Advisor, Innovation and Partner Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Number: 50021763 /
Department: Office of the Dean, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,034.00 - $102,751.00 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: HR POLICIES
Posting deadline: December 17, 2025
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a maternity leave replacement until December 7, 2026.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager Research and Innovation Development and the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, and administratively to the Director of Administration, the incumbent seeks funding opportunities and coordinates and supports innovation and research and technology transfer development. They liaise with granting agencies, industry collaborators, partners, sponsors, venture capital, researchers and labs and facilitate efforts to secure and develop funding opportunities. The incumbent actively pursues the mandate of attracting funds to the Gina Cody School (GCS) researchers and plays a vital role in achieving our strategic objectives. The incumbent identifies and forms collaborative links between researchers and identifies and facilitates technology business development opportunities that fulfill the faculty’s innovation and research mandate.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and support innovation and technology development for our researchers in collaboration with the office of the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation. Liaise with granting agencies, industry collaborators, partners, sponsors and facilitate efforts to secure and obtain funds.
• Identify and pursue new areas for innovation and research and strategic initiatives, including new collaborative research and technology funding opportunities, and to liaise with external partners.
• Identify and monitor partnership and business development opportunities and link to appropriate researchers and research teams. Provide support and guidance to researchers as needed in the development of these opportunities.
• Coordinate the work needed to facilitate specific funding opportunities and assist with the preparation of required documentation. Work closely with researchers, OOR personnel and government agencies
• Market, plan and represent our innovation and research expertise to external sponsors and Industry in targeted events. Organize innovation and partnership events to foster and identify innovation and research funding opportunities for researchers and external sponsors and partners.
• Identify, build and cultivate relationships with potential innovation and research partners, in Quebec, Canada and internationally.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of researchers’ strengths, innovations and expertise. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of strategic priorities for innovation, research and technology.
• Seek and secure strategic alliances and industry partnerships which provide access to data, solidify existing research groups, and stimulate partnership opportunities. Act as subject matter expert for teams of researchers meeting with external partners.
• Assess the capability of key researchers to successfully secure external funding. Explore and identify appropriate funding sources. Research potential funding sources. Provide input on aligning technology transfer proposals in the direction of funding.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the provincial, federal and other funding avenues to successfully propel our lab2market objectives. Promptly disseminate this information to researchers. Help Develop and refine strategies for obtaining funds.
• Lead all the activities pertaining to the student innovation program and liaise with University Advancement colleagues.
• Work closely with the research and innovation development advisors in all the activities pertaining to funding development when necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related fields, with four to seven years of innovation or research and development experience or business and partnership development experience.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Research and innovation-related experience within industry or academia desirable. Knowledge of the University innovation and research policies and procedures an asset.
• Research and innovation expertise in engineering and computer science an asset.
• Knowledge of the Gina Cody School’s innovation and research ecosystem an asset.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and French language skills to communicate effectively with researchers and external units, write correspondence, read and analyze documents, provide feedback, and produce reports.
• Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Microsoft Office and Office365.
• Knowledge of the innovation and research funding environment and funding programs in Quebec, Canada and Internationally.
• Experience in preparing and editing grant applications, project management and in budget planning an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including confidence, tact, discretion and judgment to work effectively with academic researchers and funding agencies.
• Exceptionally detail oriented, with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to motivate others, to cultivate partnerships and collaborations, and to deal effectively with researchers, external agencies and technology funding groups.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
Advisor, Innovation and Partner Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Number: 50021763 /
Department: Office of the Dean, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,034.00 - $102,751.00 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: HR POLICIES
Posting deadline: December 17, 2025
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a maternity leave replacement until December 7, 2026.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager Research and Innovation Development and the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, and administratively to the Director of Administration, the incumbent seeks funding opportunities and coordinates and supports innovation and research and technology transfer development. They liaise with granting agencies, industry collaborators, partners, sponsors, venture capital, researchers and labs and facilitate efforts to secure and develop funding opportunities. The incumbent actively pursues the mandate of attracting funds to the Gina Cody School (GCS) researchers and plays a vital role in achieving our strategic objectives. The incumbent identifies and forms collaborative links between researchers and identifies and facilitates technology business development opportunities that fulfill the faculty’s innovation and research mandate.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and support innovation and technology development for our researchers in collaboration with the office of the Associate Dean, Research and Innovation. Liaise with granting agencies, industry collaborators, partners, sponsors and facilitate efforts to secure and obtain funds.
• Identify and pursue new areas for innovation and research and strategic initiatives, including new collaborative research and technology funding opportunities, and to liaise with external partners.
• Identify and monitor partnership and business development opportunities and link to appropriate researchers and research teams. Provide support and guidance to researchers as needed in the development of these opportunities.
• Coordinate the work needed to facilitate specific funding opportunities and assist with the preparation of required documentation. Work closely with researchers, OOR personnel and government agencies
• Market, plan and represent our innovation and research expertise to external sponsors and Industry in targeted events. Organize innovation and partnership events to foster and identify innovation and research funding opportunities for researchers and external sponsors and partners.
• Identify, build and cultivate relationships with potential innovation and research partners, in Quebec, Canada and internationally.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of researchers’ strengths, innovations and expertise. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of strategic priorities for innovation, research and technology.
• Seek and secure strategic alliances and industry partnerships which provide access to data, solidify existing research groups, and stimulate partnership opportunities. Act as subject matter expert for teams of researchers meeting with external partners.
• Assess the capability of key researchers to successfully secure external funding. Explore and identify appropriate funding sources. Research potential funding sources. Provide input on aligning technology transfer proposals in the direction of funding.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the provincial, federal and other funding avenues to successfully propel our lab2market objectives. Promptly disseminate this information to researchers. Help Develop and refine strategies for obtaining funds.
• Lead all the activities pertaining to the student innovation program and liaise with University Advancement colleagues.
• Work closely with the research and innovation development advisors in all the activities pertaining to funding development when necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related fields, with four to seven years of innovation or research and development experience or business and partnership development experience.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Research and innovation-related experience within industry or academia desirable. Knowledge of the University innovation and research policies and procedures an asset.
• Research and innovation expertise in engineering and computer science an asset.
• Knowledge of the Gina Cody School’s innovation and research ecosystem an asset.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and French language skills to communicate effectively with researchers and external units, write correspondence, read and analyze documents, provide feedback, and produce reports.
• Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Microsoft Office and Office365.
• Knowledge of the innovation and research funding environment and funding programs in Quebec, Canada and Internationally.
• Experience in preparing and editing grant applications, project management and in budget planning an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including confidence, tact, discretion and judgment to work effectively with academic researchers and funding agencies.
• Exceptionally detail oriented, with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to motivate others, to cultivate partnerships and collaborations, and to deal effectively with researchers, external agencies and technology funding groups.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.