Applied Research Business Development Officer - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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APPLIED RESEARCH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERRESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATIONNorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for two individuals dedicated to making a difference to join our Research and Academic Innovation team as Applied Research Business Development Officers. The successful candidates will thrive in showcasing our values of starting small and thinking big as they focus on growing the amount of research occurring at NorQuest College and with the community and industry partners we engage.We’re seeking candidates with initiative and natural relationship building skills to identify and meet with prospective clients to determine the scope and scale of research projects in various industries and business sectors. While ensuring quality, you will also explore opportunities to sustain existing corporate relationships by providing consultative and new research services, developing on projects or by referring them to other areas of the college so their needs can be met. Your keen eye for detail and financial acumen will be put to good use as you prepare research proposals, budgets, and contracts for the college.HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Regularly meet with employers, community organizations, business and industry, and members of government to expose them to NorQuest’s research services and supports.
• Respond to requests for research consultations and services that are often ambiguous in nature.
• Generate industry-funded applied research contracts.
• Work with partners to develop research projects and submit research proposals for funding.
• Perform quality assurance with customers prior to, during, and after research events, activities, or projects.
• Effectively use NorQuest’s customer relationship management software to plan, track and close training activities with corporate customers.
• Work with the Manager of Applied Research, Vice Dean of Research, Dean of Research & Academic Innovation, and other leadership at the college to identify new and prospective research clients, as well as propose new research opportunities.
• Synthesize information received from prospective clients, contributors, and existing published research literature and create solution-based research funding proposals.
• Work with NorQuest’s researchers and leaders to understand research interest in order to develop proposals that provide clear explanations of research activities and services to clients.
• Work with NorQuest researchers and leadership to develop research opportunities for NorQuest students.
• Prepare budgets for intermediate and complex research projects valued up to $10,000,000.
• Prepare all documents for input into the Research Office’s and funding organizations’ electronic and hard copy records management systems.
• Record progress with both prospective clients, and those clients with whom the department is delivering services using the college’s relationship management system.
• Identify opportunities to improve Research Office processes that provide value to NorQuest and its partners.
• Perform “Just Do It” tasks as required to activities that require simple improvements.
• Attend events or meetings to help grow knowledge of how one can affect NorQuest’s impact on our community.
• One of the two positions will be dedicated to developing student-led projects that meet the needs of business, industry, and community organizations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master’s Degree in a field related to NorQuest College’s programming areas. PhD is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant research experience.
• Demonstrated history of securing funding for research or contract training.
• Strong understanding of proposal development practices that increase funding viability. This includes familiarity with common funding sources including ESDC, the Tri-Agency, the GOA, and Procurement sites.
• Experience developing proposals with external partners.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience using relationship management systems.
• Experience leading health-related research projects.
• Experience working community-based research approaches.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered a significant asset.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in research.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKERAs a difference maker you bring:

• Excellent proposal writing skills.
• Excellent listening and summarization skills.
• Excellent writing skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and work collaboratively and productively with diverse key stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a busy office balancing multiple workload requests and timelines.
• Client-focused or community-partner focused philosophy.
• Work/life balance strategies.
• Attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and formatting are important elements that impact the quality of any proposal.
• Effective time management practices.
• Proven ability to create an inclusive environment while working with diverse groups of people.

SALARY: $84,749 - $105,965 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience, with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs. We have two full-time permanent opportunities available.We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3932CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ 11:59 PM MSTAPPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document. Please note your interest in one of the two positions: AR BDO (General) or AR BDO (Student-led Projects).PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.So how do we make differences

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!Quick Apply

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