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Mitacs est un organisme sans but lucratif national qui aide des partenaires des secteurs privé et sans but lucratif à relever des défis stratégiques en tirant profit du talent postsecondaire de classe mondiale du Canada et d’un réseau mondial de partenariats avec des entreprises, des établissements d’enseignement et des gouvernements. Par ces collaborations, Mitacs aide ses entreprises partenaires et ses partenaires communautaires à réussir, améliore le développement des compétences pratiques des étudiantes et des étudiants et renforce l’écosystème d’innovation de calibre mondial du Canada. Chez Mitacs, nous nous attelons à développer la prochaine génération d’innovatrices et d’innovateurs en les aidant à acquérir des compétences de recherche et d’affaires essentielles à leur réussite. En collaboration avec des entreprises, des gouvernements et des établissements d’enseignement du Canada et de l’étranger, nous soutenons l’avènement d’une nouvelle économie en tablant sur la plus importante ressource du Canada : son capital humain.
Pour mieux comprendre Mitacs et en apprendre davantage sur nos valeurs, veuillez visiter notre site Web.

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TEAM?

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource – its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read the complete job description, please visit our website: https://www.mitacs.ca/careers/

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have a keen interest in artificial intelligence and in developing business relationships with stakeholders in the AI ecosystem in Quebec and Canada
• Master’s or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Enthusiastic and high‐energy self‐starter spirit
• Team player spirit
• Ability to think creatively and try new things
• Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance culture
• Knowledge of written and spoken French and English is required in this role as you will be interacting with colleagues, clients and stakeholders across Canada.
  Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with a Senior Advisor (Artificial Intelligence) to find collaborative innovation project opportunities in the sector within Quebec
• Be responsible for at least one AI-focused university department in Montreal to build bridges between their professors and students as well as external organizations
• Provide support to applicants during the application process
• Create and maintain a network of partners in the private and public Artificial Intelligence sectors in Quebec
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including some academic researchers, representatives of technology transfer organizations, industry organizations and partner companies
• Building new partnerships for Mitacs
• Provide business development support to all Mitacs programs as needed by clients