M

Mitacs

Verified Job Source

Return on Innovation | Retour sur innovation

Vancouver, British Columbia

Non-profit Organizations
501–1,000 people

About

For over 25 years, Mitacs has helped grow the economy and develop the workforce of tomorrow, connecting industry with academia and global partners to solve real-world challenges. We support business-academic research collaboration through internships, co-funded with businesses, for undergraduate to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. As a national innovation connector, Mitacs takes a talent-first approach to strengthen innovation capacity and drive global competitiveness. We serve as an essential research-commercialization bridge, accelerating market entry and growth for new products and services. This is a critical time for Canada to think big and take bold action. Mitacs is ready to help build a strong and resilient Canadian economy, powered by ideas, talent and innovation. ____ Depuis plus de 25 ans, Mitacs contribue à la croissance de l’économie et au développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’avenir en créant des liens entre le secteur privé, le milieu postsecondaire et des partenaires internationaux pour résoudre des problèmes concrets. Nous appuyons la collaboration en recherche entre le milieu postsecondaire et le secteur privé grâce à des stages cofinancés par les entreprises partenaires et destinés aux étudiantes et étudiants du premier cycle et des cycles supérieurs, ainsi qu’aux chercheurs et chercheuses au postdoctorat. Intermédiaire national de l’innovation au Canada, Mitacs adopte une approche axée sur les talents pour développer les capacités d’innovation et renforcer la compétitivité du pays sur la scène mondiale. Nous servons de passerelle essentielle entre la recherche et la commercialisation, accélérant l’entrée sur le marché et la croissance de nouveaux produits et services. C’est un moment crucial pour que le Canada pense en grand et prenne des mesures audacieuses. Mitacs est prêt à contribuer à bâtir une économie canadienne forte et résiliente, portée par les idées, le talent et l’innovation.

Open positions

Director, Programs & Service Experience

Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Director provides strategic leadership for program and service design, ensuring effective implementation from concept to execution. They drive cross-functional collaboration to align organizational priorities with client-centered service delivery and operational excellence.

Director, Programs & Service Experience

Remote · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Director leads the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous evolution of programs and services to ensure they are scalable and client-centered. They drive cross-functional collaboration across various departments to align organizational priorities with effective program execution and stakeholder adoption.

Director, Programs & Service Experience

Remote · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Director leads the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous evolution of organizational programs and services to ensure they are scalable and client-centered. They drive cross-functional collaboration across various departments to align service design with organizational priorities and operational excellence.

Director, Program Development and Impact

Remote · Canada

Lead the design, strategy, and continuous improvement of programs to enhance Canada's innovation and talent ecosystem. Oversee rigorous evaluation frameworks and economic impact assessments to provide evidence-based insights for strategic decision-making.

Director, Program Development and Impact

Remote · Canada

The Director will lead program design, strategy, and continuous improvement while overseeing evaluation and economic impact measurement. They are responsible for managing the program portfolio and providing strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams to maximize organizational impact.

Director, Program Development & Impact

Remote · Canada

The Director will lead program design, strategy, and continuous improvement while overseeing evaluation and economic impact measurement. They will manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure programs are strategically aligned and deliver measurable outcomes for the Canadian research and innovation ecosystem.

Director, Program Development & Impact

Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Director will lead program design, strategy, and continuous improvement while overseeing evaluation and economic impact measurement. They will manage the program portfolio and provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams to ensure organizational objectives are met.

Program Manager, Enterprise Transformations (Transformation Management Office)

Remote · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Program Manager will lead the orchestration and delivery of enterprise transformation programs, ensuring alignment across multiple corporate initiatives. They are responsible for managing cross-program dependencies, reporting on integrated project plans, and facilitating effective communication with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Program Manager, Enterprise Transformations (Transformation Management Office) / Gestionnaire de programme, Transformations d'entreprise (Bureau de gestion de la transformation)

Remote · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Program Manager will lead the orchestration and delivery of enterprise transformation programs, ensuring alignment across multiple corporate initiatives. They are responsible for managing program governance, stakeholder engagement, and the integrated project roadmap to achieve organizational objectives.

Program Manager, Enterprise Transformations (Transformation Management Office)

Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Program Manager will lead the orchestration and delivery of enterprise transformation programs, ensuring alignment across multiple corporate initiatives. They are responsible for managing project roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and providing clear reporting to senior leadership.

Program Manager, Enterprise Transformations (Transformation Management Office)

Remote · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Program Manager will lead the orchestration and delivery of enterprise transformation programs, ensuring alignment across multiple corporate initiatives. They are responsible for managing program roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team coordination to achieve strategic outcomes.

Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships - Okanagan

Hybrid · Kelowna

The Advisor will develop and manage research and innovation partnerships across the Okanagan region by connecting academic expertise with industry and community needs. They will represent Mitacs at regional events, facilitate project applications, and collaborate with internal teams to support regional engagement strategies.

Senior Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships - Okanagan

Hybrid · Kelowna

The Senior Advisor will develop and manage a regional portfolio of academic, industry, and community partnerships to drive innovation. They will act as a trusted connector, identifying high-value opportunities that align partner needs with Mitacs programming and academic expertise.

Academic-Industry Partnerships, Advisor - University of Ottawa

On-site · Ottawa

The Advisor acts as a bridge between academia and industry to help organizations solve R&D challenges through partnerships. They are responsible for marketing Mitacs programs and connecting researchers with industry and not-for-profit partners.

Senior Policy Advisor

Remote · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Senior Policy Advisor conducts original research and environmental scans to provide strategic advice that aligns organizational goals with public-sector priorities. They also translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling narratives to support government relations and program development.

Senior Policy Advisor - Conseiller sénior ou conseillère séniore, Politiques

Hybrid · Ottawa

The Senior Policy Advisor conducts original research and environmental scans to provide strategic advice for organizational transformation and policy alignment. They also translate complex data into actionable insights and develop compelling narratives to support government relations and funding proposals.

Business Development, Advisor - University of Ottawa University, Eastern Ontario

Hybrid

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 acade…