Geotab is seeking a Research & Innovation Partnerships Coordinator to drive strategic collaborative research and development initiatives, managing the complete partnership lifecycle from initial engagement through project completion while building a thriving community of innovation partners.
Requirements
- 1 - 3 years of experience in project coordination, program support, research administration, R&D support, or a related analytical role.
- Familiarity with research initiatives involving hardware and software readiness at a proof-of-concept level, testing and analysis reporting, publications, and presentations.
- Experience with SRED eligibility for projects is an asset.
- Entry-level project management certification (e.g., CAPM, CSM) or coursework in research administration.
- Basic understanding of the research and development lifecycle or program coordination.
- Familiarity with academic or industry research environments is a plus.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office).
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of collaborative research programs with external academic, government, and industry partners.
- Manage interactions between legal representatives to ensure accurate and timely completion of Research Agreements, particularly concerning non-disclosure and intellectual property terms.
- Develop and maintain program documentation and facilitate clear communication between internal and external research stakeholders.
- Support research initiatives from initial discussions through ongoing coordination, facilitating collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
- Track and document the progress of collaborative research programs throughout their lifecycle.
- Coordinate legal and logistical tasks, including provisioning GO devices and MyGeotab access, onboarding student researchers, and tracking contractual agreements. Guide university researchers through Geotab's processes in collaboration with internal teams.
- Coordinate milestone communication through various channels including memos, social media, Geotab Connect, and external events, to highlight Geotab's innovation.
Other
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn about new technologies and research areas.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
- Interest in event planning and logistics coordination.
- Self-motivated with ability to anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems.
