Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
JobTailor Logo

See all jobs on JobTailor

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Mitacs

Business Development Advisor

Mitacs

Advisor connecting academia and industry for Mitacs's Business Development team. Working with stakeholders to create opportunities and partnerships for R&D initiatives.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$65,325 - CA$84,550 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development, Research, and Programs teams to deliver high quality programming
  • Work closely with stakeholders at University of Ottawa to fully understand the needs of researchers and students, find industry and not-for-profit opportunities, and identify the best programs to capitalize on the research opportunities uncovered
  • Speak with industry partners to determine their R&D needs, connect them with specialists in academia, and advise them on the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
  • Create and maintain a network of partners and clients in industry in Ottawa and surrounding regions and academia
  • Provide support to the Business Development team as needed
  • Provide business development support to all Mitacs programs as needed
  • Provide business development and student engagement support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MSc or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
  • Bilingual – fluent in both English and French is a requirement for this position
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Highly energetic and enthusiastic mindset
  • Ability to adapt to priority changes
  • Team player mentality
  • 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
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network and a proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment
  • Accommodations during the recruitment process

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
MScPhDresearch experience
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsenergetic mindsetadaptabilityteam playercreativitydesire for career outside researchability to work in fast-paced environment