Business Development Advisor Southern Alberta - Calgary at Mitacs — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Do you want to be part of a mission driven organization shaping Canadas innovation future?Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking are valued?Are you motivated by work that strengthens Canadas competitiveness and delivers meaningful impact for communities and businesses? At Mitacs, we take a talent first approach to building Canadas 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 Canadas long-term competitiveness. If youre inspired by big ideas and passionate about creating national impact, we encourage you to apply. Business Development Advisor Southern Alberta - Calgary Full-time temporary employment One (1) year contract mat leave replacement 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 a Business Development Advisor with the Southern Alberta team, wed ask you to do the following: Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver highquality programming Work closely with post-secondary partners to fully understand the needs of their researchers and students, find industry opportunities, and identify the best programs to leverage the 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 and college researchers Provide support to the Business Development team as needed Provide business and application development support to all Mitacs programs Provide business development and student engagement support Work collaboratively with post-secondary research and administration offices involved in the administration of Mitacs programs This sounds quite exciting and challenging, right? Lets hope so, because if it does, theres a good chance this job is right for you. Heres what you will have already that will help you to handle these challenges: Recent Masters or PhD (within one or two years); preferably from a Calgary based post secondary institution Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills Enthusiastic and highenergy selfstarter 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 Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients and stakeholders located across Canada *Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network of local academics and industry with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community. Equity, diversity, and inclusion and reconciliation are strong commitments at Mitacs:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforcecomprisedof 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 yourequireaccommodations during the recruitment process. Hiring Range:$65,325 - $82,745 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 andmaximumamounts. The midpoint of the range is positionedapproximately halfwaybetween the minimum and maximum,indicatinga 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, andexpertisethat far exceed thoserequiredfor the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.