Business Development Advisor — Southern Alberta

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, 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 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? 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); preferably from a Calgary based post secondary institution 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 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 workforce comprised of 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 you require accommodations during the recruitment process. Hiring Range: $65,325 - $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.

Act as a bridge between academia and industry by identifying opportunities and matching researchers with corporate partners. Deliver high-quality programming and provide application development support for Mitacs programs.

Requires a recent Master's or PhD, preferably from a Calgary-based institution, and a desire to transition from research to a business career. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a high-energy, self-starter attitude.

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• Business Development
• Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Networking
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Project Management
• Creative Thinking
• Student Engagement
• Market Analysis

• Sales
• Education
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

23 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate