Huawei Canada has an immediate contract opening for an Ecosystem Operations Specialist.
About the team:
As a strategic partner supporting all of Huawei Canada, the Human Resource Department plays a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while ensuring compliance with corporate and legal standards. By prioritizing employee well-being and professional growth, this department cultivates a culture of collaboration and success. The Human Resource Department is committed to aligning workforce strategies with Huawei’s vision, driving sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness.
About the job:
University & Technology Ecosystem Engagement
Support the development and maintenance of relationships with leading universities, student organizations, research institutions, and developer communities across Canada.
Identify and engage potential academic and community partners to expand Huawei's presence within university and technology ecosystems.
Coordinate partnership activities, campus outreach, and collaborative initiatives aligned with Huawei's technology and talent development priorities.
2. Technical Competition & Event Operations
Plan, coordinate, and execute university hackathons, technical competitions, workshops, campus events, and other ecosystem engagement programs.
Support end-to-end event operations, including event planning, partner communication, sponsorship coordination, logistics, budget tracking, and post-event follow-up.
Work with university partners, student clubs, and event organizers to drive participation, strengthen engagement, and ensure successful program execution.
3. Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
Conduct talent mapping and sourcing activities to identify promising students, researchers, and early-career technical professionals through university events, competitions, and academic networks.
Support the development and maintenance of structured talent pools for co-op, internship, and full-time recruitment opportunities.
Coordinate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition teams on candidate referrals, initial profile reviews, interview scheduling, and recruitment follow-up.
Participate in university career fairs, networking sessions, and recruitment initiatives to strengthen Huawei's employer branding and access to technical talent.
The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
1–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, event operations, university relations, community engagement, recruitment, or related areas. Relevant internships and student leadership experience will also be considered.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience organizing or participating in hackathons, university competitions, technical events, or student-led initiatives.
Existing connections with Canadian universities, student organizations, or developer communities.
Experience working in a technology company, research organization, or multicultural environment.
Additional Information:
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, event operations, university relations, community engagement, recruitment, or related areas
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, results-oriented approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience organizing or participating in hackathons, university competitions, technical events, or student-led initiatives
- Existing connections with Canadian universities, student organizations, or developer communities
- Experience working in a technology company, research organization, or multicultural environment
What We Do
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City.
