JOB POSTING: Commercialization Specialist | Durham College - Extended Deadline

WORLDiscoveries' collaborator, The Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) at Durham College, is seeking a qualified individual to take on the role of piloting commercialization services for applied research clients within a college environment.

This is a temporary administrative contract that end in March 2024.

As the commercialization services pilot lead, you will work closely with the Dean of Research Services to provide IP education, client advising, and harness publicly funded IP for the benefit of Ontario. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and facilitate the successful transition of applied research into commercial ventures.

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JOB POSTING: Intellectual Property Development Manager | Lambton College - Deadline June 6, 2023

WORLDiscoveries' collaborator, The Innovation Institute, the innovation arm of the Research and Innovation Department at Lambton College, is thrilled to present an exciting job opportunity to the graduate community at Western University.

The Innovation Department at Lambton College is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Intellectual Property Development Manager to spearhead the advancement and implementation of strategies to optimize the commercialization of intellectual property generated through collaborative research projects between our partners and the College staff within the Research and Innovation Department.

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JOB POSTING: Research Intern | Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) - Deadline May 25, 2023

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) is hiring a Research Intern.

• Location: Remote, with possibility for some in-person meetings in Toronto
• Duration: 2023–2024 academic year (fall and winter terms), with possibility of extension into the summer
• Type: Part-time contract position (up to 20 hours per week at $23.50 per hour) for 9
  months

Job description
HEQCO is seeking skilled postsecondary students or recent graduates to join its small and dynamic research team. We will help you develop knowledge and skills that will be useful for your career success and provide you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the current landscape of public policy research in Ontario’s postsecondary sector. You will bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a new and diverse perspective to our organization.

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JOB POSTING: Head & Heart Program Coordinator

The Head & Heart Indigenous Research Fellowship program running from May 15 to July 21, 2023 this year is seeking a Program Coordinator.

The role has been posted on the Western HR careers site, posting ID 29573.

The Program Coordinator role has been posted for a five-month contract (non-renewable) with preferred start date of April 2, 2023 working up to 24 hours per week. At times, hours may range between 24 and 30 hours per week during the Fellowship (May 15 to July 21, 2023).

This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of one of Western’s flagship programs for Indigenous undergraduate students to gain research knowledge and experience and help prepare students to undertake research at the graduate level and/or in an applied community-based research context.

Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2023. A Master's degree is required.

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JOB POSTINGS: Government of Canada | Two Postings for Current PhDs/PhD Graduates

China Research Fellowship (Early career)

Global Affairs Canada - Centre for China Policy Research and Coherence - OPR
Ottawa (Ontario)

• The position is a twelve month fellowship (early career) starting September 5, 2023.
• $100,121 to $116,116

For further information on the organization, please visit Global Affairs Canada.

Closing date: March 13, 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Margaret Meagher Fellowship - Research Affiliate Program

Global Affairs Canada - OPR - Centre for China Policy Research and Coherence
Ottawa (Ontario)

• The position is a nine month fellowship starting September 5, 2023. Note: Possibility of teleworking
• $41,675

For further information on the program, please visit Research Affiliate Program (RAP).

Closing date: 13 March 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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JOB POSTING: Graduate Academic Advisor & EDI Specialist

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) at Western University is looking to fill the position of Graduate Academic Advisor & EDI Specialist.

Position Description

The Graduate Academic Advisor & EDI Specialist provides academic advice and support to graduate students, especially those from equity-deserving groups, who are experiencing challenges navigating their programs, and our systems and regulations. The role provides sound and consistent guidance and provides academic advice to graduate students on matters related to academic accommodations and relief, and provides referral and/or connects graduate students to other relevant University services when necessary. Drawing on this student-centred lens and the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, antiracism and decolonization, the role will advise the SGPS leadership and programs on strategic modifications to all components of graduate education, from recruitment to degree completion. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any field or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience/qualifications.
• PhD in any field or equivalent qualifications.

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For full details and to apply, please visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca and search for Job ID 28501.

JOB POSTINGS: 16 Canadian Companies Hiring | August 2022

These homegrown startups are looking for new employees this month.

If you’re looking to switch up your career this summer, look no further. Companies looking for employees in a wide range of fields, including AI development and infectious disease prediction. Here are 16 Canadian startups that are hiring this August.

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JOB POSTING: Manager, Research & Insights | CARFAX Canada Careers

Do you like to get under the hood and really understand how things work? The Manager, Research & Insights role is an opportunity to run proprietary research to find out what makes CARFAX Canada customers tick.

You have a knack for turning complex data analysis into actionable insights. Curious by nature, you would rather ask customers directly what they need versus just making assumptions. A whiz with multiple survey platforms and tools, you are constantly innovating and adding new capabilities to the team. You remain objective when presenting results and always represent the voice of the customer first.

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JOB POSTING: WORLDiscoveries | Business Development Manager

WORLDiscoveries is currently seeking applicants to the position of Business Development Manager.

This position has two (2) vacancies available. Both positions are full-time continuing opportunities. Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca/ to apply online to job reference #25681.

The application deadline is midnight April 13, 2022.

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JOB POSTINGS: 18 Canadian Startups Now Hiring Across Canada | February 2022

Whether you’re interested in clean energy, telehealth technologies or groundbreaking A.I., here are just a few of the exciting opportunities in Canadian tech this month.

Considering a career change? There’s a wide variety of Canadian startups in a diverse range of industries hiring right now — everything from green energy to insurance to virtual workplace solutions for an increasingly remote workforce.

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