Job ID
75363
Job Title
Licensing Associate
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
McMaster Innovation Park (MIP)
Open Date
2026/04/23
Job Type
Limited Term (=12 month)
Close Date
2026/05/07
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
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Department
MILO
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 8
Salary Range
$28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0269
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
JD0269
Schedule
Monday - Friday (35 Hours per week)
8:30am-4:30pm
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
Career Level
Requires 2 years of relevant experience
Job Description
Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.
Unit/Project Description:
McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO), a unit within the Office of the Vice-President, Research at McMaster University, supports faculty in the commercialization of their research. The Licensing Associate plays a key role in enabling copyright materials (questionnaires, surveys, digital tools, etc. developed by McMaster Faculty) to be made available to other research institutions, hospitals or clinics, and companies, with the aim of improving societal health and well-being.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support in preparing, reviewing and finalizing intellectual property license agreements. Provides accurate and timely information to clients regarding intellectual property license agreements which require a thorough knowledge of various legal agreements and University policies and procedures.
Purpose and Key Functions:
- Prepare intellectual property license agreements based on established templates.
- Review intellectual property license agreements to ensure compliance with the University's policies, copyright laws, and indemnity clauses.
Supervision: No formal supervision of others is required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
Assets:
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal agreements and contracts.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and gain new skills.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions based on evidence or learned experiences.
Additional Information:
Anticipated Start Date**:** May1, 2026
Location: MIP, Suite 305
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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