Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Based on SFU’s Burnaby Campus, SFU’s Partnerships Hub (SPH) champions the growth of key university partnerships and delivers on the strategic opportunities they represent. Working in close collaboration with the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and the Vice-President Advancement and Alumni Engagement portfolios, SPH plays a key role in positioning SFU as an active and responsive partner to industry, government, and community organizations. Our goal is to create value with and for SFU’s external and internal partners.

About the Role

Are you eager to support the clean energy transition through cleantech innovation? If yes, then we have the opportunity for you. 

The Cleantech Partnerships Manager supports SFU’s position as a partner of choice and promotes research opportunities to help mitigate climate change by expanding academic-industry partnerships and by supporting translational research opportunities and innovation in the cleantech sector. Representing SFU Innovates, this role acts as the “face of SFU” and is responsible for establishing and managing a diverse portfolio of relationships leading to client-centric, strategic account management that fosters new and grows existing partnerships, enables innovation, facilitates revenue generation and increases research income. The Partnerships Manager works closely with researchers to support a wide variety of needs in the interest of articulating a cleantech vision, forging connections internally and externally to the university to develop and commercialize opportunities.  

The successful candidate joining SFU’s Partnerships Hub will have an entrepreneurial mindset, be a creative thinker, and have strong emotional intelligence. They will build effective relationships, articulate the value of cleantech research and innovation to our partners, and manage the details while seeing the big picture. 

Full Job Description 

Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechatronics, Sustainable Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline and five years of relevant experience in strategic account management, business development, new product development, innovation, partnership or contract development, government relations and experience within a public research institute or university environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  

• Extensive knowledge of the cleantech sector  
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, communication (oral, written, presentation), and relationship management skills.
• Excellent strategic planning skills to develop and enact long-term growth strategies. 
• Proven ability to successfully pitch new business and increase revenue through generation of leads.  
• Proven ability to support researchers in the articulation of innovation potential and research 

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 1 year from start date.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.