Calgary Business Development Advisor Role

Mitacs

Full-time Other-General
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Location
calgary, ab, Canada
Posted
June 19, 2026

Job Description

Join Mitacs as a Business Development Advisor in Calgary, providing vital connections between academia and industry. This one-year contract role focuses on innovative partnership development and student engagement.
As a Business Development Advisor, engage actively with Mitacs teams to create high-quality programming tailored to the needs of researchers and students. Your responsibilities will include networking with industry partners, promoting Mitacs initiatives, and fostering collaboration between non-profits and educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work directly with business development and research teams
• Identify industry opportunities for academic needs
• Facilitate introductions between companies and academic researchers
• Support Mitacs programs with application development
• Build and maintain client and partner networks
Requirements:
• Master's or PhD within the last two years
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Mo...