EDMONTON UNLIMITED

Edmonton Unlimited (EU) is the city’s innovation agency, here to back bold thinkers and builders—entrepreneurs tackling real challenges and creating what’s next. Our vision? To establish a critical mass of entrepreneurs working to scale technology and innovation companies toward global impact. We’re building a culture where trying, failing fast, and trying again is part of the process—because every idea has the potential to spark something bigger.

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for a Program Specialist to join our vibrant in-office team in Edmonton, reporting to the Director of Founder Success. In this role, you will lead the program development, rollout, day-to-day execution, and operational management of our Pre-Accelerator program. You will handle everything from sourcing and screening startup applications to executing a cohort-style program and coordinating high-impact showcase events. This role is ideal for a structured, execution-minded professional with a passion for program development, client success and project management.

What We’re Looking For:

Founder First: You have a deep empathy for the entrepreneurial path. You focus on understanding the unique founder journey, from application and initial screening through program execution, ensuring every program component is designed to drive growth and momentum for early-stage startups.
Logistics & Execution: You excel at moving parts. Timelines, program calendars, resource plans, and the day-to-day operational execution of workshops and cohort activities are your core strengths.
Proactive Problem Solver: You have a knack for identifying challenges before they surface and proactively anticipate and act on the needs of multiple collaborators/stakeholders. ● Ecosystem Connector: You naturally bridge gaps. You are skilled at engaging, onboarding, and coordinating with community partners, coaches, and external subject matter experts to deliver high-impact sessions and mentorship.
Sustainable Program Builder: You look beyond the immediate pilot phase. You have a passion for taking an initial program concept, absorbing key insights, and establishing the playbooks and processes needed to run it as a repeatable and long-term ecosystem asset.

What You’ll Do:

Program Delivery: Lead the delivery and execution of program components, aligning with desired program objectives. Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership for program enhancements.
Coordinate Startup Selection: Lead the coordination efforts to source, screen, and evaluate startup applications, ensuring a high-quality cohort selection that matches the program’s target profile.
Lead Community Engagement: Engage and organize community partners, facilitators, coaches and external subject matter experts to facilitate specialized workshops, advisory sessions, and networking opportunities.
Manage End-to-End Logistics: Map out and oversee all operational logistics for program delivery, workshops, and cohort demo days, including project activities, work back schedules, resource mapping, and proactive operational adjustments.
Track Milestones & Analytics: Partner with the Edmonton Unlimited data team to collect and collate metrics from program intakes and outcomes, tracking cohort success directly against organizational KPIs.
Mitigate Operational Risks: Set clear project milestones, identify barriers to successful execution, manage resource allocations, and ensure reliable follow-through.
Scale the Pilot: Absorb pilot learnings, build and enhance playbooks and processes, in order to establish the Pre-Accelerator as a sustainable, recurring program.

What You Bring to the Role:

Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience managing, executing, or scaling structured ● programs, incubators, or educational cohorts.
Operational Discipline: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to work with structured timelines to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
Impeccable Attention to Detail: Reliable follow-through on project milestones, metrics, commitments, and program delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to seamlessly facilitate collaboration among multiple parties and align them toward a cohesive outcome. ● Agility: The proven ability to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Location: This is a 100% in-person role based in Edmonton. Applicants must be located in the Edmonton area.

Would Be an Asset:

Ecosystem Knowledge: A strong understanding of early-stage entrepreneur development and a familiarity with the startup landscape in Edmonton.
Technical Proficiency: Competency and hands-on familiarity with modern collaborative tools such as G-Suite, Asana, and Slack.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Learning & Growth: Access professional development opportunities, workshops, and resources to expand your skills and advance your career.
Competitive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package to support your health and well-being.
Flexibility: Enjoy sick and personal time when you need it.
Event Participation: Be at the center of Edmonton’s innovation scene, contributing to and experiencing exciting events like Startup Week, community gatherings, and more. ● Celebrate Success Together: Join in on fun opportunities to represent Edmonton Unlimited and celebrate our collective wins.
Holiday Shutdown: Recharge during our annual holiday closure.

How to Apply:

Your resume and cover letter can be submitted to [email protected]. Please be sure to address the role of innovation in your life and work.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Edmonton Unlimited is committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity, equal pay, and equal rights employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Application Deadline: We’ll begin reviewing resumes immediately, so don’t wait until the deadline — apply now! The application closes on Monday, June 22 at 4PM.

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