Business Development Project Assistant

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Innovation & Strategic Partnerships unites Western’s Technology Transfer Office, Strategic Partnerships, and Western Research Parks, driving the impact of Western’s research by fostering connections between research, industry, and communities.

As a Business Development Project Assistant, you will support both Western’s Technology Transfer Office and Strategic Partnerships by providing on-site assistance across a portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Explores commercialization of University technologies and identify potential industry partners and receptors
• Assists in Technology Project Support and Evaluation, Market Assessment and Market Research, Developmental Risk and Competitive Environment
• Identifies potential industry partners, companies and markets for projects
• Performs technology literature research and competitive landscape analysis
• Assists in project and technology marketing, developing marketing materials, and supporting documents
• Assists the Business Development Team in day-to-day activities
• Assists in promoting innovation culture on campus
 

Qualifications

• Preference given to students enrolled in Science programs (Engineering, Computer Sciences, Statistics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related Life Sciences).
• Students currently in Business programs with some or prior Sciences experience OR in dual Sciences and Business programs are encouraged to apply.
• Undergraduate students are invited to apply. Must be a student returning to studies in the fall.


Other requirements

• Technical knowledge in Science related fields with some business understanding
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with a "can-do" attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Familiar with database searching
• Familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, and deep knowledge with Excel
• Preferred understanding of data management principles (which could include experience with ETL processes, SQL. Python R etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI (including Power Query) is an asset
• Experience or interest in basic front-end technologies (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is an asset


Learning opportunities

• Exposure to technology commercialization, business development and innovation culture on campus
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals from business and science backgrounds

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application.  In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications.  Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.