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VP of International Relations and Marketing

Maja Maher — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:02:06 +0000

Nova Institute is a private Canadian research centre focused on developing innovative clean technology and medical devices. We are planning to expand into international markets and are seeking a VP of International Relations and Marketing for a 3 year project position to help us in this process.

The VP of International Relations and Marketing will work to build up and supervise our international business development and marketing teams and help plan our international market entry strategy.

Responsibilities:

In-house counsel and advisor in international business law and legal procedures in Asian and European markets.
Build our international network and communicate with potential partners in Asia, Middle East, and Europe
Identify government incentives and beneficial trade agreements
Lead our international business development team in forming an international market entry plan and identifying the best foreign markets for our first international launch.
Lead our international marketing team in our first international product launch.

Requirements:

This role will be central to our market strategy in Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, strong language and cultural skills are therefore essential.

Minimum Bachelor degree in in jurisprudence with courses in international law, EU law, WTO law, political science, business law, and international commerce arbitration.
Professional network in Asia and Middle East
Minimum 3 years experience in international trade
Minimum 2 years experience with public relations and marketing
Strong knowledge of Chinese professional culture and language
Fluent English, French, and Russian

If you are interested in this role please contact us with your CV and cover letter.

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Design Engineer (Internship)

Maja Maher — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:38:13 +0000

We are looking for a creative design engineer with interest in 3D modelling to join our cutting edge cleantech team for a 12 month internship.

You will help develop our revolutionary clean energy technology, and we promise you will get more hands on experience than any other internship can offer.

You:

Are enrolled in a mechanical engineering co-op program or similar
Have experience and interest in 3D modelling and 3D printing
Have experience and interest in design engineering and design for manufacturing
Are great at taking initiative
Communicate well with team mates remote and in person
Speak and write English at a professional level.
Have amazing report writing skills.
Are eager to help build the technology of the future.

It is also great if you:

Understand different production processes and the limitations they impose on design.
Have experience in commercial design engineering
Are fluent in Audtodesk Fusion 360
Have experience with simulation software
Have experience with cnc routers

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Analog Circuit Designer (Internship)

Maja Maher — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:32:01 +0000

We are looking for a creative electronics engineer with interest in analog circuit design to join our cutting edge cleantech team for a 12 month internship.

You will help develop our revolutionary clean energy technology, and we promise you will get more hands on experience than any other internship can offer.

You:

Are enrolled in an electronics engineering co-op program or similar
Have experience and interest in analog circuit design
Are able to explain the working principles of capacitors to a 5 year old.
Are great at taking initiative
Communicate well with team mates remote and in person.
Speak and write English at a professional level.
Have amazing report writing skills.
Are eager to help build the technology of the future.

It is also great if you:

Have knowledge in pcb design
Have experience in test design

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Executive Assistant

Maja Maher — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:54:36 +0000

The Department of Medical Devices at Nova Institute provides Ontario Made medical grade face masks to help keep healthcare workers safe and pull Canada through the pandemic. We have also developed a 100% biodegradable face mask that meets the highest standards of Health Canada.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to our VP of Medical Devices

Location: Oakville, ON

Day to day tasks:

Answer calls, emails, and book meetings (zoom, calls, and in-person).
Strategically plan and prioritize to make the best use of the VP’s time.
Arrange the VP’s calendar schedule including personal reminders for prayer times and gym.
Ad hoc administrative tasks such as preparing reports, taking notes, arrange deliveries, and any day to day tasks the VP needs help with.
Manage the VP’s email inbox and draft and send emails when requested.
Keep track of documentation, data sheets, and test reports and ensure they are available for the VP when requested.

The executive assistant may be required to work non-traditional hours and extended hours.

As manufacturers of PPE we are an essential service, and the position may require both in-person and remote work, including travelling to client locations.

We are looking for someone who:

Is eager to learn and work in a fast paced start-up business environment
Has excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to anticipate what the VP needs at all times.
Has experience in communicating with executives and clients.
Possess a high sense of urgency, yet able to stay calm under pressure
Are proficient with Zoom and Microsoft Office
Enjoys a casual work environment while keeping a high degree of professionalism and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Has a driver’s license
Do not think any job is too small or trivial, and realize that even the act of bringing coffee at the right time can be essential for smooth operation of the business.
Are able to follow instructions, even when instructions are vague.

It would also be awesome if you:

Have experience in business development, sales, marketing, and/or communicating with large business clients.
Have experience from the medical device field.

Nova Institute is an equal opportunities employer, and our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We have more than 13 languages spoken fluently among our workforce, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Please contact us and attach your CV to apply.

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Electrical Engineering Co-op

Maja Maher — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:23:22 +0000

Are you an electrical engineering student and want to use your superpowers to shape the future of clean energy?

We are looking for two electrical engineering Co-op students for an exciting clean-tech project!

The position is a paid 4 months full-time co-op placement starting June 15.

You must currently be enrolled at a university or college in an electrical engineering program.

We are a diversity-oriented employer and strongly encourage women, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and recent immigrants to apply.

Qualifications (In priority):

Enrolled in Electrical Engineering or similar at a University or College.
Be curious
Like to read research papers
Knowledge about circuit design
Interest in kinetic energy harvesting

It would also be awesome if you:

Have knowledge about dielectric elastomers or other Electroactive Polymers (EAP’s)
Have practical lab experience
Have experience in circuit design
Have knowledge in the safe operation of high voltage circuits

If that last list does not apply to you, no worries, interest goes a long way, and we are good at teaching =)

Job activities:

Read and summarize research papers
Aid lead researcher in testing electrical characteristics of certain materials
Circuit design and experimenting

We offer:

Meaningful and interesting work placement
Valuable experience that looks nice on your CV
Great training and mentoring program
Competitive salary
Possibility for future job opportunities

Workplace: Due to Covid19 safety measures most of the work will likely be from your home, although some work may need to be done at our lab in Mississauga. But feel free to apply if you only can work remotely, we can make that work.

Please direct all questions and applications to our contact form.

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