Advanced Manufacturing Research Coordinator - Initiatives & Opportunities (Sept. 2026 - Nov. 2026)

Status: Initiatives & Opportunities (September 2026 – November 2026)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (fully on-site)

Rate of Pay: Payband F (Start Rate: $32.10 per hour)

Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available

Posting Date: August 12th, 2026

Closing Date: August 18th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Coordinator assists the research team lead and the Project Manager in the coordination of a range of applied research projects and related activities, through outreach to business and liaison with faculty and staff for project development and clients/suppliers relationship.

The incumbent is directly responsible in providing support to all research project teams (staff, students,) to facilitate successful project outcomes, including but not limited to; supporting change requests from industry partners, revision of project schedules and budgets in collaboration with Project Managers, and investigation of recent technologies.

IDEAWORKS, the Applied Research Department at Mohawk College, works with community and industry partners to scope and deliver applied research projects that translates to economic and technical benefits to our partners. Furthermore, we actively include our students in such projects to increase their relevant their experiential learning opportunities.

Our projects vary from digital health, software development, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), energy systems, carbon emissions, and additive manufacturing. For more information about IDEAWORKS visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/ideaworks

What you’ll be doing:

Project Development & Project Coordination

- Scope projects, working with industry partners and project team to identify and define agreed upon project deliverables in collaboration with GM.
- Under the supervision of GM, develop and manage detailed project schedules and workplans; execute planning, organization and management of short-,



mid- and long-term research and program evaluation, including design, program implementation, timelines and milestones.
- Delegate limited project tasks to student employees, provide mentoring and coaching to student employees active in project implementation.
- Ensure the successful delivery of commitments to industry partners, including project outcomes and associated IP, ensure project delivery within established scope, cost and timelines.
- Plan and maintain limited project budgets according to agree-upon project deliverables.

Project Delivery Support & AMIC Operations Support

- In collaboration with GM, build and manage client and stakeholder relationships, liaise as necessary with internal and external stakeholders including funders, clients, and community members to support project delivery.
- Provide support to the applied research activities as part of internal and external projects.
- Support staff in the planning and preparation of key documentation
- Conduct experiments and/or technical setups based on direct instructions from senior research staff.
- Perform tasks as assigned and related to the Centre day-to-day activities.
- Actively participate in and manage and/or support multiple ongoing projects as assigned by senior leader.

Identify & Track Relevant Industry Trends to Support AMIC Work

- Assist in tracking relevant manufacturing industry trends; and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop matching expertise and project capacity.
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.
- Support in the preparation of briefing materials, reports, speaking notes and correspondence on current project activities.
- Prepare reports, documentation and communications in verbal and written formats for various stakeholders.
- Collect data and organize information required for project planning and execution.
- Detail oriented, with respect to quality and accuracy of work.

Other duties as assigned. What you’ll bring to the role:

- Minimum of three-year post-secondary education or degree in Mechanical Engineering, with knowledge of metallurgical processes, materials properties (plastics, polymers, metals).




- Applied Research Experience – experience working with applied research in the field of advanced manufacturing.
- Project Management and Delivery Experience – experience conducting applied research project work including project scoping, budget development, project delivery and stakeholder management.
- Research methods and data analysis – experience leading or supporting research design and program evaluation, with a strong aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Prioritize work and manage deadlines as needed
- Ability to work independently, while being a collaborative member of the team.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, priorities, deadlines and must be able to utilize problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/

📌 Advanced Manufacturing Research Coordinator - Initiatives & Opportunities (Sept. 2026 - Nov. 2026) (Canada)
🏢 Mohawk College
📍 Canada