Academic-Industry Partnerships, Advisor - University of Ottawa

Mitacs; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitacs is seeking an Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships in Ottawa to bridge academia and industry, delivering high-quality programming and building strategic partnerships with researchers, institutions, and partners in Ottawa and eastern Ontario.

The role requires a MSc or PhD or equivalent experience, fluent English and French, and a proactive, energetic, and creative mindset to navigate a fast-paced, high-performance culture in a nationwide collaboration.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.
• Bilingual – fluent in both English and French is a requirement for this position.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Highly energetic and enthusiastic mindset.
• Ability to adapt to priority changes.
• Team player mentality.
• 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.
• Access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver high quality programming.
• Work closely with stakeholders at University of Ottawa to fully understand the needs of researchers and students, find industry and not-for-profit opportunities, and identify the best programs to capitalize on the research opportunities uncovered.
• Speak with industry partners to determine their R&D needs, connect them with specialists in academia, and advise them on the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
• Create and maintain a network of partners and clients in industry in Ottawa and surrounding regions 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

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Excellent presentation skills

Team player

Adaptable to priority changes

Creative thinker

Energetic

Work in fast-paced environment

Vehicle access

Education

MSc or PhD

Job description

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.

Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships — University of Ottawa University, Eastern Ontario

Full-time temporary employment — One (1) year contract

Mitacs Business Development team members are the bridge between academia and industry. We help businesses, not-for profit organizations, and other organizations solve their R&D challenges by building partnerships with academia and using world-class talent from Canadian educational institutions. We are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs to businesses, 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 University of Ottawa to fully understand the needs of researchers and students, find industry and not-for-profit opportunities, and identify the best programs to capitalize on the research opportunities uncovered.
• Speak with industry partners to determine their R&D needs, connect them with specialists in academia, and advise them on the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
• Create and maintain a network of partners and clients in industry in Ottawa and surrounding regions 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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• MSc or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
• Bilingual – fluent in both English and French is a requirement for this position
• Excellent presentation skills
• Highly energetic and enthusiastic mindset
• Ability to adapt to priority changes.
• Team player mentality
• 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
• Access to a vehicle

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion and reconciliation are strong commitments at Mitacs: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different lived experiences, ideas, strengths, 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.

Hiring Range: $65,325 - $84,550

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.

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support activities. Any use of AI is subject to human review and all hiring decisions are made by a human member of our hiring team.