Regional Director, Manitoba (Full-Time, Remote-Must be based in Manitoba)
At Foresight Canada, we’re not just envisioning a sustainable future—we’re creating it. As the nation's leading cleantech accelerator, we thrive on collaboration. From cleantech entrepreneurship to accounting, from operations to HR, from events and marketing to partnerships, we bring together exceptional individuals with diverse expertise to tackle the climate crisis through innovation and determination. Join us in our mission to help the world do more with less, sustainably.
Job Description
The Manitoba Net Zero Innovation Network (MNZIN) serves as the operational engine driving Manitoba’s ambitious Path to Net Zero strategy. Designed to deliver the 2026–2029 Action Plan, MNZIN accelerates decarbonization by assembling expert teams and funding high-impact projects across three key economic clusters: sustainable agri-food, clean transportation, and the built environment. Built on a proven, high-performance model that leverages public investment to catalyze significant private capital and job creation, the network also features a dedicated workforce stream to upskill local talent for the green economy. Foresight recognizes that a sustainable future is impossible without the meaningful participation and leadership of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Join us in this market-driven initiative as we bridge the gap between provincial climate goals and tangible economic results.
As an integral member of our Technology Adoption team, you will report to the VP of Technology Adoption to drive innovation and impact. You will lead program budget and proposal development, government reporting, strategic connections & network building in Manitoba, and oversee and execute all processes for programs, projects and initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in translating vision into action, driving tangible outcomes that propel the cleantech sector forward in Manitoba.
The successful applicant will be a true community builder who is passionate about reducing Canada’s climate impact through technology adoption. This means that you are a great writer and communicator, a team player, an entrepreneurial self-starter, are comfortable working remotely, and have strong time and project management skills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee all aspects of Foresight’s MNZIN, including ecosystem and Indigenous engagement, oversight of strategic advisors, and financial and impact tracking/reporting.
Represent Foresight within the Manitoba ecosystem, expanding the organization’s national presence and creating opportunities beyond the MNZIN program timeline.
Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners, ensuring Indigenous perspectives and priorities are meaningfully integrated into program development and delivery.
Design and implement a Manitoba-specific strategy that addresses Manitoba's specific needs and aligns with the MNZIN program goals.
Convene key Manitoba ecosystem members to identify shared challenges and scope tangible projects to drive meaningful solutions.
Manage and deliver the MNZIN built environment sector program.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with potential industry partners and funders to secure program funding, including private-sector matching dollars.
Coordinate the internal team of Program Managers and Coordinators supporting the MNZIN program.
Collaborate with other internal teams (Data team, Marketing and Communications, Operations, etc. to ensure success.
Other duties as required.
Experience:
Post-secondary degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum eight years of experience in government, nonprofit, or private sector.
Must have proven experience leading sales and fundraising activities; prior partnership experience is required.
Must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others, and lead junior team members.
Strong project and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Comfortable translating complex, ambiguous challenges into actionable operational plans.
Must have existing relationships within the Manitoba agriculture, built environment, or transportation sectors.
Previous experience managing the execution of multi-year public grants, including grant reporting, is an important asset.
Experience in the built environment, cleantech sector, or in corporate sustainability roles within Manitoba’s corporate sector is considered an asset.
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (Remote – must be located in Manitoba). This is a 1-year contract with the expectation of renewal and extension to a 3-year term, with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role.
Rate: $95,000-$105,000 + benefits
About Foresight
Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we de-risk and simplify public and private sector adoption of the world’s best clean technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing urgent climate challenges.
Since 2013, Foresight has supported 1,725 ventures, 104+ industry partners, and 433+ investor firms to deploy $2.45B+ in capital, achieve $622M+ in revenues, and create 10,000+ high-paying jobs. Our domestic and international engagement includes working in collaboration with 2,000+ rights holders and partners.
Find out how we’re redefining acceleration at foresightcac.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn.
Foresight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We tackle pressing environmental challenges and bring transformative technologies to market. All applications are personally reviewed by our team, no AI is used, and we welcome questions or requests for accommodation throughout the hiring process.
