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M&P – AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried – Business Development, Level C

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Department

Technical Operations | Quantum Matter Institute | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$7,622.83 – $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

June 7, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

March 31, 2028

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Job Summary
The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at UBC (Blusson QMI) is a world-leading venture advancing research into solid-state systems and phenomena that explicitly involve quantum mechanics. Blusson QMI operates the Advanced Nanofabrication Facility (ANF) and offers broader research services and expertise to both UBC academic researchers and external industrial partners on a fee-for-service basis.

The Business Development Manager is the dedicated professional responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding commercial utilization of Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services. The role focuses on increasing paid usage of the Institute’s nanofabrication and research services while building and strengthening the quantum innovation ecosystem across UBC, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Canada.

The primary responsibility is business development, client acquisition, partnership building, and revenue generation through the Institute’s nanofabrication and research services, including dual-use defence and national security-related opportunities. Additional responsibilities include full-cycle management of fee-for-service contracts, matching grant opportunities with Blusson QMI Principal Investigators (PIs) and projects, managing the NRC IRAP Contributions to Organizations (CtO) program for SMEs, and managing industry events on campus. The Business Development Manager will actively promote Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research capabilities to industry, secure new contracts (including dual-use defence opportunities), and foster strategic collaborations that support Blusson QMI’s mission and financial sustainability.

The role will support Blusson QMI’s strategic shift toward a sustainable industry-service model by growing commercial partnerships and positioning Blusson QMI as a preferred partner for quantum, photonics, semiconductor, advanced-materials, and dual-use defence and security companies.

Organizational Status

The Business Development Manager reports to Blusson QMI’s Facilities Director. The post holder will work independently and proactively, engaging extensively with external industry partners while collaborating closely with Blusson QMI’s Manager, Communications & Partnerships, ANF staff, researchers, and Blusson QMI leadership.

Work Performed

The Business Development Manager will lead all industry engagement and commercial growth activities for Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services. This role focuses on revenue generation, client acquisition, ecosystem development, contract lifecycle management, financial tracking, grant alignment, NRC IRAP CtO program delivery, on-campus event management, and close coordination with communications and partnership activities for the Institute’s services.

The following items reflect the core responsibilities of the role:

• Develops and executes comprehensive business development strategies aimed at significantly increasing revenue and utilization of Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services through proactive outreach to potential industrial clients in quantum technologies, photonics, semiconductors, advanced materials, defence and security, and related sectors.
• Acts as the primary point of accountability for industry engagement and client acquisition, including lead generation, relationship management, contract negotiation, and ongoing account management to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Identifies, qualifies, and secures new fee-for-service contracts and commercial partnerships with external clients (SMEs, startups, multinationals, and defence-related organizations), including preparation of proposals, responses to RFQs, negotiation of NDAs, statements of work, and service agreements.
• Manages the full lifecycle of all fee-for-service contracts, including creation, tracking, renewal, compliance monitoring, and timely amendments to ensure continuous revenue flow and strong client relationships.
• Oversees invoicing, mailing, payment tracking, and reconciliation processes, working closely with Blusson QMI finance and administrative teams to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, and support timely revenue collection.
• Proactively identifies relevant grant opportunities (federal, provincial, industry-sponsored, and defence innovation programs such as IDEaS) and matches them with appropriate Blusson QMI Principal Investigators (PIs) and research projects, supporting the development of strong funding applications that advance both commercial and academic goals.
• Manages Blusson QMI’s participation in the NRC IRAP Contributions to Organizations (CtO) program for SMEs, including client intake, project scoping, funding application support, contract administration, and delivery of nanofabrication and research services to eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises.
• Identifies and develops strategic dual-use defence and national security-related opportunities with government agencies, defence contractors, and industry partners, in full alignment with university policies and export-control requirements, to expand Blusson QMI’s service portfolio and revenue streams.
• Builds and maintains a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities by networking with industry, attending conferences, and engaging with key stakeholders at all levels (C-level, VPs, and technical leads).
• Serves as the senior industry-facing representative for Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services, presenting clear value propositions and business cases to external stakeholders.
• Actively builds and strengthens the broader quantum ecosystem in Vancouver/BC/Canada by developing relationships with partners such as Quantum Industry Canada, NRC-IRAP, MITACS, DRDC, IDEaS, and other national and provincial quantum, defence, and innovation initiatives, innovation hubs, and industry associations.
• Plans, organizes, and manages high-value industry events, workshops, seminars, networking sessions, and on-campus site visits to promote Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services, attract new clients, generate business leads, and foster strategic relationships within the quantum ecosystem.
• Designs and implements marketing and promotional strategies (including digital content, presentations, trade show participation, and targeted campaigns) to raise awareness of Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research capabilities and attract new clients.
• Works closely with Blusson QMI’s Manager, Communications & Partnerships to ensure alignment on communications, marketing, event promotion, and broader partnership initiatives that amplify business development outcomes.
• Tracks key performance metrics and prepares and delivers regular financial and operational reports (on a quarterly basis, semi-annually, or as needed) covering revenue growth, service utilization, client pipeline, contract status, payment timelines, grant alignment outcomes, NRC IRAP CtO program delivery, and event impact. Works with Blusson QMI leadership to set and achieve ambitious commercial growth targets.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by significant growth in Blusson QMI nanofabrication and research service revenue, increased service utilization through commercial projects, and a strong pipeline of repeat and new clients. Additional measures include high client satisfaction, effective full-cycle contract and payment management with minimal delays, successful grant matching and NRC IRAP CtO program delivery that result in new funded SME projects, the successful organization of impactful on-campus industry events and networking activities that generate new client leads and partnerships, strong collaboration with the Manager, Communications & Partnerships that results in cohesive and effective marketing and ecosystem-building efforts, timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership, success in identifying and advancing dual-use defence and national security opportunities, and tangible contributions to building a vibrant quantum ecosystem in British Columbia and Canada through new partnerships and collaborative activities.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding commercial utilization of Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication and research services. The position is responsible for recommendations and decisions that may result in loss of significant human and financial resources invested in unfruitful pursuits and/or missed opportunities. There is a consistent need to exercise judgement and tact in dealing with all internal and external contacts. This is a key position in representing Blusson QMI to external groups. Incorrect decisions and / or judgement will directly affect Blusson QMI and UBC’s reputation, credibility and professionalism with the national and international business community and other key stakeholders.

Supervision Received

Works independently, under general guidance from the Blusson QMI Facilities Director.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of six years related experience in an appropriate business specialization, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Applied Science, Physics or a closely related discipline. A graduate degree is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience in business development, sales, or industry partnership development.
• A proven track record in technology business development and revenue generation, preferably in research services, deep-tech, or advanced technology sectors.
• A demonstrated history of securing commercial contracts and generating revenue.
• Strong network and/or ability to rapidly build relationships within technology industries (quantum, photonics, semiconductors, advanced materials preferred).
• Experience preparing proposals, responding to RFQs, negotiating contracts, NDAs, and statements of work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contract lifecycles, invoicing, and payment tracking in a professional services or research environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with C-level executives, VPs, and technical decision-makers.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across technical, academic, and administrative teams.
• Familiarity with university research environments, core facilities, or industry-academia collaboration models.
• Understanding of the Canadian innovation and quantum technology landscape, including relevant government funding programs and grant mechanisms (including NRC IRAP).

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Established network in the Canadian or international quantum, photonics, or semiconductor ecosystems or in dual-use defence and security sectors.
• Previous experience in a core research facility, innovation hub, or technology transfer office focused on commercializing or selling research infrastructure services.
• Experience with CRM systems, contract management tools, and data-driven business development and financial tracking processes.
• Track record of successful participation in ecosystem-building activities, workshops, or industry-academia consortia, including the planning and delivery of on-campus industry or networking events.
• Knowledge of fee-for-service models in research infrastructure or foundry services.
• Experience identifying, matching, and managing grant funding opportunities (including NRC IRAP CtO and defence innovation programs) with research projects and SMEs in a university setting.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Jasmine Chipman Koty at jasmine.chipmankoty@ubc.ca.

Staff – Non Union

Job Category

M&P – AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried – Scientific Eng., Level C

Job Title

Electron-Beam Lithography & Process Engineer

Department

Technical Operations | Quantum Matter Institute | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$7,283.75 – $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

July 19, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

March 31, 2028

Apply here

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at UBC (Blusson QMI) is a world-leading venture advancing research into solid-state systems and phenomena that explicitly involve quantum mechanics. Core areas of expertise include the development of materials and methods of fashioning them into functional devices that display remarkable new paradigms of operation.

Blusson QMI has invested heavily in a state-of-the-art JEOL JBX-8100FS 100 kV vector-scan electron-beam lithography tool to enable device fabrication at the nanoscale where quantum properties manifest. The Electron-Beam Lithography & Process Engineer is the dedicated senior expert and single point of accountability for this tool across all operational, technical, and client-facing dimensions. The role owns the full exploitation of the JBX-8100FS as a revenue-generating asset that supports Blusson QMI’s primary mission of academic research by delivering consistent, reliable, high-resolution patterning services to both internal academic researchers and external industrial partners under NDA-protected, fee-for-service-driven contracts.

While the primary responsibility is ensuring optimal functioning of the JEOL JBX-8100FS (including user/client training, scheduling, and service delivery), the Engineer will be encouraged to actively contribute technical expertise to ongoing academic research projects when strategic opportunities arise, thereby supporting the Institute’s core mission of advancing quantum-matter science.

The Engineer plans, designs, and delivers complete micro- and nano-fabrication engineering solutions for multiple concurrent projects, working independently with a proactive and creative spirit while collaborating closely with colleagues. A core part of the mandate is to advance Blusson QMI’s industry-service business model by translating partner-company requirements into manufacturable, yield-critical device processes and interacting directly with stakeholders at the highest technical and executive levels (C-level, VP, and principal engineers).

The post holder has a duty to ensure that all tasks conducted within Blusson QMI labs are performed in a safe manner that conforms to current legislation and workplace protocols.

The role will also support Blusson QMI’s strategic shift toward a sustainable industry-service model. The Engineer will actively support the growth of commercial partnerships by translating company device requirements into high-value nanofabrication deliverables, contributing directly to the Facility’s reputation as a preferred partner for quantum, photonics, semiconductor, and advanced-materials companies.

Organizational Status

The Electron-Beam Lithography & Process Engineer reports to the Blusson QMI Facilities Director. The post holder will work independently and proactively, making frequent use of Blusson QMI cleanroom facilities and collaborating closely with other facility staff to deliver industry-standard results.

Work Performed

The Electron-Beam Lithography & Process Engineer will support multiple concurrent commercial and academic research projects end-to-end, owning the micro- and nano-fabrication aspects from initial device specification through to functional, yield-critical deliverables. This senior role requires ownership of Blusson QMI’s JEOL JBX-8100FS (100 kV vector-scan system) as a revenue-generating, client-facing asset that serves both internal academic researchers and external industrial partners. The Engineer will translate partner company requirements into manufacturable processes, produce detailed specifications and documentation for device and process development, qualify new processes to strict industry standards, and perform root-cause failure analysis with corrective and preventive actions that ensure repeatable, high-reliability outcomes for external clients.

The following items reflect the core responsibilities of the role. The list is not exhaustive and will evolve as Blusson QMI’s industry-service business model matures. The Electron-Beam Lithography and Process Engineer:

• Monitors, optimizes, and maintains all JEOL JBX-8100FS-enabled processes to ensure they remain within specification, proactively engineering interventions, preventive maintenance schedules, and performance metrics that maximize tool uptime and deliver consistent results for paid client work.
• Acts as the single point of accountability for the JEOL JBX-8100FS across all operational, technical, and client-facing dimensions—including tool performance qualification, user (and client) training, scheduling, and direct liaison with industrial partners—to guarantee reliability, consistency, and on-time delivery of commercial device programs.
• Supports the full process specification and execution for innovative micro- and nano-structured devices using the JEOL JBX-8100FS and complementary techniques (photolithography, wet/dry etching, PVD/CVD, electroforming, soft lithography, and advanced metrology). Develops and qualifies production-worthy process flows that meet exacting device-performance and yield targets for academic and commercial partners. Advises on the design and feasibility of engineering design aspects of various research projects for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Simultaneously drives multiple high-value projects, developing proprietary micro/nano-technologies on the JEOL JBX-8100FS, then successfully transferring those technologies and processes to internal teams and external industrial clients under NDA and fee-for-service-driven contracts.
• Serves as the senior technical advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including C-level, VP, and principal engineers at partner companies) on the design, feasibility, cost, and timeline of micro/nano-engineering solutions, providing clear risk assessments and alternative process pathways that align with real-world device-development requirements.
• Designs, develops, and qualifies novel capabilities and process modules on the JEOL JBX-8100FS and related nanofabrication equipment delivering innovative technologies for a number of different projects; independently designs and executes complex experiments to solve high-impact engineering challenges in resolution, overlay, dose control, and process integration for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Is an integral part of the ANF team that supports cleanroom operations, and proactive adoption of new processes that expand Blusson QMI’s service portfolio and competitive advantage in the industry market.
• Provides expert support, time, and specialized knowledge to Blusson QMI labs and strategic projects as directed by the Facilities Director, while contributing to additional tasks that advance Blusson QMI’s mission of delivering world-class, nanofabrication services. Will also be responsible for planning, design, specification, construction, installation, and maintenance of other scientific research equipment within the ANF.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by high JEOL JBX-8100FS utilization for both academic and commercial projects. On the academic front, success will be measured by effective training and mentoring of HQP (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates) in advanced electron-beam lithography and process-integration techniques, as well as close collaboration with research groups within Blusson QMI to streamline and optimize nanofabrication processes that directly support high-impact academic research, grant deliverables, and knowledge dissemination. On the industry side, success will be measured through strong client satisfaction with repeat business, successful qualification and delivery of new industry-grade processes, and measurable contributions to Blusson QMI’s nanofabrication service revenue and reputation as a trusted industry partner.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors in judgement, mishandling of tools and neglect in following standard procedures could lead to the reduction of service available to the Institute affiliated UBC research groups and external users, cause damage to expensive equipment and endanger the health and safety of the post holder, other lab users and those in the vicinity. The position is central to the operation and delivery of services in Blusson QMI’s electron-beam lithography facility. Poor performance or errors in judgement may impact timely provision of services required by research, in particular students, who are working to strict timelines, and other internal and external users, including from industry and government. Issues with data quality could impact those stakeholders as well as the reputation of the facility and the University. Errors in performing the responsibilities of this position could also lead to unsafe laboratory conditions, which may jeopardize the safety of facility users and the role holder. Poor decisions could cause financial loss to the Institute via failure to collect money owing for use of facilities and exposure to liability or damage to equipment or facilities.

Supervision Received

Works independently. Reports to the Facilities Director, who determines the broad direction and operational requirements of the role, and who may also offer training and guidance.

Supervision Given

Provides advice to faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and other facility users on the proper and safe use of the electron-beam lithography tool and the associated processes, and oversees their activities within the electron-beam lithography lab.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science. Minimum of five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline. A graduate degree is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be a recognized expert in high-resolution electron-beam lithography with a proven track record of delivering functional, yield-critical devices in academic/industrial or commercial R&D environments. Essential qualifications:

• Direct, hands-on experience in micro- and nano-device development.
• Experience developing and qualifying micro/nano-fabrication processes, with a portfolio of successfully fabricated devices that have had significant academic or industrial impact.
• Extensive hands-on expertise operating and maintaining a >50kv+high throughput electron-beam lithography system, such as the JEOL JBX-8100FS or equivalent vector-scan tool, with documented experience in process optimization, dose control, overlay, and sub-10 nm patterning for real-world device programs.
• Proven working knowledge and ownership of a broad range of complementary micro/nano-fabrication techniques, including photolithography, resist processing, wet and dry etching, and also physical and chemical vapour deposition.
• Demonstrated proficiency in device and process characterization using scanning electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, contact profilometry, and other metrology tools, with the ability to perform root-cause failure analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions that ensure repeatable outcomes.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to cleanroom best practices.
• Proven ability to creatively solve complex engineering problems under tight timelines and resource constraints typical of client-driven projects.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills for lithography tools, vacuum systems, and supporting instrumentation.
• Expertise with BEAMER software, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment while taking full ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts, risks, and solutions clearly to non-specialist industry stakeholders (C-level, VPs, and principal engineers) through proposals, reports, and review meetings.
• Demonstrated track record of contributing to facility or team revenue growth through process standardization, service expansion, or successful delivery of fee-for-service-based nanofabrication work.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Direct experience with the JEOL JBX-8100FS (or equivalent 100 kV system) in a service or foundry-like setting, including tool qualification, preventive maintenance, and client-facing process delivery.
• Proven experience in a core facility, foundry, or service-oriented environment serving external industrial clients, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent paid projects under commercial constraints (deadlines, budgets, IP protection).
• Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems, scripting, and software-hardware interfacing for lithography tool control.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder, NDA-protected projects with external industrial partners (C-level, VP, or principal-engineer engagement).
• Track record of published research or patents in micro- and nanofabrication.
• Knowledge of high-end lithography software suites and advanced process-integration strategies for quantum, photonics, or advanced semiconductor devices.
• Direct experience developing and delivering fee-for-service or contract-based nanofabrication projects for commercial partners, including RFQ response and client project management.
• Familiarity with industry-standard practices for NDAs, statements of work, intellectual-property handling, and commercial project governance.