Strategic Partnership & Economic Development Manager

Closing Date: March 27th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR CYBERSECURITY
The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) is a multi-disciplinary unit that offers comprehensive training, research, and entrepreneurial services. The institute collaborates closely with experts from various fields, including computer science, engineering, law, social sciences, business, and science, and other research centers. Founded in 2016, CIC provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to work together in a congenial environment, share ideas, and undertake interdisciplinary research and training.

WHAT WE OFFER

Ful-time | 3-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Additional Working Conditions:

• Willing to travel domestically and abroad.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $57,669 - $74,969 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of Canadian Institute of Cybersecurity, the Strategic Partnership & Economic Development Manager establishes and maintains research and development as well as business relationships with companies both in Canada and abroad. Additionally, this role oversees the delivery of training and consulting contracts.

• Build and maintain relationships with senior officials across universities, industry, and government in Canada and internationally.
• Develop and implement an economic development framework for CIC, including business attraction initiatives in public and private sectors and strategies for recruitment, retention, and expansion.
• Monitor economic development trends and information from regional, provincial, national, and international sources and respond to inquiries from the public, businesses, and industry partners.
• Develop strategies to increase participation and representation of under-represented groups.
• Implement approaches to gather regular feedback from key clients to improve the quality of programs and services.
• Implement established policies and recommend updates or draft new policies as required.
• Negotiate financial budgets for corporate training and consulting contracts.
• Support recruitment and hiring of contract staff to deliver corporate client training and consulting services.
• Supervise part-time and contract-based business development officers.
• Participate in meetings and conferences and support industry and government initiatives, including trade shows, public presentations, and displays.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and administrative support to local business development organizations in alignment with CIC priorities.
• Complete additional related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in private sector business or economic development-related positions.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in educational/training or consulting environment is a strong asset.
• International experience is an asset; knowledge of foreign cultures and languages is highly desirable.
• Experience in post-secondary environments in Canada and/or abroad is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior technical professionals in business and industry.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities to apply knowledge of public and private economic development techniques and resources to complex issues.
• Able to identify regional and national economic development opportunities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to inspire confidence and trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer-based communication skills and significant experience in negotiating and writing proposals.
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of MS Office suite (advanced Microsoft Excel) and database a necessity.
• Comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and resources from a variety of perspectives/sources.
• Works equally well independently or as part of a team.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.