Innovation Projet Officer M/F

2 weeks ago


Oshawa ON, Canada Ontario Tech University Full time

Research Partnerships Officer - Limited Term

Faculty/Department: Office of VP, Research and Innovation

Ontario Tech University is hiring a Research Partnerships Officer, reporting to the Manager, Research Partnerships, to fulfill our mandate of cultivating research partnerships with innovative external organizations to stimulate and enhance the local community and to create a dynamic learning environment for graduate students and trainees. The position will be responsible for facilitating the building of research scope activities, assist with partnered funding proposals, contract negotiations, and industry partnership outreach.

Pro-actively target sectors or organizations where there is high potential for funded research.
Work closely with faculty members to connect research interests to external partner interests and needs.
Lead information gathering on research projects which includes identification of intellectual property and rights of use for the involved parties.
Initiate the negotiation of the terms and conditions of research contracts.
Coordinate and deliver presentations to potential partners and at events to advance the visibility and research profile of the University.
Facilitate research communication and knowledge mobilization activities.
Collaborate with team members in the other areas of the Office of Research Service (Grant Officers, Intellectual Property Officer, Legal Counsel, etc.) Assist in the maintenance of the research partnerships website and communication materials.
Undertake special projects being led by the Office of Research Services or Office of Vice-President Research and Innovation.
Knowledge of the university research environment, including federal and provincial R&D funding agency programs and policies
Knowledge of IP commercialization practices and licensing
Understanding of legal agreements including but not limited to NDAs, MTAs, research contracts, and technology licenses
Demonstrated proactive leadership skills, strong project- and time-management skills
Ability to understand and promote the research aspirations of University faculty members and to balance the sometimes conflicting requirements of external partners and institutional priorities and policies
A minimum Master's degree in science, engineering, information technology or related field strongly preferred
Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Required Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in business development, R&D in a public or private organization; Direct experience in a university would be an asset
Proven relationship management and project management experience
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and agreements
Demonstrated ability to understand concepts of intellectual property in the academic environment
Familiarity with an academic research environment
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's


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