Business Development Lead, XR & Health Innovation

Business Development Lead, XR & Health Innovation

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is seeking a high-energy, consultative Business Development Lead, XR & Health Innovation to help grow AEQ Innovate
, with a particular focus on immersive technologies (XR/VR/AR), health innovation, and the VR4

Health initiative in collaboration with international partners through the ITEA program
.

This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role designed for a high‑potential professional early in their career who is ready to take ownership, build relationships, and represent AEQ at conferences, partner meetings, and innovation ecosystems across Canada, the US, and Europe
.

• Identify, engage, and develop new business opportunities related to XR, immersive learning, digital health, and applied innovation
• Build and nurture relationships with healthcare organizations, research institutions and universities, innovation hubs, and accelerators
• Support business development activities related to VR4
  
  Health
  , including consortium engagement, partner outreach, and opportunity qualification

• Generate and qualify leads through conferences, events, direct outreach, and partner channels
• Support the full opportunity lifecycle, from the initial conversations and discovery, to coordination of proposals and presentations, to collaboration with AEQ leadership and delivery teams
• Help articulate AEQ’s value proposition in XR + AI for training, onboarding, and health‑related use cases

• Represent AEQ Innovate at conferences and innovation events in Canada, the United States, and Europe
• Actively network, build relationships, and follow up with prospective partners and clients
• Support thought leadership activities in collaboration with AEQ’s marketing team

• Work closely with AEQ’s CEO and leadership team, innovation, design, and technology leads, marketing, and partnerships teams
• Contribute to shaping AEQ Innovate’s go‑to‑market approach and pipeline

You are outgoing, curious, and resourceful
, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in emerging technologies and innovation.

You bring:

• A consultative mindset and the ability to build trust‑based relationships
• High energy, initiative, and comfort engaging with new people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A fast‑learning attitude and comfort navigating ambiguity
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability

You enjoy:

• Conferences, networking, and ecosystem‑building
• Working closely with senior leaders
• Bridging technology, business, and human impact
• Being an individual contributor with real ownership

This role is designed to meet DS4Y / NRC‑IRAP eligibility requirements
. You must:

• Be 15–30 years old at the start of employment
• Be a graduate from a recognized Canadian post‑secondary institution
• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be a first‑time participant in a Youth Employment and Skills Strategy work experience program

• 1–4 years of experience in tech/startup for business development, partnerships, and sales
• Experience with VR / AR, digital health or healthcare innovation, tech professional services or tech consulting
• Experience (or strong interest) in working with emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems

• Remote‑first role, based in Canada
• Ability to travel occasionally to conferences, events, or client/partner meetings in Canada, the US, and Europe
• AEQ hosts in‑person team engagements periodically

• Competitive salary and benefits: $70k-$100k overall, which includes base salary and commission
• Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and senior leadership
• Significant exposure to international innovation ecosystems
• Clear growth path based on performance and business needs

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and innovation services firm focused on strategy, experience design, and technology
. Through AEQ Innovate
, we explore and build next‑generation solutions using XR, AI, and immersive technologies to elevate employee training, onboarding, and human‑centered experiences.

Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences
.

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