Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships

Mitacs

. Build bridges between academia and industry partners or organizations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,325 - CA$82,745 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development capabilities by building bridges between academia and industry, promoting Mitacs programs, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills, with a focus on engaging diverse partners and enhancing participation in community initiatives.

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Business DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementProgram PromotionCommunication SkillsNetworking

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Hard Skills

Masters DegreePhDProgram AdministrationNegotiationResearch Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam Player SpiritCreative ThinkingEnthusiastic Self-StarterRespect for Diversity

Industry Keywords

Mitacs ProgramsYork UniversityIndustry PartnershipsCommunity ProgramsGTA Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build bridges between academia and industry partners or organizations
Market Mitacs programs and identify common interests between companies and researchers
Work with Mitacs Business Development, Research and Innovation, and Programs teams to deliver high-quality programming
Work with York University stakeholders to understand researcher and student needs, find industry opportunities, and identify suitable Mitacs programs
Create and maintain a network of industry and academic partners/clients, particularly in the GTA region
Introduce companies to Mitacs programs and university researchers, primarily at York University
Support the Business Development team and all Mitacs programs
Provide business development and student engagement support to York University
Collaborate with York University offices on Mitacs program administration
Clarify roles among parties involved in Mitacs administration
Plan strategies and operations to increase participation in Mitacs programs
Promote opportunities through university channels and beyond
Assist in negotiating agreements between university and industry partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent Masters or PhD, ideally from York University, or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
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
Awareness and respect for diversity in culture, abilities and beliefs
Access to a vehicle to attend client meetings and events
Knowledge of written and spoken English is required
Knowledge of written and spoken French is an asset
Lived experience or perspectives connected to Indigenous worldviews are strong assets
Active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in community programs or initiatives is given special consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
One-year contract opportunity
Accommodations available during the recruitment process
Human review of AI-assisted recruitment activities and hiring decisions