Future Leaders Ambassador

COVE

Halifax, NS

Who is COVE?

COVE is a tech hub and commercialization partner home to more than 400 organizations that use its facilities,services and programs. COVE brings together industry, academia and government to accelerate marine technology development and commercialization from seabed to space - ensuring resilient supply chains built with Canadian solutions. Through its vast international network, COVE has been at the forefront of providing invaluable networking opportunities, fostering connections, and leading discussions within the global marine technology community.

COVE spearheads programs aimed at nurturing talent, expediting the release of technology products, and bolstering the success of emerging ventures by startups, scaleups, and SMEs. These initiatives, coupled with COVE's ability to harness diverse skills and expertise nationally within the innovation ecosystem, serve as an enabler for overcoming industry challenges, driving economic growth, and delivering value to investors.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion, we are actively seeking to expand our team to further bolster our transformational influence on the marine sector. We recognize that our journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of our team - a group of individuals who collaborate, innovate, and continually strive for excellence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

The Ambassador will support and lead initiatives as part of COVEs Career Pathways programming which includes focused efforts in offshore wind, ocean literacy, and other areas related to marine-based industries. The Ambassador will aim to build engagement and capacity in pre-career groups such as school-aged youth and post-secondary. The ability to develop partnerships and relationships will be an important aspect to this role, particularly with educators and rural, Indigenous and French speaking communities. The Ambassador will be impactful in promoting career pathways in communities and be responsible for creating land-based and Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) programming, highlighting the importance of Indigenous ways of knowing.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in upscaling and delivering local and national-level education initiatives, particularly the OffshoreWind4Kids program.
• Work closely with Indigenous communities to support the creation of culturally responsive curriculum materials that include indigenous histories, languages, and traditions, providing students with a more inclusive and comprehensive education.
• Develop and implement educational programs integrating ocean literacy and Indigenous knowledge systems.
• Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, educators, etc., to curate culturally relevant learning experiences.
• Organize and deliver on-site tours of COVE for post-secondary students and students in grades 6-12, and others as required.
• Present to youth using a variety of learning mediums such as in-person activities, e-learning and multi-media.
• Assess program effectiveness to determine the impact of training/programs on youth participants and value to educators.
• Communicate with educational and community stakeholders and partners that serve youth to promote and share education programs and projects offered by COVE.
• Support the launch and delivery of new initiatives as part of the workforce development program.
• Represent COVE in all areas of work and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with COVEs policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVEs programs and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Social Science, Community Development, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in program development and facilitation, including education/learning and development program implementation, design, development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Mtis, or Inuit). Preference will be given to individuals with experience in the Mikmaq Two-Eyed Seeing approach to curriculum development, which integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to create a holistic and inclusive educational framework.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
  
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs.Skilled in report writing and project management to ensure program objectives and deadlines are met.Proven ability to be innovative and agile.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.Committed to upholding honesty and integrity, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional with a strong ability to develop and execute plans effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and an ability to communicate complex ideas in succinct and compelling ways.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people and cultivate relationships.
• Experience working with school-age youth and/or educators.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instructional design, analysis, measurement, and evaluation methods.
• Committed to upholding honesty and integrity, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Additional Assets:

• Working proficiency in French (spoken and written) is considered a strong asset.
• Graduate-level education in a related field.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, Elders, and Knowledge Holders.
• Direct experience working in the technology or marine sector.

Working at COVE

At our core, we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators, serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity, creativity, and diversity are not just values to usthey are the bedrock of our identity. We thrive within an integrated team environment, where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences, ensuring that each person's unique talents and strengths are fully recognized, appreciated, and utilized. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team, enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that finds solutions to real-life problems.
• Vacation, personal days, and sick time
• Remote work and flexible work hours
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment
• Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths
• Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account
• Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Competitive salary

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts, we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Should your profile align with our current or future needs, a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

Dont meet every single requirement? At COVE, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE atwww.coveocean.com.Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position, please apply online by clicking Apply.The deadline for submission is July 10th, 2025 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.