TRIUMF Innovations is the commercialization arm of TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We are dedicated to linking cutting-edge science and technology to tangible business opportunities. TRIUMF Innovations acts as a connector to the business world by providing market opportunities for applied physics-based technologies, that emerge from the TRIUMF network – by streamlining access to TRIUMF’s world-class expertise and infrastructure, and by connecting TRIUMF researchers and technologies to the world. The position is to accelerate the development of new commercialization opportunities by working closely with TRIUMF researchers to advance their projects, seek out new partners and secure funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Interacting with TRIUMF researchers to identify new technologies and to assess their commercial potential. • Identifying and contacting new business opportunities and industry partners for TRIUMF researchers and technologies. • Developing working prototypes and proof-of-concept studies for emerging technologies. • Developing partnering/funding strategies advance commercialization of technologies. • Preparing business cases or plans. • Facilitating the creation of technology prototypes or demonstration projects. • Preparing funding proposals to various government programs that support commercialization of new technology. • Researching market opportunities, including industry trends and dynamics. • Building relationships, collaborations and partnerships with researchers and industry partners.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The incumbent must have basic experience about TRIUMF technologies and services:
• Experience in developing presentations, proposals, pitches, grant applications for academic researchers, government funders, as well as industrial partners and private sector investors. • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. • Good understanding of the types of research and development at TRIUMF. • Demonstrated ability to drive multiple projects to completion by deadline. • Work to plan, advance and complete complex projects to achieve milestones and deadlines. • Use independent judgment to drive projects with limited supervision. • Manage confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: • A Master’s or PhD in physics or engineering. • Strong communications and outreach skills. • Some business education or experience preferred. • Ability to work independently.
Length of position: intended to be a 1-year term plus a one-year extension.

Total Rewards At TRIUMF Innovations, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Salary Information: $55,000 - $70,000 per year plus benefits

Benefits Information: • TRIUMF Innovations paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, EAP, Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits. • Excellent Employee Pension Plan. • Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D. • Generous time away. • Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups.

Application closing date: August 15, 2024. Submit Applications to: info@triumfinnovations.ca

As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code. TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship. Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey. Learn more about the work we do at TRIUMF Innovations. https://www.triumfinnovations.ca/ http://www.rarestdrug.com Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information: Email: info@triumfinnovations.ca 4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3. TRIUMF Innovations is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.