Advisor, Business Development

Would you like to leverage your academic and research experience to strengthen Canada's innovation ecosystem?

Are you a recent graduate looking to work in academic research without actually doing research? Are you passionate about building strategic research- and innovation-based partnerships between academia and research organizations to strengthen Canada's innovation ecosystem? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected?

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by drawing on Canada's world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these partnerships, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students' on the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada's world-class innovation ecosystem.

At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments and academia, we support a new economy using Canada's most valuable resource — its people.

To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values, please visit our website.

Advisor, Business Development - University of Manitoba

Full-Time Temporary Employment - One Year Contract; potential to renewal for additional years

The Mitacs business development team members are the bridge between academia and industry. We help companies, not-for-profits and other organizations solve their R&D challenges by developing partnerships with academia and utilizing the world-class talent of Canadian post-secondary institutions. We are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs's programs to organizations, professors and students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver high‐quality programming
• Work closely with stakeholders at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the Price Faculty of Engineering of the University of Manitoba to fully understand the needs of the researchers, students and postdocs, find industry opportunities and identify the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
• Develop collaborative research projects involving both faculties and companies throughout Canada
• Consult industrial partners on their R&D needs, introduce them to subject matter experts from University of Manitoba and advise on the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
• Create and maintain a network of partners/clients in industry and academia
• Provide support to the Business Development Team as needed
• Provide business development support to all Mitacs programs as needed
• Provide business development and student engagement support to the University of Manitoba.

Training:

• Recent Master's degree or PhD (1-2 years)
• 1-2 year work experience in building community - academic partnerships preferred

Essential skills:

• Strong networking skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, social and oral)
• Enthusiastic and high-energy self-starter
• Team player
• Ability to think creatively and innovate
• Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia
• Active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in the community

* Please note that this position is available only at the University of Manitoba *

Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community.

Hiring Range: $71,200 - $84,550

Hiring and Salary Range Transparency

Typically, employees are hired, transferred, or promoted within the salary range, specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.

The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position, encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum, indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.

Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, where a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise that far exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply, and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.