Program Operations Coordinator (Contract)

About MaRS

MaRS Discovery District (@MaRSDD) is a charitable organization and North America’s largest urban innovation hub, dedicated to helping high-growth technology companies succeed. With a focus on climate, health sciences and other emerging technologies, MaRS supports startups tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Through its world-class facilities, strategic programs and partnerships, MaRS accelerates the adoption of groundbreaking Canadian technology and bolsters a globally competitive innovation ecosystem. MaRS is the place where you can play a meaningful role in the innovation economy.

We understand requirements on a job posting can be daunting. If you're passionate about the role and believe you can make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We’re always looking for great talent to join our team on planet MaRS. 

We actively encourage all candidates to apply, including equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as BIPOC, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. 

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About the Position

Reporting to the Manager of Government Contracts, the Coordinator will provide support for the IRAP IP Assist contract and other government contracts as needed. The Coordinator’s key responsibilities will include day-to-day oversight of program referrals, reporting, and feedback collection. 

This is a fixed-term contract ending March 31, 2027. 

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistical, operational and administrative support for the IRAP IP Assist Program.

Monitoring follow ups and connecting referrals for government contracts

Support for both internal reporting (Internal Financials, Management Reports and slide decks) as well government funder reporting (collecting metrics and activities into reports).

Help with the creation of reports and dashboards based on program data

Administrative support as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Experience providing administrative and operational support in a fast-paced, and high-volume environment

Strong capabilities in GSuite as well as MS Office- particularly Excel/Google Sheets

Excellent organizational and project coordination skills

Strong attention to detail

Proven written and verbal communication skills

Strong time-management and detail orientation to handle fast-paced environment

Good relationship management skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively

Applications will close at 12pm EDT on May 11, 2026. However, we may close the posting earlier if we receive a high volume of qualified applications or if the position is filled before the deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000, extended healthcare benefits, lifestyle spending account, and paid time-off.

Our Applicant Tracking System, BambooHR, does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI). From time to time MaRS may use AI in our screening, assessment, and selection processes. 

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