Manager Industry Development

Posted June 2026 | Closing July 12, 2026 About Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) Founded in 2008, AEC is a fund-of-funds manager headquartered in Edmonton with offices in both Calgary and Edmonton. AEC manages the Alberta Enterprise Fund with a mission to foster a thriving VC industry in Alberta that provides access to VC and other resources to create successful Alberta companies. We focus on funds that have a strong commitment to Alberta – including a presence in the province.

To date AEC has committed $435 million to 41 venture capital funds, covering a diverse range of forward‑looking industries including the Accelerate Funds, which are angel co‑investment funds. AEC has two core areas of focus: fund investment and industry development, which together support the growth of Alberta’s venture capital and investment ecosystem. Industry development is inherently complex and requires a multifaceted approach grounded in a clear understanding of the current state of the ecosystem and a defined vision for its future.

AEC’s approach is driven by data collection and analysis to identify gaps and align the efforts of key stakeholders. The Industry Development team works closely with partners across the ecosystem to advance initiatives that strengthen the quality and readiness of startups for investment, deepen connections between entrepreneurs and investors, and expand investor education, with the goal of increasing the amount of capital accessible to Alberta startups. How you’ll have a meaningful impact on Alberta and on your career: We are looking for an experienced, self‑starter who can not only find creative solutions to industry challenges but also work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to bring those solutions to life.

The role is highly visible, and your efforts will have a lasting impact on the venture capital and technology ecosystem in the province. This is an opportunity to work at an organization that is leading the way in diversifying Alberta’s economy, creating thousands of high‑skilled jobs, and bringing Alberta’s technology ecosystem into the global spotlight. What You Will Do as Manager, Industry Development: This position will be responsible for managing the industry development and ecosystem activities of the corporation.

This is a full‑time, permanent employment position, based in either Edmonton or Calgary. Reporting to the Director of Industry Development, the Manager of Industry Development supports AEC’s industry development and ecosystem activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Industry Development: Act as the primary go‑to person to support the Director of Industry Development, for all industry development activities.

In co‑operation with the Director and CEO, develop AEC’s ecosystem development strategy. Implement the ecosystem/industry development strategy. Manage all industry development sponsorships and related stakeholder relationships including agreement negotiations, benefits alignment/ execution, and the collection of impact reports.

Provide sponsorship, marketing and operation support to key industry groups and events supported by AEC, including but not limited to the A100, C100, Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA), Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA), Class Rebel, Tech Thursday, House 831, Start Alberta and many more. Support these groups in the delivery of relevant programming consistent with our corporate objectives. Coordinate the participation of AEC’s VC funds and fund managers in Alberta events and ecosystem activities as an opportunity to share expertise, connect to investors and deal flow.

Work with partners to unlock more local capital into the asset class through investor education and engagement of high‑net‑worth individuals and family offices. Work collaboratively with the Start Alberta team to improve data quality and platform adoption. In conjunction with the Director of Industry Development, plan and lead the Alberta Deal Flow Studies.

Undertake VC interviews and/or surveys to obtain qualitative insights on Alberta’s technology ecosystem. Government Relations and Reporting: Lead the reporting on Industry Development activities to the Government of Alberta. Provide an Industry Development report to be included in the Annual Report, Mid‑Year Report, and Business Plan.

Collect quarterly activity reports from AEC’s portfolio of venture capital funds. Lead the quarterly Alberta Investment deal reporting to the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA). Coordinate reporting across AEC portfolio funds as well as other ecosystem investment entities with the goal of better understanding investment activity and gaps in funding.

Marketing / Communications: Work closely with AEC’s Marketing Director and provide input on the overall marketing and communications strategy and social media strategy for the corporation in relation to Industry Development. Corporate communications and PR support relating to Industry Development, including news releases & supporting materials, internal team communications, government communications, support the CEO and Director of Industry Development with Board communications, and external partner/stakeholder communications. Be the team lead for communications with key ecosystem stakeholders, including universities and industry groups/associations (including but not limited to Alberta Innovates, CED, Edmonton Unlimited, Frontrow Ventures, Platform Calgary, A100 and C100).

Budget / Expenses: Track industry development expenses and financial commitments; liaise with the Finance team on the budget status. Provide input on yearly business plan and yearly budget relating to Industry Development. Manage Sponsorship Budget planning, administration and tracking of outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 4 years of direct related experience, or a combination of directly related education and experience. Experience working in a start‑up setting. Experience working with or in the venture capital industry an asset but not a requirement.

Knowledge of Government of Alberta (GOA) programs, delivery structure, program guidelines an asset but not required. Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to assess options and implications to make decisions independently. Ability to identify areas of opportunity both within internal operations and external engagements and develop novel solutions.

Big‑picture thinker, able to make connections between disparate areas and implement best practices to elevate our startup ecosystem. Ability to prioritize and achieve results effectively to respond to numerous, diverse challenges and demands in an environment of shifting priorities. Ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with internal and external stakeholders and ensure that their needs are represented in decision making to achieve win‑win situations.

Strong project management skills. Strong planner, able to think through all the steps of a project, understand how and where others fit into a project, and be proactive in thinking through a project timeline. Ability to work in a self‑directed way, e.g. form objectives, able to self‑prioritize, proactively keep the team informed.

Strong and persuasive interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to be able to influence longer‑term outcomes and solutions. Working knowledge of basic marketing principles is considered an asset. Strong organization skills, with the ability to develop new processes and tools to streamline operations and promote efficiencies within the organization.

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