Director of Engineering Innovation & Partnerships

University-of-Waterlo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waterloo seeks a Director for Engineering Research Office to lead innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives within the Faculty of Engineering. You will develop industry partnerships, guide major research funding proposals, and shape a strategic plan to elevate the faculty’s research profile on campus and beyond.

Join a collaborative team to advance commercialization, manage programs with cross-campus and international partners, and influence policy and funding opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Advanced leadership and people management experience in academic or research settings.
• Proven ability to build and manage industry partnerships and research collaborations.
• Strong strategic planning and project management capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic planning to advance engineering research and entrepreneurship.
• Develop and manage industry partnerships and major funding proposals.
• Oversee external partnerships, research collaborations, and commercialization efforts.
• Coordinate with the ADR and Office of Research to diversify funding sources and increase research impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship building

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree / MBA / MBET preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Waterloo seeks a Director for Engineering Research Office to lead innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives within the Faculty of Engineering. You will develop industry partnerships, guide major research funding proposals, and shape a strategic plan to elevate the faculty’s research profile on campus and beyond.

Join a collaborative team to advance commercialization, manage programs with cross-campus and international partners, and influence policy and funding opportunities in a