
The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.
Job ID
73642
Job Title
Program Manager, Entrepreneurship
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
McMaster Innovation Park (MIP)
Open Date
01/20/2026
Job Type
Short Term Employee
Close Date
01/24/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
MILO
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 9
Salary Range
$30.84 - $47.65 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0646
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Contract Duration
8.5 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
JD0646
Schedule
Monday - Friday (35 Hours per week)
8:30am-4:30pm
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
Career Level
Requires 4 years of relevant experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Job Description
Reporting to MILO's Associate Director, New Ventures, the Program Manager implements various Made at Mac initiatives to support startups and entrepreneurs in the McMaster community.
Job Summary
The Program Manager is responsible for managing a large, complex portfolio of programs within a unit or a department. Implements and manages program activities and facilitates ongoing program market research, development, marketing and evaluation. Responsible for the overall quality of program services and responds to evaluation data to make ongoing program improvements, and for managing the program budget and forecasting projected resource needs. Collaborates with internal and external partners and manages a variety of relationships.
Purpose and Key Functions
Supervision
Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising 10 or more casual employees at any one time.
Assets
Additional Information
The Program Manager, Entrepreneurship plays a key role in delivering entrepreneurial programming over the next year for Made at Mac initiatives, including McMaster Startup Immersion Internships, Student Seed Fund, and other mentor and innovation matchmaking events. The Program Manager may also lead the launch of new initiatives.
The Program Manager is also responsible for:
Anticipated Start Date : January 26, 2025
Location: McMaster Innovation Park
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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