surveys, and resources, then acting on insights to continuously enhance the program experience

• Support the planning and execution of ecosystem events, such as roundtables, showcases, and workshops that build community, foster collaboration, and highlight cleantech innovation

• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the success of ventures and Acceleration programming

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing projects or programs involving diverse participants and collaborators, with strong organizational and coordination skills

• Skilled in virtual facilitation, with expertise in using Zoom to manage sessions, breakout rooms, and professional online interactions

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about virtual and in-person public speaking, with the ability to confidently lead sessions, facilitate discussions, and engage diverse audiences

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written

• Experience cultivating and maintaining professional relationships that generate collaboration and new opportunities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment, exercising sound judgment and approaching challenges with creativity and strategic thinking

• Highly organized, with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight timelines

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, commerce, science, social science) or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Rate: $60,000 - $65,000 + benefits

About Foresight

Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we connect public and private sectors to the world’s best clean technologies. We de-risk and simplify the adoption of solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges. We are well-positioned to lead the green economic transition, having supported 1,370+ companies to generate $530+ M in revenue and $2.1+ B in capital support, run 65 industry challenges, created 8,900+ green jobs, and reduced a projected 70+ Mt of GHG emissions. Find out how we’re redefining acceleration at foresightcac.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn.

Foresight recognizes that the best teams include diverse voices. We welcome all applicants with the requisite experience and skills for the position to apply, and invite interested individuals to reach out with any questions or requests for accommodation through the application or interview process.

The team at Foresight is passionate about solving pressing environmental problems and bringing transformative technologies to market. Apply today to join this dynamic team.