Job Title: Manager, Contracts & Innovation Transfer

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Industry and Partnership Services

Job Category: Administrative Management

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/08/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/08/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 87,186.00 - 113,343.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU05

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 31/07/2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing day-to-day delivery and administration of contracts and innovation
transfer services by negotiating intellectual property and financing arrangements for strategic
research partnerships with the private and public sectors and that they are maintained and exist
in compliance with university and funding agency requirements where necessary. The incumbent
is also accountable to ensure the faculty is properly supported under the terms and conditions of
legal agreements between the University and the various partners.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of Intellectual property law, including licensing and patent protection
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracts law
• Knowledge of Contracts Negotiations
• Knowledge of Technology Products Analysis (algorithms, analog/digital devices
• Knowledge of Venture Market Analysis /Venture Business Strategy
• Knowledge of Research Project Management
• Knowledge of Technology Business Development
• Knowledge of Carleton Administrative Process in Graduate Studies, Research Finance,
Risk Management, Procurement Office, General Counsel's Office, CORIS, etc

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of bachelors degree. Masters degree will be preferred.
• Minimum of four years of previous contract, agreement, and business development
experience.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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