Mitacs
Grant Management Specialist
PayCompetitive
LocationVancouver/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 1593
Employer Industry: Non-Profit Research and Development
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to work with a national not-for-profit organization focused on innovation and strategic solutions
- Engage with a diverse range of industry and academic partners
- Contribute to meaningful projects that leverage post-secondary talent
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
- Chance to impact strategic challenges faced by various sectors
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Collaborate with industry and non-profit partners to identify and address strategic challenges
- Leverage post-secondary talent to develop innovative solutions
- Facilitate partnerships between academia, government, and industry
- Participate in project management and execution to ensure successful outcomes
- Engage in outreach and communication efforts to promote the organization's mission
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Experience in project management or partnership development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Knowledge of the academic and industry landscape in Canada
- Proven ability to think critically and solve problems
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in a non-profit or research-focused environment
- Familiarity with government funding processes and grant applications
- Background in a relevant academic discipline
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking
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Mitacs is a nonprofit national research organization that, in partnerships with Canadian academia, private industry and government, operates research and training programs in fields related to industrial and social innovation.