The NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer (BDO) to help transform cutting-edge aerospace research into real-world impact. The incumbent will play a role in building partnerships, securing funding, and advancing innovation, with a strong focus on intellectual property (IP) strategy, negotiations, and commercialization to maximize benefits for Canada. The BDO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
This position directly supports NRC’s revenue generation, industry engagement, and leadership in aerospace innovation. The BDO’s work will ensure continuity in critical initiatives, strengthen relationships with Canada’s aerospace and technology companies, and contribute to advancing NRC’s strategic objectives in the sector.
AERO’s world-class facilities and expert teams make us a partner of choice for developing technologies and accelerating their adoption by industry, government, and academia. The successful candidate will bring business development expertise together with an understanding of aerospace, aviation, defence, advanced technology, engineering, or research environments, and the ability to translate technical capabilities and industry needs into strategic business opportunities.
As a Business Development Officer, you will:
- Work closely with program leaders, researchers, technical teams, and the business development team to create impactful partnerships, secure external revenue, and ensure client satisfaction;
- Develop and execute strategies to engage industry, government, and academic partners in collaborative research, technology development, and commercialization projects;
- Identify and develop business opportunities in aerospace technologies, balancing client needs with NRC’s value proposition;
- Provide market intelligence and strategic advice to NRC leadership, contributing to business and strategic plans;
- Lead complex strategic initiatives, coordinating with internal research teams and external stakeholders;
- Lead complex negotiations for collaborative R&D agreements, technical services, and intellectual property commercialization outreach and licensing;
- Collaborate with researchers and NRC’s IP committee to assess commercialization potential, structure deals, and secure agreements that deliver economic and societal benefits;
- Represent NRC at aerospace industry events, promoting our expertise and capabilities.
