About Amplify Capital Amplify Capital is a leading seed-stage fund backing technologies that improve global health, education, and the climate. We back founders turning hard science into real-world progress and have written early cheques into pioneers like Hydrostor, Planetary, Future Fields, ThinkLabs, Pathway, Valence, and Carbon Upcycling - companies now impacting millions of lives and proving that deep impact can drive returns. We''''re growing:We''''re now investing out of Fund III, a $75M fund writing $1-3 million lead, co-lead, or follow-on cheques across North America. We believe Canadas 0.5 % of global population punches far above its weight in quantum, fusion, carbon capture, health innovation, and ed-tech - so long as someone shows up early with conviction. Thats our focus. If youre excited to channel capital, operator know-how, and a world-class network into companies that actually matter, read on. Why This Role Exists We are expanding our footprint West and looking for a Technical Director who can bridge the lab and the market. Innovations emerging from leading universities, health networks, and energy-transition labs need an investor who speaks science yet thinks like a venture capitalist. You will be our in-house technical authority - sourcing frontier deals, pressure-testing them for commercial readiness, and mobilising a top-tier network of founders, researchers, and industry operators. Your Mandate for the First 1218 Months Partnerships Become an integral part of the local ecosystem by engaging in communities like Platform Calgary, CDL-Rockies, Amii, university accelerators, and university research centres. Technical Diligence Deliver a concise technical due diligence brief for every climate, healthcare, and hard science deal we move into due diligence to help us better evaluate complex technogies and novel approaches. Provide clear go / no-go recommendations grounded in IP strength, regulatory pathway, scalability, and ESG considerations. Advisor & Expert Network Recruit and manage a deep bench of domain experts across our areas of focus Leverage and coordinate this group of ex-founders, leading doctors, industrial CTOs, and strategic partners - who can join diligence calls, refer deals, and mentor founders. Deal Generation Maintain touchpoints with all leading Alberta startups, connecting them to the deal team when it fits our fund thesis Capture high-quality deal referrals through the advisor and partner network. What Youll Do Cultivate Research Pipelines by embedding with tech-transfer offices, accelerator programs, hospital innovation hubs, and industrial R&D groups. Lead Technical Assessments covering IP, technology-readiness level, regulatory landscape, unit economics at scale, and safety/ESG risks; translate findings for non-technical partners and LPs. Build an Expert Guild of founders, researchers, and operators to provide scouting intel, diligence support, and post-investment coaching. Champion Thought Leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and conference talks that position Amplify as the go-to impact investor for impact and science-based ventures. Support Portfolio Companies on tech road-maps, clinical validation, pilot programs, and strategic partnerships; take board or observer seats when needed. About You Deep technical credibility with experience in R&D, product, or engineering leadership in climate-tech, healthcare, or deep tech Venture savvy gained through past venture investing experience, corporate venture capital, finance, or strategy consulting - able to turn PhD-level insights into a market-ready thesis. Networker who has handled partnerships or collaborations across academia, startups, corporates, and regulators. Operators Mindset - comfortable rolling up sleeves, owning deliverables end-to-end, and thriving in a small, mission-driven team. Location in Alberta with about 20 % travel across Western Canada and to our Toronto HQ. Working With Us Huge impact that includes upside in the fund''''s performance and a seat at our Investment Committee for technical deals. Autonomy & Resources to run advisory meetups, diligence sprints, and pilot projects, backed by a dedicated budget. Flexible, Remote-First Culture with a co-working stipend plus quarterly team on-sites. Competitive Compensation & Benefits covering health, dental, generous PTO, and parental leave. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion - 64 % of C-suite leaders in our portfolio are women; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in turning cutting-edge research into world-class impact ventures. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates for an introductory call.
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Technical Director