Elevate Canada's innovation landscape as a Senior Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships with Mitacs. Leverage your skills in research and strategic collaboration to foster meaningful connections. In this essential role, you will engage with diverse stakeholders in the Okanagan and Thompson-Okanagan regions, developing institutional relationships that drive innovation.

Your focus will be to identify and advance collaborative opportunities that meet both industry and academic needs. You will manage a wide-ranging portfolio independently while ensuring alignment with Mitacs' mission and values. Key Responsibilities:

- Cultivate a robust regional portfolio with diverse partners
- Engage academic institutions like UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers




- Shape high-value partnership opportunities connecting talent and resources
- Represent Mitacs at critical regional forums and events
- Guide partnership development through project coordination

Requirements:

- An advanced degree or equivalent experience, PhD preferred
- 3-5 years of successful relationship-building experience
- Understanding of research innovation environments
- Strong strategic thinking and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to work independently across regions

Make a significant impact on Canada's innovation future by driving partnerships in this position at Mitacs.

📌 Senior Advisor for Okanagan Partnerships (Kelowna)
🏢 Mitacs
📍 Kelowna