Our people

We are the company we keep

Brilliant, passionate and diverse. Our people are driven by the MaRS mission: Helping innovators create a better world. Embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, our team is collaborative, innovative and motivated to help solve some of Canada’s toughest challenges.

Our people apply creativity and critical thinking to every project, knowing when to lead and when to listen. By embracing different perspectives, our team is united in the common goal of driving positive change.

From exciting summer internships for students and early-career professionals to leadership positions for seasoned industry experts, MaRS has the job for you.

Neda Mitchell, Senior Manager, Content & Programming

“MaRS provides a true sense of belonging and empowerment. I love coming to work feeling valued and encouraged.”

Neda Mitchell, Senior Manager, Content & Programming

Brilliant, passionate and diverse. Our people are driven by the MaRS mission: Helping innovators create a better world. Embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, our team is collaborative, innovative and motivated to help solve some of Canada’s toughest challenges.

Our people apply creativity and critical thinking to every project, knowing when to lead and when to listen. By embracing different perspectives, our team is united in the common goal of driving positive change.

From exciting summer internships for students and early-career professionals to leadership positions for seasoned industry experts, MaRS has the job for you.

Neda Mitchell, Senior Manager, Content & Programming

“MaRS provides a true sense of belonging and empowerment. I love coming to work feeling valued and encouraged.”

Neda Mitchell, Senior Manager, Content & Programming
OUR CULTURE

Our values underpin the culture we build every day.

Results-driven

We hold each other accountable to deliver meaningful outcomes to our stakeholders.

Boldness

We set ambitious goals and relentlessly pursue them with urgency.

Intellectual honesty

We listen with curiosity and speak with integrity.

We before me

We put collective impact first.

Respect

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, embracing all with care and consideration.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

A career at MaRS means quality time inside and outside the office.

We strive to strike the right balance between hard work, personal and professional development, and wellness. Here are some of the key benefits of working here:

Support for health and wellbeing

Highly-competitive health benefits package for individuals and their family members, as well as access to the confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Time off to recharge

We recognize the importance of being inclusive of everyone’s personal obligations and needs, and having access to time off to achieve a work-life balance. Our time off benefits include generous vacation time and personal time off days, as well as additional “MaRS Days” extending long weekends in the summer months, and an office closure between Christmas and New Years.

Plug into Canada’s Innovation Economy

Discover your passions at the center of Canada’s innovation economy. Use the extensive MaRS network to reach innovators, experience high-growth ventures and support the progressive research and educators who come together to share, learn and solve some of Canada’s toughest problems.

Small Teams with Big Impact

You’re not just a number at MaRS, every employee is an intricate part of our team. We’re small in size — which means everyone gets exposed to a broad scope of information and experiences.

Learn from the Best and Brightest

Through intentional connection building, collaborative engagement, and an exchange of knowledge, employees can navigate the intricacies of the innovation ecosystem, fostering relationships that not only amplify their individual impact, but also contribute significantly to transformative projects and initiatives.

Life at MaRS
Louise Pichette, Senior Manager, Ecosystem Health Sciences

“MaRS has been the perfect place to launch my career. From my first day, I’ve always felt my opinion mattered.”

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Open Positions

We are always looking to strengthen our team. Check out the jobs below.