Innovation Contracts Officer

Burnaby, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$99,865–$119,148 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Reviews, prepares, negotiates, and administers complex, multi-party university innovation and technology licensing agreements. Conducts due diligence on invention disclosures and develops marketing materials based on disclosures and Technology Licensing Office initiatives.

Job details

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $99,865 to $119,148 annually SFU Department Descr: Technology Licensing Office Position Grade: 12 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. SFU's Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is focused on providing intellectual property protection and commercialization services to help have SFU inventions and works from labs to market and maximize their economic and social impact. About The Role The Innovation Contracts Officer reviews, prepares, negotiates and administers complex and bi- or multi-party innovation and/or technology licensing agreements on behalf of the University. Qualifications Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), or Juris Doctor (J.D.), degree and five years of related experience in a university or public institutional setting within a technology transfer office, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Adept at legal contract review. Manages the negotiation of complex and multi-party contracts and agreements. Can administer complex and bi- or multi-party University innovation and/or technology licensing agreements. Conducts due diligence on Invention Disclosures received by the TLO. Develops Marketing Materials based on Invention Disclosures and TLO general initiatives. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA): An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay Employer paid extended health & dental plans Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year) Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Additional Information The assignment end date is December 3, 2027. There is an Identified Departmental Candidate. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an LL.B. or J.D. degree and five years of related experience in a university or public institutional setting, preferably within a technology transfer office, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates should be adept at legal contract review and able to negotiate and administer complex multi-party agreements.