Research and Innovation Manager, Mining and Energy

Genome British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Vancouver is seeking a Research and Innovation Manager to spearhead initiatives in the energy and mining sectors. This role involves overseeing technology readiness assessments, building partnerships, and supporting funding applications. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant fields. Join a passionate team and contribute to impactful projects aimed at decarbonization and innovation in British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the energy and mining sectors.
• Background in biotechnology, relevant to mining and energy.
• Business qualifications or experience in technology commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology readiness assessments in energy and mining sectors.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Support applicants in developing research proposals for funding.

Skills

Proactive communication

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Research and Innovation Manager, Mining and Energy

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000

Reporting Structure: Full‑time permanent reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation, Agrifood and Natural Resources

Job Scope: The Research and Innovation Manager will be part of the R&I team and work collaboratively across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation, Agrifood and Natural Resources, you will contribute to implementing the R&I mandate toward the organization’s strategic goals. You will engage external partners to catalyze partnerships across BC’s R&I ecosystem, consistent with the organization’s mandate. You will pursue collaborative opportunities with industry, government, and non‑profit organizations for co‑investment in projects and initiatives within the energy and mining sectors. You will be the main point of contact at Genome BC for the energy and mining sectors and funded projects. You will be responsible for monitoring projects to assess progress and maximize outcomes.

We seek an enthusiastic, organized, confident, and creative individual passionate about decarbonizing and lowering the carbon footprint of the energy and mining sectors through science and innovation. If you thrive in a challenging environment, enjoy collaboration and a spirit of teamwork, aspire to work in a high‑energy committed team, and believe that genomics and associated technologies have the potential to impact the lives of British Columbians positively, we want you to apply!

Duties and responsibilities

General

• Lead and oversee the opportunity development pipeline, including independently assessing technology readiness levels of genomics and biotechnology for application in the energy and mining sectors.
• Use technical knowledge and entrepreneurial approach to support the academic, industry, and end‑user partners in adopting genomics and biotechnology in the mining and energy sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with First Nations governments, stakeholders, and partners within the energy and mining sectors.
• Contact and meet potential/new clients and end‑users from industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to discuss opportunities and benefits for co‑investing in Genome BC and partner‑led programs and projects.
• Understand and meet stakeholder needs and respond to their priorities, feedback, and concerns with urgency and empathy.
• Negotiate with clients on project scope and scale, determining project timelines and deliverables and ensuring the availability of resources.

• Represents Genome BC at conferences, invited talks, and other public events to engage potential partners for co‑investment in Genome BC programs.

• Effectively collaborate and communicate with all functional units within the organization.
• Develop a sound understanding of Genome BC’s portfolio.

Funding Applications

• Support the applicants in developing research proposals for funding opportunities available via Genome BC and partner organizations such as Genome Canada.
• Support the development of end‑user‑led research proposals from ideation to application in collaboration with other subject matter experts.
• Coordinate the funding application screening and evaluation process, including review and due diligence, managing and maintaining quality and consistency in established processes.
• Support the selection and assignment of the roster of reviewers and experts.

Funded Projects

• Collaborate with R&I team members (including Project Managers & Finance) to ensure alignment with organizational practices across the energy and mining portfolio.
• Monitor and maintain an understanding of scientific progress against project deliverables for assigned projects.
• Troubleshoot project issues and challenges to keep projects progressing toward delivering results while managing/mitigating financial, governance, and reputational risks to the organization. Manage project close‑outs and post‑project reporting processes.
• Assist (as applicable) with ensuring any internal project data and project‑specific reporting requirements.

Education and Experience OR Required Qualifications

• Background in mining and energy sectors with a broad knowledge of biotechnology, such as biological engineering, relevant to these sectors.
• A graduate degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Business qualifications or experience in innovation, technology commercialization, or entrepreneurship will be an asset.
• Broad understanding of BC’s mining, energy and resource sectors, and innovation ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships.
• Creative and independent critical thinking, and ability to identify opportunities for research and collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience with milestone‑driven projects and an ability to identify and assess objectives and quantifiable measures of success.
• Experience with critical evaluation of scientific proposals and reports.
• Ability to think broadly, understand strategic priorities and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with frequent deadlines.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent proactive communication, team‑building, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and financial analysis skills and careful record‑keeping practices, preferably in a science or technology environment.
• Excellent knowledge of climate change, sustainability, and environmental issues and understanding of a broad range of technology, innovation, and business‑related metrics.
• Ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking and logically connect ideas.
• Ability to actively listen, focus on inquiry, and ask the right questions.
• Communicates effectively to address and resolve conflict, build trust, and manage multiple, diverse relationships and stakeholders.
• Ability to focus efforts on achieving results within Genome BC’s vision.
• Ability to summarize key messages from a large information set into presentations and reports.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

Competencies for Success

Empathy, Consensus building, Networking, Persuasiveness, Negotiating, Diplomacy, Conflict Management, Respecting others, Team Player, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Results Orientation, Partnership Orientation.

How to apply

Applicants should include a current CV with a cover letter indicating the anticipated start date and the names and contact information for at least two references. Please send the application in MS Word or PDF via email to [e-mail]

Application deadline

5 PM PT October 31, 2025

We thank you for your interest in Genome BC. Only those candidates short‑listed for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

About Genome British Columbia

Genome BC is a not‑for‑profit organization that has advanced genomics research and innovation for nearly 25 years, growing a world‑class life sciences sector in BC and delivering sustainable benefits for British Columbia, Canada and beyond. Genome BC has attracted over $1 billion in direct co‑investment to the province, which has contributed to funding more than 550 genomics research and innovation projects. These initiatives enhance healthcare and address environmental and natural resource challenges, improving the lives of British Columbians. Genome BC also integrates genomics into society by supporting responsible research and innovation and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the life sciences among educators, students and the public.

Our Values

• Integrity and accountability are at the core of our decisions and interactions.
• Curiosity and creativity inspire us to imagine what is possible.
• Boldness and agility motivate our actions.
• Excellence through teamwork and collaboration.
• Empathy calls us to meet people where they are.