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The Business Development Officer is accountable to the Director, Applied Research and Innovation for leading the development, promotion and implementation of innovative business development strategies to achieve Saskatchewan Polytechnics goals to advance our standing in the national post-secondary applied research and innovation market. Applied research revenue generation and new business development relationships are key accountabilities in this position. All relationships will be managed with confidentiality and aligned with Saskatchewan Polytechnics labour relations, business strategic planning, policy advice and budget implementation and planning.

Based out of one of the four Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations (Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, or Saskatoon), this position will work closely with the Director of the Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Research Centre Directors, and Research Chairs with external partners on strategic and confidential initiatives. The applied research and innovation department facilitates all applied research activities at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to encourage the commercialization of newly developed technologies and to capitalize on the highly qualified and skilled Saskatchewan Polytechnic personnel to help grow the Saskatchewan economy.

As a member of the Office of Applied Research and Innovation leadership team, this position will lead best practices to engage in business development, partnerships and strategy execution with external partners. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with the Business Development Officer in the Centre for Continuing Education.

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