Lead Executive Advisor, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship

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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family:

Research and Program Support

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Innovation, Partnerships & Entrepreneurship

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/04/23

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/05/04

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NM1

Salary Range:

$104,880.00 - $131,101.00

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation sets the strategic direction and oversees the administration of the University of Ottawa’s research enterprise, including funding, equipment and facilities, international collaborations, partnerships and business development.

Position purpose:

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President Research, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship, supports in the development and implementation of various strategic initiatives and the management of large funding programs. Provides advice, high-quality guidance and support to researchers in the development and submission of competitive proposals for major funding opportunities.

In this role you will:

What you will bring:

• Master’s degree in pure and applied sciences, preferably with a strong research background, or equivalent experience. PhD considered an asset
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in similar or equivalent positions or responsibilities
• Knowledge of granting and contracting practices, policies and guidelines of federal and provincial funding agencies and departments as well as granting foundations
• Demonstrated experience in a university research or research administration environment with direct involvement in preparing major research proposals
• Experience with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) considered an asset
• Project management experience
• Experience using computer applications and systems such as Windows, PowerPoint, word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, email and the Internet
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop sound and robust recommendations and action plans
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities, while consistently exercising excellent judgment
• Ability to exercise foresight, tact and diplomacy when interacting with University administrators and researchers of varying ranks and in liaising with granting agency personnel and key stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French

*This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement. Learn more about our telework guidelines click here

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Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: 

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.