Summer Student Position- Innovation Research Specialist

Our Organization

The Organization for Nova Scotia Innovation Driven Enterprise (ONSIDE) is a newly established Halifax-based non-profit focused on strengthening the Nova Scotia ecosystem for inclusive, innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The mandate of the organization is to Convene individuals and organizations in a network, building connections and fostering partnership within NS to advance the ecosystem, connect efforts within the ecosystem, to other regional and national organizations, and to under-represented groups in NovaScotia, to facilitate partnerships and share best practices, and Catalyze by building broader awareness and understanding of the IDE ecosystem in NovaScotia, celebrating success and mobilizing resources. Through these activities, ONSIDE will contribute to the increasing prosperity of Nova Scotia.

Several key values underpin the ONSIDE mandate:

  • Entrepreneur focused, strengthening the ecosystem to develop and support entrepreneurs.

  • Collective Impact, recognizing that advancing innovation requires understanding and action by players in all sectors, including risk capital, corporate, government, post-secondary, and entrepreneurial.

  • Diversity & Inclusion recognizing that these are as central Canadian values which contribute to greater economic

  • Open and Transparent, engaging openly and transparently with the public.

  • Measurable Action, with a bias towards taking action. Experimenting, measuring and iterating.

  • Amplification, always seeking to work with and through others in the ecosystem. Identifying ONSIDE as a backbone organization which underpins and supports new and existing efforts.

Innovation Research Specialist

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Innovation Research Specialist will be responsible for conducting research on topics related to innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Nova Scotia. You will have an understanding of research tools and methods, and are comfortable with sharing and collaborating on research projects. You are comfortable with conducting and presenting analysis in small groups. You may work with other partners such as universities, accelerators, government agencies in conducting you work and developing relationships. From time to time you may be required to leverage social media tools and outreach, and are comfortable with working remotely as may be necessary.

Fit

  • You’re entrepreneurial. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

  • You’re driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.

  • You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

  • You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

  • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values.

Potential Duties

  • Relationship building for innovation-driven entrepreneurship research (25%)

  • Developing, analysis and presenting research (60%)

  • Identifying funding and/or funding partners for youth special initiatives (5%)

  • Other duties as assigned and relevant to a start-up organization (10%)

Qualifications

  • High school diploma

  • Some post-secondary education

  • Interest in innovation and entrepreneurship

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and time management

  • Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, and communications skills; ability to connect with diverse and under-represented stakeholders across the entire ecosystem and beyond.

  • Comfortable working autonomously, remotely, as well as in team settings.

Other skills

  • Embraces the value of transparency

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other:

Salary: $14.50/hrCommitment: 30 hrs/week

When: May, June, July 2020 (12 weeks) – subject to availability

Please send your resume and cover letter to alex@onsidenow.ca by May 13, 2020.

Although we appreciate all applicants, we will only be able to respond to those that meet our requirements.

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