Director Of Mcgill Growth Lab And Assistant Or Associate Professor
McGill University
Sherbrooke, Canada
Compensation is competitive + will be commensurate...
Strategic leadership and organizational development
Business development and fundraising
Project leadership and client engagement
This is a leadership position responsible for establishing and directing a new applied policy research centre focused on economic growth in Canada
Job Summary
This is a leadership position responsible for establishing and directing a new applied policy research centre focused on economic growth in Canada.
The Director will oversee the design and delivery of research projects, serving as the primary point of contact for government counterparts and project sponsors.
While this role is primarily outward facing, the Director will also be part of the Max Bell School’s academic staff and will be expected to connect the new Growth Lab to the broader applied research and teaching communities at the School.
Matching Summary
This is a leadership position responsible for establishing and directing a new applied policy research centre focused on economic growth in Canada.
Salary
Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic leadership and organizational development
Business development and fundraising
Project leadership and client engagement
Partnership management with Harvard Kennedy School
Strategic positioning and communications
Nice-to-have
Entrepreneurial and self-directed
Intellectual curiosity about economic growth
Strong interpersonal skills and trust-building
French language capability
Key Requirements
Graduate degree in economics, public policy, or related field
8-10 years of progressively responsible experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Strong track record of fundraising, business development, or partnership cultivation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable operating at senior levels of government
Network of relationships in Canadian economic policy circles