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Mitacs

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1999

💰 $1.4M Grant on 2023-04

At Mitacs, we are bringing innovation to more people in more places across Canada and around the world. We make investing in new knowledge easier through access to top researchers, flexible project plans, and co-investments in talent. Our teams work closely with businesses, researchers, and governments to create new pathways to safer cities, better healthcare, improved products, a cleaner environment, and a more diverse and inclusive economy.-----À Mitacs, nous amenons l’innovation à plus de personnes dans plus d’endroits au Canada et dans le monde. Nous simplifions les choses pour les personnes souhaitant investir dans de nouvelles connaissances en leur donnant accès à l’élite de la recherche, à des plans de projet flexibles et à des investissements conjoints dans le talent. Les équipes de Mitacs collaborent étroitement avec le monde des entreprises, la communauté de la recherche et des instances gouvernementales pour explorer de nouvelles voies menant à des villes plus sûres, à de meilleurs soins de santé, à des produits plus efficaces, à un environnement plus propre ainsi qu’à une économie plus diverse et plus inclusive.

📋 Description

• Conduct original policy research, environmental scans, and jurisdictional analyses to inform Mitacs’s evolution and long-term direction. • Identify new opportunities in research, innovation, talent development, and economic policy that should shape Mitacs programs and partnerships. • Provide evidence-informed policy advice that supports organizational transformation and alignment with stakeholder expectations. • Develop strategic insights that help executives make decisions about new directions, partnerships, and funding opportunities. • Articulate the rationale behind new programs by grounding them in research and public priorities. • Produce intelligence briefs and co-author funding proposals that draw on policy analysis, program impact, and organizational strategy. • Collaborate with Evaluations to translate program results into compelling stories for governments and partners.

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate degree in public policy, economics, political science, sociology, or a related field preferred. • 5–8+ years of experience in policy analysis, public-sector research, strategic planning, or government-related roles. • Proven experience conducting original policy research that informs strategy or program design. • Strong understanding of government decision-making, funding processes, and public-sector priorities. • Exceptional writing and communication skills. • Experience contributing to organizational strategy or transformation initiatives is a strong asset. • Comfort working with data, evaluation findings, and qualitative/quantitative research methods. • Knowledge of innovation, research, or economic development policy is an advantage.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development • Remote work options