Marketplace Implementation Coordinator

Type: Permanent, Full-Time Reports To: Director, Data & Marketplace Strategy Location: Canada Nationwide (Remote, up to 20% occasional travel) Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 /yr This position is for one active vacancy. About Generate Canada Generate Canada is a not-for-profit organization that for 30 years has been bringing together leaders from government, business, academia and civil society to drive change aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy, and the natural and social systems on which it depends. We have built a national platform of pre-competitive innovation labs that we call ‘Solution Spaces’. They help develop and scale solutions—be it partnerships, investments, policies, standards, and/or new technologies— that are deemed most critical for a clean economy and a resilient future. Our portfolio of Solution Spaces is ever-evolving to respond to complex and persistent challenges, and to fill gaps not already being addressed by other organizations. We are currently focused on advancing regenerative agriculture, the circular economy across construction and plastics supply-chains, and blended sustainable finance for nature-based solutions. Join the work to advance a more resilient food system Founded in 2023 as a Solution Space of Generate Canada, the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) grew out of a small group of passionate industry leaders willing to test ideas and work together in a pre-collaborative space to find real solutions. We collaborate with farmers, organizations, food and beverage processors and retailers, and researchers to develop and scale practical solutions that reduce emissions, improve environmental outcomes, and create new value across the agri-food system. What You’ll Do As the Marketplace Implementation Coordinator, you will play a central role in driving day-to-day operations and execution across the CANZA Marketplace and associated work related to CANZA’s Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MMRV) initiatives. This role combines dedicated leadership over specific streams of work with active collaborative support across the broader Marketplace team to ensure seamless delivery of our organizational goals. This position will bring knowledge of sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices to champion key workstreams. As part of this role, you will have ownership of enhancements to the Marketplace searchable directory to improve user experience and deepen partner relationships across Canada, while consulting with the Director on strategic direction. At the same time, you will work closely with the full Marketplace team to support, coordinate, and execute activities led by other team members - helping maintain detailed workplans, conducting research, and supporting testing of new functionality in the Marketplace and other associated technology platforms. Working under the guidance of the Director, Data & Marketplace Strategy, you will bridge structured project management with hands-on coordination. You will ensure milestones are met, practical and high-quality research is conducted, progress reports and documentation are delivered accurately, and our collective efforts effectively advance CANZA’s mission across Canada's agrifood sector. As Marketplace Implementation Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include: Research and Tool Development • Provide subject matter expertise to support the development and evolution of Marketplace and Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification tools, programs and resources, ensuring content and functionality are representative of emerging trends in agriculture and sustainability. • Participate directly in testing and quality assurance for new Marketplace tool features and digital functionalities prior to wider rollout. • Lead research on regenerative agriculture, sustainability, MMRV and environmental markets, serving as an internal resource and translate findings into actionable program recommendations. • Serve as the lead and champion for designated Marketplace workstreams, such as the searchable directory. Documentation, Reporting and Proposal Support • Keep project documentation and reporting templates structured, up to date, and organized across workstreams. • Support the team by contributing technical subject matter input, as well as preparing, formatting and synthesizing materials for pitch decks, proposals and concept notes. Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Support • Organize, document, and follow up on team and partner meetings to support seamless communication and stakeholder engagement across the Marketplace portfolio. • Assist in tracking project timelines, action items and dependencies to keep cross-functional team efforts aligned and moving forward smoothly. • Perform other related project coordination and operational duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Marketplace team and organizational priorities. • Collaborate closely with the Senior Program Lead and Sr. Project Manager to support the planning, tracking, and execution of broader Marketplace and MMRV initiatives and team-led activities. • Assist in maintaining proactive, professional correspondence with external system actors, serving as an approachable operational point of contact for meeting logistics, routine inquiries, and information sharing. Who You Are You’re a purpose-driven professional who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments. • Facilitator: Clear communicator and collaborator who can work with both technical developers and stakeholders. • Ethical: Strong orientation and commitment to transparency, privacy, and data stewardship. • Disciplined: Strategic and systems-oriented thinker with excellent project execution skills. • Team Player: Skilled at building interpersonal connections and fostering a supportive, communicative, and collaborative environment. • Independent and Innovative: Motivated to take initiative and solve complex challenges. • Resilient and Adaptable: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities. • Aligned with Agri-Food Systems: Excited about the intersection of agriculture, food, and sustainability. Essential Qualifications • Strong subject matter knowledge in agrifood sustainability, agricultural production systems, and sustainability initiatives across supply chains. • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply technical data, specifically relating to agriculture, sustainability, and MMRV. • Ability to independently research, analyze data, and synthesize findings into concise summaries, presentations, executive briefings, and actionable recommendations on sustainable agriculture and sustainability practices. • One to three (1-3) years’ of experience in project coordination, implementation, or project management, ideally within agriculture, food systems, sustainability, or environmental markets. • Excellent organizational skills with proven experience tracking project timelines, managing action items, and managing competing priorities. • Strong attention to detail to assist with testing user functionality, and managing web-based platforms or directories. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of coordinating with external system actors, and creating clear documentation, pitch decks, progress reports, and meeting summaries. • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively alongside team members, technical experts, program administrators, and external partners. • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems, Business, or a related discipline. • Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a willingness to adapt as priorities change, and a solutions-orientated mindset. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with MMRV concepts, carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting, environmental data management, or related frameworks. • Experience working with agricultural sustainability programs, carbon markets, regenerative agriculture, or ecosystem service initiatives. • Knowledge of environmental data standards, traceability systems, or digital agriculture platforms. • Experience working with producers, commodity organizations, or agricultural value chain partners. How To Apply Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience (details not found in resume) to be considered for this opportunity. Please note: We would rather receive a short cover letter from YOU than a formal letter from an AI tool. This posting will remain open on Generate Canada's career site until the position is filled: What To Expect From The Hiring Process We respect your time and value transparency. Selected candidates can expect the following stages: • Intro video call with our Human Resources Representative (15 minutes) • First Panel Interview (45 minutes) • Candidate Exercise / Assessment Task • Second Panel Interview (60 minutes) • Peer Panel (15-30 minutes) • Offer & Onboarding Please note: This is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the organization. All interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview. Equal Opportunity Statement Generate Canada embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We are at our best when everyone has a seat at the table, and when we are made to feel like we belong. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. Generate Canada values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. Generate Canada recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. At Generate Canada we’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will do our best to support you. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the interview process, please let us know when we reach out to schedule your interview. AI Disclosure Statement At Generate Canada, we are committed to a transparent and human-centered recruitment process. We want to assure all candidates that we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools for candidate screening or selection, at this time. All applications are reviewed and assessed by a human. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 /yrOriginally posted on Himalayas