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 team through on-site assistance across a diverse portfolio of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference given to students enrolled in Science programs (Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences).
• Students currently in Business programs with some or prior Sciences experience OR students 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 both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Familiar with database searching
• Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint, with advanced expertise in Excel
• Preferred understanding of data management principles (which could include experience with ETL processes, SQL. Python R etc.)
• Experience or demonstrated interest in PowerBI and basic front-end technologies (such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) will be considered an asset.

• Explore commercialization opportunities for University technologies and identify potential industry partners and receptors.
• Assist with technology project support and evaluation, market assessment and research, developmental risk analysis, and competitive environment studies.
• Identify potential industry partners, companies, and markets for ongoing and new projects.
• Conduct technology literature research and competitive landscape analyses.
• Contribute to project and technology marketing efforts, including developing marketing materials and supporting documents.
• Support the Business Development team in day-to-day activities.
• Assist in promoting an innovation-focused culture across campus.
• Work with the Strategic Partnerships team to track industry interactions and support collaborative R&D opportunities.