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Drive growth. Fuel innovation. Shape the future of Nova Scotia.
Invest Nova Scotia empowers businesses of all sizes to leverage our province’s natural advantages and deliver world-class solutions for Canada and global markets. Through our focus on three key areas of economic growth: start-up and venture capital, scale-up and export, and investment attraction, we’re helping Nova Scotia become an economic success story. Together, we turn local potential into lasting prosperity.
As a provincial crown corporation reporting to the Department of Growth and Development, our team is as innovative and energetic as the clients we serve. We are a client and people-centric organization, and we care deeply about the work we do, guided by our values and our passion to help the companies we work with grow and succeed.
Job Opportunity: Investment Associate (Permanent)
The Investment Associate is an integral member of the Venture Capital Team and is involved in actively seeking and evaluating seed and early stage investment opportunities that offer the best potential for commercial success and financial sustainability. In addition, this role works closely with senior members of the investment team in executing transactions and managing portfolio companies.
What You’ll Do
As an Investment Associate, you’ll play a key role on our Venture Capital Team, identifying and evaluating early stage companies with strong potential for commercial success. You’ll perform due diligence for potential investments, manage portfolio relationships, and work with founders and management teams as they navigate growth, scale, and market entry.
This role is well suited to someone who understands how early stage companies are built, whether through venture capital, start-up operations, innovation-focused roles, or close work with founders and entrepreneurial teams—and who can balance strong analysis with practical, relationship-driven judgement.
What We’re Looking For
- The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, and or business, along with at least five (5) years of business or entrepreneurial experience.
- Experience in dual-use/defence, clean tech and energy, or critical minerals considered an asset
- Graduate degree considered an asset.
- CFA or similar designation considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, research, and financial analysis skills, with the ability to assess investment opportunities and support decision-making
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Solid understanding of venture capital, investing, and the start-up ecosystem, including small business and entrepreneurship dynamics
- Well-developed communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and credibility with internal teams and external stakeholders
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and functions
- Hands-on experience with due diligence, market analysis, financial modelling, and evaluating investment opportunities (venture capital or start-up experience considered an asset)
- Working knowledge of contracts, regulatory considerations, and investment processes, with familiarity with CRM systems
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We Value Diversity
Invest Nova Scotia is committed to embracing diversity and fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Black and African Nova Scotians, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, immigrants, veterans, persons living with disabilities, and women. If you identify as part of one of these groups, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or resume.
If you require accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please let us know.
This role is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Closing Date: August 9, 2026
Competition #: 26-INS-09
Please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF via e-mail to [email protected], including the competition number in the subject line. In your cover letter, be sure to explain how your experience and skills align with this role.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final candidates will undergo pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process.
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