Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team?

Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Are you an “outside the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected?

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.

To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values, please visit our website.

**This position can be fully remote or hybrid near Mitacs offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver or Ottawa**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and oversee the approval and execution of contracts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management process/software. This involves working with relevant departments, and leading the selection, setup, and rollout of the software organization wide.
• Liaise with the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel, Finance and other relevant departments involved to support the contract management process.
• Work closely with contract owner and relevant departments to ensure concerns are addressed and contracts are executed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Associate General Counsel to ensure executed contracts are communicated to relevant departments through various channels including information session presentations, email communication and contract summaries.
• Collaborate and assist the Associate General Counsel and Director, General Counsel and Governance, with all other required departmental needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with databases and SharePoint is an asset.

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in contracts management, corporate services, or similar paraprofessional or paralegal roles
• Strong process and knowledge management capabilities
• Strong leadership and excellent customer service skills.
• Detail oriented, superior organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within a dynamic team, where problem-solving ability and enthusiasm will be highly valued.
• Experience working on special projects and flexibility regarding types of tasks assigned and processes with initiative to develop new projects.

At Mitacs we believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds which is crucial to our success. We encourage candidates to connect with us and share ways how we may accommodate your needs during the recruitment process.