Industry Engagement Lead
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our studentsby preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.
Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges our applied research focuses on health and educational technology and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus Calgarys first esports arena and the Bears varsity team Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at .
Do you dream in pixels polygons and partnerships Are you passionate about animation game development virtual production or esports and love connecting creatives to incredible opportunities Bow Valley College is looking for a connector a strategist and a champion of the digital arts to join our growing Digital Entertainment Nexus (DEN) as our next Industry Engagement Lead.
Funded by the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) the DEN is a world-class creative hub featuring a Virtual Production Studio Motion Capture Lab Digital Classrooms and an Esports Arena all waiting to be discovered explored and activated by Calgarys creative talent and industry innovators. Your mission Build the relationships and strategies that make this ecosystem thrive.
What Youll Do
As Industry Engagement Lead youll be at the heart of building Calgarys creative industries ecosystem. Youll:
- Lead and implement our industry engagement strategy to bring new partners and projects into the DEN.
- Act as a key liaison between studios agencies production companies and post-secondary creatives.
- Promote DENs state-of-the-art infrastructure from game engines to green screens and ensure its fully used by industry collaborators.
- Coordinate events showcases and innovation sessions that energize the digital arts community.
- Work with teams across the College Marketing Strategic Partnerships Student Services and more to create dynamic cross-functional programs.
- Support initiatives focused on youth underrepresented groups and lifelong learners in the digital arts.
What You Bring
- 35 years of experience in industry engagement stakeholder relations marketing or event planning.
- A diploma or degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field.
- Passion for emerging tech and the creative economy especially gaming film animation esports and XR.
- A knack for building lasting partnerships and fostering innovation.
- Strong communication skills social media savvy and a keen eye for opportunity.
- Familiarity with the creative tech landscape and an established industry network is a big plus.
- Police Information Check including a vulnerable sector
- Ability to travel
Preferred Extras
- A Bachelors Degree or additional credentials in marketing event planning or a creative discipline.
- Certification in event or project management.
- Experience in facilitation mediation or leading collaborative initiatives.
- A genuine commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in the creative industries.
Perks of the Role
- Be part of something groundbreaking in Albertas creative tech sector.
- Access to cutting-edge production spaces and a vibrant campus environment.
- Work with passionate creatives technologists and students every day.
- Opportunities to attend events festivals and industry conferences.
If your education was received internationally we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Closing Date: June 16th 2025
This opening is a project (AUPE) position with an anticipated conclusion in December 2028. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
