Spécialiste de l’évaluation de la recherche / Research Review Specialist

Mitacs • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position can be fully remote or hybrid, if located near a Mitacs office in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver. Do you want to be part of a mission driven organization shaping Canada’s innovation future? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking are valued? Are you motivated by work that strengthens Canada’s competitiveness and delivers meaningful impact for communities and businesses? At Mitacs, we take a talent first approach to building Canada’s innovation capacity. We connect researchers with organizations across every region of the country to help solve pressing challenges and accelerate economic growth. By enabling business academic collaboration and supporting the development of highly skilled talent, we contribute to a resilient, future ready Canadian economy. Guided by our values — Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Talent — we work with partners nationwide to advance research, commercialization, and innovation. At Mitacs, you become part of a team committed to empowering Canadian talent, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving innovation that supports Canada’s long-term competitiveness. If you’re inspired by big ideas and passionate about creating national impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• PhD level research experience is required (completed PhD is preferred).
• Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English (required), in French (asset).
• The knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across Canada.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to grasp topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and to clearly synthesize and communicate complex information to those who are not subject matter experts.

Nice To Haves

• Completed PhD is preferred.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals submitted under the Globalink program: Apply adjudication criteria in a consistent manner to inform funding decisions and ensure completion of reviews according to service standards.
• Support the operations of the Quality in Research and Innovation team: Complete and update reviewer profiles in Mitacs’s peer review database to support the effective identification of subject matter experts for proposals that require peer review.
• Assist with coordinating quality assurance review audits for proposals that have received Mitacs funding.
• Assist with documenting information to inform various aspects of Mitacs’s review process.
• Other tasks, as required.

Benefits

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion and reconciliation are strong commitments at Mitacs
• We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree