Develop and manage a regional portfolio of academic, industry, not-for-profit, community, and economic development relationships
Build and advance institution-level relationships with regional post-secondary institutions, including UBC Okanagan, Thompson Rivers University, and Okanagan College
Engage industry and not-for-profit organizations to understand research, innovation, talent, and organizational challenges
Identify, shape, and advance opportunities connecting partner needs with academic expertise, student and postdoctoral talent, and Mitacs programs
Advise partners on partnership development, project design, and Mitacs pathways
Develop relationships with economic development organizations and innovation ecosystem partners
Represent Mitacs at regional meetings, events, and sector-focused forums
Guide prospective partnerships through project and application development
Develop regional engagement plans and prioritize opportunities across a geographically distributed portfolio
Monitor regional trends, emerging sectors, institutional priorities, and partner needs
Collaborate with Mitacs Business Development, Research, Programs, and other teams
Maintain accurate portfolio, opportunity, and relationship information in Mitacs systems
Requirements An advanced degree, with a PhD preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in research, innovation, partnership development, economic development, business development, or a related field
3-5 years of demonstrated experience building productive relationships across academic, industry, government, community, or not-for-profit environments
3-5 years of experience managing a complex portfolio of external relationships and advancing multiple opportunities independently




Ability to translate organizational and sector needs into collaborative research, innovation, or talent-development opportunities
Knowledge of post-secondary research and innovation environments
Strong consultative, relationship-management, facilitation, and opportunity-development skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation and public-engagement skills
Sound judgment and strategic thinking
Ability to work independently across a geographically distributed region and contribute to a collaborative national team
Adaptability, curiosity, initiative, and a practical approach to developing relationships and partnership opportunities
Written and spoken English is required
Ideal candidate will reside in Kelowna and have access to an automobile
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in partnership development, relationship management, and strategic engagement within academic and industry sectors. Proficient in translating organizational needs into cooperative research and innovation opportunities while managing a complex portfolio of external relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords PhD Or Equivalent Advanced Degree
3-5 Years Experience In Partnership Development
Strong Relationship-Management Skills
Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills
Knowledge Of Post-Secondary Research And Innovation Environments
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Partnership Development
Project Design
Opportunity Development
Portfolio Management
Research And Innovation
Economic Development
Business Development
Soft Skills Consultative Skills
Facilitation Skills
Strategic Thinking
Adaptability
Curiosity
Industry Keywords Academic Relationships
Industry Engagement
Not-For-Profit Organizations
Community Development
Economic Development Organizations
Tools & Technologies Mitacs Systems

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📌 Senior Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia