Academic counselor Jobs in Halifax, NS

Req ID : 200017

Location : NSH - Innovation Hub - Nova Centre, Halifax NS

Department :  NSH Innovation Hub

Type of Employment : Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union : Mangement and Non-Union

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out  www.novascotia.com  to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is transforming health care delivery and improving the health of all Nova Scotians by leading initiatives that deliver high-impact health care solutions and developing strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners. By pairing leading researchers, innovators, and clinicians with entrepreneurs through the NS Health Innovation Hub, their creative solutions are improving health and health care while also contributing directly to Nova Scotia’s economy.

We are seeking dynamic, experienced individuals to join our team and contribute their skills in a fast paced, collaborative environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Commercialization :

• Identify and pursue opportunities for technology transfer, commercialization, and intellectual property development.
• Support entrepreneurs, researchers, and clinical teams in scaling health innovations.
• Drive revenue generation through strategic business partnerships.
• Lead initiatives to attract partners, investors, and funding to accelerate innovation and commercialization.
• Pursue commercialization pathways for intellectual property, ensuring the successful transition of health technologies to market.
• Develop and implement revenue strategies aligned with healthcare priorities and economic development goals.
• Negotiate and manage complex business agreements, partnerships, and licensing deals.

Program Development and Implementation :

Partnerships and Collaboration :

Project and Financial Management

Leadership and Talent Development :

Communication and Stakeholder Relations :

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

Education :

Experience :

Skills :

Competencies :

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us  [email protected]