COVEocean, 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, NS (2026)

03/30/2026

COVE is a Marketing & Communications Associate to support the organization’s communications, digital presence, and brand visibility.

This 13-month contract role (maternity leave coverage) offers the opportunity to work within COVE’s marketing and communications department to produce high-quality content, support digital channels, and help coordinate events and stakeholder communications. The position plays an important role in ensuring COVE’s messaging remains clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and contributing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Applications close April 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ADT.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://coveocean.com/job-posting/associate-marketing-communications/

03/18/2026

COVE is for key roles that support the continued growth of marine and defence innovation. As our work expands, we’re looking for experienced, driven professionals who can help strengthen our operations and advance critical initiatives across data, technology, and finance.

These roles play an important part in enabling collaboration across our ecosystem, supporting innovative companies, and ensuring we continue to deliver impact at scale.

Current opportunities include:

🔹 Senior Financial Accountant: https://venor.ca/opportunity/senior-financial-accountant-cove/
🔹 Manager | Data Platforms: https://venor.ca/opportunity/cove-manager-data-platforms/

Learn more and apply for these opportunities with our partners at Venor.

03/17/2026

COVE’s monthly newsletter highlights the people, projects, and partnerships shaping the marine economy. Each edition shares updates from across our ecosystem, including industry news, upcoming events, and insights into the innovations emerging from our community.

It’s one of the ways we keep our network informed and connected as the marine and defence technology sector continues to grow.

Subscribe via the COVE website to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox each month and stay up to date on the latest developments at COVE and across the ecosystem.

🔗 https://coveocean.com/news/cove-connect-march-2026/

Check out this month’s highlights below 👇

03/13/2026

We are pleased to welcome General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada (GDMS-C) as a new resident company at COVE!

General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada is a global leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) and uncrewed vehicle (UXV) platforms and mission systems for defence operations. Their expert sonar and acoustic processing technologies enable crewed and uncrewed platforms used by Canada and its allies to strengthen maritime security and operational readiness.

As one of Canada’s largest defence technology companies, GDMS-C plays an important role in advancing innovation while working closely with Canadian businesses to strengthen the country’s industrial and manufacturing base. Their presence at COVE will help foster collaboration across industry, government, and academia, creating new opportunities to advance underwater and ASW technologies.

We look forward to the engagement and expertise they will bring to the COVE ecosystem as we continue supporting innovation across the marine and defence technology sectors.

Learn more about GDMS-C and the COVE community here: https://coveocean.com/community/

03/13/2026

COVE is a Corporate Services Manager to help drive operational excellence across our team.

This role is responsible for strengthening cross-departmental processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring core business functions operate efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will lead the development and enhancement of policies, systems, and operational procedures while supporting change management initiatives that enable our team to work seamlessly together.

We are looking for a highly organized, self-motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings strong administrative and communication skills, and is committed to fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated to build strong operational foundations that support innovation and growth, we encourage you to apply by March 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ADT.

🔗 Learn more here: https://coveocean.com/job-posting/corporate-services-manager/

03/12/2026

🌊 Call for Demonstrators | COVE Demo Day

If you are building technology with real industry impact, this is your opportunity to get it in front of the people who can accelerate adoption and scale.

is now accepting applications from companies developing high-impact solutions across AI, digital transformation, clean tech, advanced materials, cybersecurity, and more.

This is not just another showcase. It’s a curated environment designed to connect innovators directly with:

🔹 Investors actively deploying capital into scalable technologies

🔹 Government leaders driving procurement, funding, and policy priorities

🔹 Industry decision-makers seeking solutions ready for implementation

We are looking for companies with commercial traction, clear market application, and technologies positioned to deliver measurable results.

Apply now to be a COVE Demo Day demonstrator.

🔗 Apply at: https://coveocean.com/2026-demo-day-be-a-demonstrator/

03/10/2026

Innovative ideas in the marine technology industry start with strong connections. Companies like Rockland Scientific demonstrate how collaboration can transform specialized expertise into global opportunity. By embedding within COVE’s innovation ecosystem, technology companies gain more than workspace — they gain proximity to decision-makers, research partners, defence stakeholders, and international investors who help move ideas from development to deployment.

COVE acts as the vessel that carries innovation forward. It brings together start-ups, scale-ups, multinational firms, academic researchers, and defence agencies in a shared environment designed to accelerate commercialization. Whether advancing autonomous systems, ocean data platforms, dual-use defence technologies, or offshore energy solutions, companies benefit from real-world testing environments, integrated supply chains, and coordinated pathways to procurement and export markets.

The impact extends beyond individual entities. When industry leaders collaborate with strategic partners, innovation moves faster and with greater purpose. Research informs operations. Technology strengthens sovereignty. Canadian-built solutions reach global markets with confidence.

From concept to commercialization, COVE is where business, science, and strategy intersect — positioning and leading marine and dual-use industries globally.

Read the full blog on our website to explore how collaboration at COVE is driving international impact, and learn more about Rockland Scientific’s innovative work shaping the future of ocean science and technology.

👉 https://coveocean.com/news/canadas-gateway-to-global-marine-innovation/

03/08/2026

Today on , we honour the women whose leadership, creativity, and resilience are shaping the future of technology innovation. In an industry built on problem-solving and exploration, women are giving their talent, vision, and voice — and in return, we see gains in technological breakthroughs, stronger teams, and a richer innovation community.

At COVE, women entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and strategists are catalysts for change. Their contributions make our ecosystem stronger, more inclusive, and better equipped to tackle complex challenges from autonomy to marine data to dual-use technologies. When we — through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity — entire industries rise and enrich the world. Happy International Women’s Day! 🌊⚙️👩‍🔬

03/06/2026

The team at COVE is growing!

We are a Project Manager to help lead the successful ex*****on of technical projects that support innovation across the marine technology sector. Working closely with the Senior Manager | Major Projects, this role will oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

This position is well suited for a collaborative and organized professional with experience managing complex projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, and guiding initiatives from planning through delivery. Candidates with experience in project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement are encouraged to apply.

🔗 Learn more about the position and apply by March 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ADT:
https://coveocean.com/job-posting/project-manager/

03/05/2026

Congratulations to Team Scotian Gales — winners of this year’s Nova Scotia Floating Wind Challenge! 🙌

This talented multidisciplinary team from Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC — Adrien Smith, Bryden Surette, Kathryn Jansen (Mechanical Engineering Technology), Shay Vanderbrugge, Keira Souza, Nick Khattar (Electrical Engineering Technology), Kip McGregor (Electronic Engineering Technology), and Kaitlyn Lindholm (Oceans Technology) — designed an innovative tension leg platform that combines stability, efficiency, and transportability. Their work highlights the creativity and skill of NSCC students driving the future of floating wind technology.

The team’s collapsible aluminum frame and pneumatic buoy system demonstrates real potential for scalable, deployable offshore platforms. Their innovative design opens doors for new projects and partnerships, while the multidisciplinary engineering rigor they applied reflects the high standards needed for real-world offshore operations.

This year, four teams with a total of 25 students from NSCC, Acadia University, and Dalhousie University competed. We were especially excited to welcome Acadia University to the challenge for the first time. This year’s challenge saw record participation and strong community support, reflecting a growing and vibrant renewable energy ecosystem.

This initiative would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, RBC Foundation and the Nova Scotia Departments of Natural Resources and Energy (Nova Scotia Government,) whose commitment to education, innovation, and renewable energy is helping empower the next generation of marine and energy leaders.

A huge thank you to all participants, mentors, supporters, and judges — your creativity and dedication are powering the future of floating wind energy! 🌊

Stay tuned as the winning team will be moving on to the international Floating Wind Challenge, hosted by OffshoreWind4Kids, this July in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France.

03/04/2026

COVE is a Strategic Market Analyst!

This role will support defence-focused programming, including initiatives connected to NATO DIANA, by delivering in-depth market intelligence and strategic analysis. The successful candidate will map Canada’s and allied defence and security ecosystems, monitor procurement and policy developments, and translate insights into actionable opportunities for innovators and partners within COVE’s network.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and an interest in strengthening pathways between emerging technologies and defence markets.

Applications are open until March 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ADT.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://coveocean.com/job-posting/strategic-market-analyst/

02/26/2026

COVE is excited to welcome everyone to the first Ocean Connector of 2026 today! 🌊

Join us from 4:00–6:00 p.m. AST at COVE to hear how breakthrough technologies move from concept to operational reality in Canada’s marine and defence sectors. Industry leaders from Ultra Maritime, Hawboldt Industries, and Defence Research and Development Canada will share insights on modular design, partnerships, and at-sea validation that accelerate adoption and unlock dual-use opportunities.

🎟️ This is your last chance to get tickets! Make sure to have your ticket ready to be scanned at the door.
📍 COVE | 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
👉 https://coveocean.com/event/ocean-connector-from-concept-to-at-sea-reality/

Thank you to COVE’s founding partner, Irving Shipbuilding Inc., for supporting the Ocean Connector series.

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