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Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships - Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada (city only)

Hybrid · Full Time Temporary / emploi temporaire · $65k–$83k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

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Would you like to leverage your partnership, research, or innovation experience to strengthen the Okanagan region? Do you want to be part of a mission driven organization shaping Canada’s innovation future? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking are valued? Are you motivated by work that strengthens Canada’s competitiveness and delivers meaningful impact for communities and businesses?


At Mitacs, we take a talent first approach to building Canada’s innovation capacity. We connect researchers with organizations across every region of the country to help solve pressing challenges and accelerate economic growth. By enabling business academic collaboration and supporting the development of highly skilled talent, we contribute to a resilient, future ready Canadian economy. 

Guided by our values — Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Talent — we work with partners nationwide to advance research, commercialization, and innovation. 


At Mitacs, you become part of a team committed to empowering Canadian talent, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving innovation that supports Canada’s long-term competitiveness. If you’re inspired by big ideas and passionate about creating national impact, we encourage you to apply. 


The Opportunity

As an Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships (one-year contract with potential for extension), you will contribute to the development of research and innovation partnerships across the Okanagan and Thompson-Okanagan regions.

You will develop a strong understanding of the regional innovation ecosystem, build productive relationships with academic and external partners, identify partnership opportunities, and help move those opportunities from initial discussion through project and application development.

Working with post-secondary institutions, economic development organizations, and industry and not-for-profit partners, you will connect regional needs and opportunities with academic expertise, talent, and Mitacs programming. You will manage a varied portfolio of relationships and opportunities, working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across Mitacs.


The ideal candidate will reside in Kelowna and have access to an automobile, as this role will require frequent engagement with ecosystem partners throughout the region.

 

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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 - $82,745


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.

 

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support activities. Any use of AI is subject to human review and all hiring decisions are made by a human member of our hiring team. 

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L’occasion

À titre de conseiller ou conseillère, Partenariats postsecondaire-secteur privé, vous contribuerez au développement de partenariats de recherche et d’innovation dans les régions d’Okanagan et de Thompson-Okanagan.

Vous aurez l’occasion d’acquérir une solide compréhension de l’écosystème régional de l’innovation, de bâtir des relations fructueuses avec des partenaires externes et du milieu postsecondaire, de cerner les possibilités de partenariats et de contribuer à faire passer ces occasions de l’étape de la discussion à l’élaboration d’une proposition de projet.

En collaboration avec des établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire, des organisations de développement économique ainsi que des partenaires du secteur privé et du milieu sans but lucratif, vous ferez le pont entre les besoins et les opportunités de la région et l’expertise postsecondaire, les talents et les programmes de Mitacs. Responsable d’un éventail diversifié de relations et de possibilités, vous exercerez vos fonctions de manière autonome tout en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des collègues de l’ensemble de Mitacs.

La personne idéale réside à Kelowna et a accès à une voiture, car ce poste nécessite des rencontres fréquentes avec les partenaires de l’écosystème partout dans la région.


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Échelle d’embauche : 65,325$ - 82,745$