Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnership – Western University

Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team?

Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Are you an “outside the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements? 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 that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, 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

This is not your ordinary sales job. Our business development team members are the bridge between academia and industry partners or organizations. They spot opportunities and take action on behalf of Mitacs. They are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs and are analogous to matchmakers, who find the common interests between companies and researchers.

If you were to join Mitacs as the Academic-Industry Partnership Advisor with Western University, we’d ask you to do the following:

Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver high‐quality programming

Work closely with stakeholders at Western University to fully understand the needs of the researchers and students, find industry opportunities, and identify the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered

Create and maintain a network of partners/clients in industry and academia

Introduce companies and not-for-profit organizations to various Mitacs programs

Introduce companies to various university researchers

Provide support to the Business Development team as needed

Provide business and application development support to all Mitacs programs, including joint Mitacs programs, for example Mitas Accelerate-NSERC Alliance as needed

Provide business development and student engagement support to Western University

Work collaboratively with Western University offices involved in the administration of Mitacs programs

Assist in negotiating agreements for approval by Western University which will facilitate business development discussions and research collaborations

This sounds quite exciting and challenging, right? Let’s hope so, because if it does, there’s a good chance this job is right for you. Here’s what you will have already that will help you to handle these challenges:

Recent Masters or PhD (within one or two years), ideally from Western University

Excellent communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Enthusiastic and high‐energy self‐starter spirit

Team player spirit

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

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: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - 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.

Mitacs is proud to have been named as a 2024 Workplace Impact Award Winner by Diversio the leading global platform for workplace inclusion. The award recognizes organizations that are making measurable, systems-level progress in embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across their operations, and leading change in how people experience work.