Industrial Technology Advisor - Advanced Manufacturing

at  National Research Council Canada

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We are looking for a senior-career Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA) to support the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The ITA would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Regarded worldwide as one of the best programs of its kind, IRAP is Canada’s premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
We are looking for a seasoned industry professional who is absolutely enthusiastic about helping innovative Canadian companies grow and prosper. We need people who see the potential in a business and are driven to nurture it to the next level. We are increasing our staff across the country and our clients need engaged professionals to provide innovative advisory services to help them grow. We are focused on results and we aren’t afraid of risk all in an effort to add positive impact to the Canadian economy.

EDUCATION

Post-secondary degree in Science or Engineering in a discipline related to the position from a recognized university.
A combination of a post-secondary degree in another field with significant work experience relevant to the position will be considered.
Preference may be given to candidates with a complementary degree or diploma in business, management, administration, finance or marketing.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Recent and extensive industrial business experience as an entrepreneur or senior manager in (one or more of) the following technological domain(s):
• Advanced Manufacturing & Automation
• Design, Manufacturing and Technical Sales/Customer support
• Products for Agriculture, Mining, Energy, Construction or Transportation
• IOT, Controls and Electronics
• Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Learning
• Recent and extensive private sector experience in developing and commercializing innovative products or services, with demonstrable outcomes.
• Experience in international business development and/or intellectual property management would be considered an asset.
• Recent and extensive industrial business experience as an entrepreneur or senior manager in an SMEs would be considered an asset.
• Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Please refer the Job description for details