Industry Liaison Officer

Department: Industry Partnership and Technology Transfer
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 04/07/2025 to 04/10/2026 
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

The Research Innovation Office helps transform the University of Guelph’s world-class research into innovations that change lives and improve life. Reporting to the Director, Technology Transfer & Industry Liaison, the Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) is responsible for soliciting, managing and increasing industry-academic research collaborations. The successful candidate will encourage a culture of innovation, demonstrate leadership and exhibit both creative and analytical thinking particularly with respect to the negotiation and structuring of complex contractual arrangements. The successful candidate will have the ability to quickly identify potential problems, analyze, recommend and execute one or more solutions and will exhibit solid interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. An entrepreneurial approach is expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Discover and develop external relationships with industry that could mobilize research;
• Promote and provide support for industry research engagement;
• Provide guidance to researchers and sponsors on how to navigate University processes, and on available programs to leverage sponsor contributions to research. Primary examples are the NSERC Alliance Program; Mitacs; and Ontario Centre of Innovation programs;
• Review applications to government programs designed to leverage sponsor contributions and provide recommendations to increase the chances of success;
• Represent the university’s research strengths and resources at external meetings, conferences and events;
• Maintain CRM database;
• Develop and present educational seminars/workshops to university community and private sector; and
• Collaborate with Research Innovation Office, Research Services Office, and College Research Manager colleagues as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field and two years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Business development or industry liaison experience in the private or public sectors;
• A self-starter who is motivated to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, networking, communication, and presentation skills;

Employee Type: Cover
Position Number: 10914777 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 05    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  02/18/2025  
Closing Date:  02/25/2025