Business Development Advisor — Southern Alberta - Calgary
About The Position
Mitacs is a mission-driven organization focused on shaping Canada's innovation future by connecting researchers with organizations to solve challenges and accelerate economic growth. They foster business-academic collaboration and support the development of highly skilled talent, contributing to a resilient Canadian economy. Mitacs operates with values of Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Talent, working nationwide to advance research, commercialization, and innovation. The organization is committed to empowering Canadian talent, fostering partnerships, and driving innovation for national competitiveness.
Requirements
- Recent Masters or PhD (within one or two years); preferably from a Calgary based post secondary institution.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Enthusiastic and high-energy self-starter spirit.
- Team player spirit.
- Ability to think creatively and try new things.
- Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
- Knowledge of written and spoken English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Active social network of local academics and industry with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver high-quality programming.
- Work closely with post-secondary partners to understand researcher and student needs, find industry opportunities, and identify suitable Mitacs programs.
- Create and maintain a network of partners/clients in industry and academia.
- Introduce companies and not-for-profit organizations to various Mitacs programs.
- Introduce companies to various university and college researchers.
- Provide support to the Business Development team as needed.
- Provide business and application development support to all Mitacs programs.
- Provide business development and student engagement support.
- Work collaboratively with post-secondary research and administration offices involved in the administration of Mitacs programs.
Benefits
- Full-time temporary employment — One (1) year contract – mat leave replacement
- Hiring Range: $65,325 - $82,745
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
