Associate, Research and Engagement

About the role

The Centre for Energy and Materials brings together business, government, academia and civil society to advance the transformation of energy and materials systems. It is recruiting an Associate, Research and Engagement to support research, initiative delivery, partner engagement, events and communications. The Associate helps prepare and deliver Centre activities, turn external developments and stakeholder views into insights, and coordinate engagement and communication activities. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Growth and Strategic Engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct targeted research on emerging developments in energy, materials and industry, including market trends, policy, technology and geopolitics
• Monitor developments and synthesize partner, expert and stakeholder perspectives to inform Centre initiatives and engagement
• Support planning, coordination and delivery of projects, workstreams and milestones, including short-term assignments or rotations
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, engagement plans, value propositions and follow-up materials for partners
• Coordinate business engagement travel, including briefings, research and post-travel debriefs
• Provide logistical support for events, including briefs, summary decks and follow-up documentation
• Support media engagement and internal communication, such as updating content on WeLink and organizing knowledge exchanges

Required profile

• Master's degree in energy studies, public policy, international affairs, economics, business, sustainability or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in research, project coordination, business or stakeholder engagement; experience in energy, materials or related industries is an asset
• Background in energy transition, industrial transformation, renewable energy, energy efficiency or materials systems is highly desirable

Required skills

• Experience coordinating projects or workstreams, managing multiple deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are an asset