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Re-Engineering a Career in Oceans

Re-Engineering A Career In Oceans

SAVE THE DATE: We're back on Nov.27 at noon NST with another re-engineering your oceans career event! Save a space in your calendar now on Friday, Nov. 27 to hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada as they discuss career pivots and all of the resources that helped them re-engineer their careers. At this virtual fireside chat moderated by Cathy Bennett, you’ll hear from: Jamie Sangster – CEO & founder of LeeWay Marine Ashley Noseworthy – CEO of Edgewise Environmental Andrew Sinclair – CEO and founder of TrajectorE & TotaliQ Turn to the BLUE ECONOMY for ever-expanding and entrepreneurial careers Are you looking to re-engineer your career? Projected to be worth $3-trillion by 2030, the blue economy offers plenty of opportunities. Now is the time to catch that next wave. Pivot your technology and engineering skills to take advantage of the exciting career opportunities ocean entrepreneurship offers. Whether it’s solving problems in traditional ocean industries or focusing on solutions in the burgeoning blue tech and cleantech areas, starting up an ocean company has never had more potential. You’ll also discover countless outstanding support programs and organizations to help you succeed. Opportunities include innovations in traditional sectors like oil and gas or fisheries and aquaculture, as well as in newer […]

Hoist North Preston

Hoist North Preston: November Workshop

If you are between the ages of 12 to 19, with interest in technology and entrepreneurship, join us for the next Hoist session on Nov. 28! What is Hoist? Hoist is a technology club for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 with interest in technology and entrepreneurship. What Happens at Hoist? Learn: Learn from experts in the business on the topic for the month. Lunch: Individually packaged refreshments will be provided to those attending. Hack: Build or design something, apply what you just learned. Discuss: Reflect and discuss the day: what did you find challenging, or exciting? Chill out and talk to your pals – new and old – about what you created. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today! Attendees must practice social distancing and wear a mask while moving around the space. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. You may remove your mask ONLY when seated. Furniture cannot be moved. If, at the time of this session, you have travelled outside of the Atlantic Canada bubble without completing the mandatory 14-day isolation period , come in contact with someone who may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone self-isolating or are showing […]

Virtual Lunch Learn Cybersecurity for Startups

Virtual Lunch + Learn: Cybersecurity for Startups

Are you a startup curious about cybersecurity best practices? If so, be sure to join us on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:00pm. Join us at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 2, where you will hear from Robert Davidson, Director, Data Analytics + Research at ICTC about Cybersecurity for Startups. In the day and age of hackers and digital information leaks, protecting yours and your customers' personal data has never been more important. There are a variety of security measures, best practices and regulations that are required to safeguard and secure your company's information, to better prevent against data leakage online. During this lunch and learn, Robert will cover: How to protect your company's personal information How to protect your customer information What security measures/best practices should be taken when creating your tech product What regulations are required when handling third-party personal information Best safe practices for your team/startup Potential impact of proposed Federal data privacy legislation Register

Reviewing Tech in 2020

Panel Discussion & Networking Event Join us for a virtual event that includes a 30-minute panel discussion covering the tech sector in 2020, followed by an opportunity to make connections with an online networking session. This event is open to DNS members, students, and anyone involved in Nova Scotia's tech sector. Panel Moderator: Jenn Priske, Senior Executive, REDspace Panelists:  Tyler Farmer, Manager, Business Transformation and Partnerships, ICTC Jen LaPlante, Executive Director, DeepSense Meghann Coleman, Vice President of Programming and Partnerships, VOLTA Panel Discussion Topics: Shifts in the tech sector in 2020 Emerging technologies Lessons learned in 2020 and what comes next Event Schedule: 3:15PM - 3:30 PM: Opening Remarks 3:30 PM - 4:00PM: Panel Discussion 4:00 PM - 5:30PM: Networking Register Now

Jonas Job Fair

Jonas Software Halifax, Nova Scotia – Job Fair

Jonas Software Solutions is expanding in Nova Scotia. We want you to be part of it! Join us at Dec 16 at Noon AST to learn more! Jonas Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. and employs over 3,000 team members working in 100 software companies worldwide. We are serial acquirers of vertical market software providers with a widely publicized buy-and-hold-forever strategy. Our unique model enables each business leadership team to make operational, investment and cultural choices locally whilst benefitting from the collective support and strength of the wider Jonas organization Jonas Software Solutions will be home to a diverse workforce of Developers, QA Analysts, Designers, DBAs, Product Owners and other key individuals. Successful candidates will form remote teams for Jonas business units across North America.' Register

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Join us for our virtual discussion to learn from global industry experts about opportunities to solve major ocean sector problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge will be awarding $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. We are launching this challenge with a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions. This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, energy and marine bio-resources. In this series industry experts will discuss the challenges that each of their sectors is facing, highlight the opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields. On January 12 from 1-2:30 AST Part 1 of the virtual dialogue series, Sustainability in our oceans will use a fully interactive online platform that will allow you to network with the speakers in the rooms of your choice. You'll hear from: Diane Morrison, Managing Director at Mowi Canada West Steve Emberley, Subsurface Manager, Oil and Gas Operations at Nalcor Energy Allison Nolting, Head, Atlantic Research Centre at Defence Research and Development Canada David Bolduc, Executive Director at Green Marine Management Corporation Beth Mason CEO at Verschuren Center for Sustainability in Energy & Environment Event Overview: 1:00- Panel discussion Each […]

Changing Tides

Changing Tides: Engaging Senior and Mid-Career Talent

Join us and leaders in industry and academia for a panel discussion on how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The successful acceleration of Canada’s Blue Economy relies on the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce. The value that seasoned workers can contribute to an industry cannot be overstated, and this is a topic that many employers in the region can relate to. Many efforts have focused on building the workforce pipeline with young talent in entry-level roles, but there is a strong demand for older, skilled, and experienced workers that is not being met. On January 13th, from 1-2 pm, we are joined by senior leaders in industry and academia to discuss how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The panel, led by Vice Admiral Jim King CMM, CD, RCN (Retired) (President, CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc.), with Tracey Laurence (ret’d Vice President Information Technology at Rogers Communications), Cdr Helga Budden (Commanding Officer Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit Nova Scotia/Newfoundland and Labrador), Rick Emberly (Founder, BoomersPlus), and Jamie Sangster (CEO, LeeWay Marine), will discuss how to keep mature talent involved in our ocean industries, or to entice them to transition from other industries […]

Ocean Connector

Ocean Connector with Ron Allum

New Year, New OC! We are excited to have Ron Allum, an innovator for deep-sea explorations, join us for the first Ocean Connector of 2021! Ron Allum, Managing Director at Ron Allum Deepsea Services, is a submarine designer, cave diver and inventor. Allum is regarded as one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished cave divers. In 1983 he led an expedition to Cocklebiddy Cave on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain. The expedition achieved a world record push of 6.24 km into the cave system. AND... is our first guest for our Ocean Connector series in 2021. Join us on January 21st at 3:00 pm, as COVE CEO, Melanie Nadeau, chats with Ron from across the globe about his career, the advancement of ocean tech in the defence sector, working on the DeepSea Challenger with Canadian film director and producer, James Cameron, and more! Register

Annual Launch

Techsploration 23rd Annual Launch

We're saving our celebrations for 2021! That's right, 2021 is almost here and so is our 23rd program year! As we all heave a collective sigh of relief, let us celebrate the adventures ahead of us and reflect on the silver linings from what has been a very challenging year for most. Our Annual Launch event celebrates the beginning of our new program year by thanking those who make our programming possible: you! Registration details will be available soon. Stay tuned!

Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap: Developing Technology Awareness for Business Optimization in Canada’s Marine Industry

The emergence of digital technologies has catalyzed a shift to a digital economy. This digital revolution has seen sweeping changes in how work is done across industries, including Canada’s marine industries. A recent study found that industry members communicated a growing awareness of a skill gap, particularly among tenured workers. Regional marine employers have also expressed some concern that this gap, coupled with a gap in awareness of new technologies, could cause further lags in adoption of new technology and digital skill development – which in turn could shift our role from leading the blue economy to lagging it. COVE brings you a six-part discussion series designed to inform and support SMEs as they expand their ability to use data effectively and advance their digital maturity. Led by a technical expert in the ocean industry, panelists will share their first-hand experiences with recognizing the technology gaps as they related to their business, the sore points of adoption, and the benefits of adoption to their own business optimization. Our moderator and guests will provide an overview of examples of existing technologies that support the topic of focus, describe how the technologies can further support businesses, and provide an overview of adoption considerations. […]

She means Business Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat with Joey Adler: Women Leadership a Journey

Joey Adler, is a visionary entrepreneur and passionate humanitarian seeking to reinvent the business of philanthropy through groundbreaking sustainable models. Mrs. Adler retired (2014) as President and CEO of Diesel Canada and now works as a consultant, focused on new technologies of Blockchain & AI as well as branding, marketing and business development. Join us on January 26 from 2pm to 4pm as Joey guides the conversation on Women Leadership. She will be talking about what makes a good woman leader and how women balance family and career and more. Check out Joey's website at https://www.joeyadler.com/ and watch her TedX talks! We want you to come prepared with your questions and topics that YOU want to learn more about. So grab yourself a coffee and a comfortable seat and let's get chatting! Register

New Program Session

Volta & BBI New Program Information Session

Join Volta and BBI to learn more about a new program that will nurture the growth of Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada Join Volta and the Black Business Initiative on Tuesday, January 26 at 4:00pm to learn more about an exciting, collaborative new program that will support the growth and development of Black and indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. The program will run twice per year in 2021, with the first cohort beginning in mid-March. Each cohort will last four months with up to 10 participants per session. During that period, participants will undergo intensive training to build out their business idea or career objective, while receiving support and mentorship from leading experts in various fields. The cohort will have access to a working lab, located in Volta’s Co-Working Space, to work alongside one another as they build out their ideas; they will also receive an honorarium for participating. Timelines for this program will align with further development opportunities and events, such as quarterly Pitch Competitions, Volta Cohort, and Volta LEAP. This will increase the likelihood of participants achieving long-term success, while building and supporting a pipeline of diverse founders across Atlantic Canada. Applications for the program – and additional program details […]