Job Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

City: Halifax; Charlottetown

Organizational Unit: Aquatic and Crop Resource Development

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

The NRC Advantage

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada\'s Success.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada\'s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.

Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada\'s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Business Development Officer (BDO) to provide strategic business advice and lead the development of strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support our Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) Research Centre. The BDO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Recognized as a business development professional passionate about research and development and with a keen understanding of the Canadian innovation system, and its importance for Canadians, you will lead business development / client relations activities supporting the NRC\'s Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre. The ACRD\'s research facilities combined with our expertise, focussed strategic R&D and customized technical and advisory services, make the Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre an important resource for Canadian organizations focused on the sustainable transformation of Canadian agricultural and marine bio-resources into into food, feed and ingredients, and other high value bioproducts.

We are particularly seeking a candidate with interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Cutting-edge science & technology projects;
• Marine biotechnology;
• Agriculture and agri-food biotechnologies for food security; and
• Atypical fermentation, targeting R&D and client-driven activities in food, feed or marine applications.

The BDO works alongside our project coordination and science and technology teams. They manage our portfolio of agreements and contracts with Canadian and International universities, government organizations, and industry. They track status, and pro-actively ensure timely execution of agreements and contracts. They provides strategic guidance, senior level stakeholder engagement expertise, intellectual property management and licensing, complex agreement negotiation. As such, this position catalyzes business objectives and strategic plans, increasing and strengthening the NRC value proposition and stakeholder relationships, and helps to devise new business approaches.

The BDO supports the business and partnership objectives of the NRC by developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies to meet the objectives of the ACRD Research Centre. The BDO supports ACRD\'s management team, often leading contacts with high-level stakeholders in industry, government, and academia. The position must understand the priorities of the canadian community, as well as NRC\'s various programs, research centres, and divisions, the Government of Canada and Canada\'s R&D ecosystem; and must possess an up-to-date, sharp insight of stakeholder priorities in relevant technology domains.

The insight provided by this position will significantly guide the decisions of ACRD\'s management in relation to strategic initiatives, nationally, and internationally. The BDO is also expected to work with researchers at ACRD to establish collaborative relationships and projects with key stakeholders in industry, academia and government and to achieve targeted growth in new opportunities for ACRD to provide technical or research services to clients.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in Engineering, Science or Business Administration.

Master\'s degree, in Science, Engineering or Business Administration would be an asset.

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Experience

• Recent experience in developing partnerships and managing relationships with with private sector firms, academic institutions and government departments.;
• Recent experience in creating and developing opportunities for collaborative advancement of technology;
• Experience leading complex negotiations of collaborative research and development and/or intellectual property agreements; and
• Business experience and contacts in the life sciences, agri-food or marine bio-resource sector.

Assets:

• Experience in leveraging intellectual property to address industry challenges;
• Experience in international business contexts.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Must be able to travel.

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of trends and developments (in national and international contexts) relevant to marine biotechnologies and/or agriculture and agri-food biotechnologies and/or fermentation for food or feed applications;
• Knowledge of the Canadian innovation landscape;
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to make business pitches to technical and business audiences;
• Ability to use well-developed influencing and negotiation strategies to achieve business outcomes;
• Demonstrated ability to meet revenue objectives and outreach or marketing targets, leading activities which are aligned with strategic goals and that have significant impact for the organization, including finding funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals and pursuing commercialization opportunities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Management services - Networking (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Business understanding (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): ;

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC\'s directives.

Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

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Notes

• \xe2\x80\x8bA pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (18670) to:

E-mail:

: 514-210-9276

Closing Date: 21 April 2023

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