A leading Canadian university is seeking an internationally renowned researcher for the Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Transformative & Translational Food Manufacturing Technologies. The successful candidate will lead research aimed at bridging gaps between food research and manufacturing processes. This role requires a Ph.D. and a proven record of international research excellence, with an emphasis on developing partnerships and training the next generation of skilled professionals. The award supports $1,000,000/year for 8 years, contributing significantly to Canada's food security initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Impact+ chairholders are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel.
The Impact+ program provides opportunities for internationally renowned scholars and scientists in areas of strategic importance to Canada. Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of the intake’s application deadline are eligible to apply.
Nominees must be full professors or associate professors or, if recruited from outside the academic sector, must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels.
Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Transformative & Translational Food Manufacturing Technologies
The Ontario Agricultural College is recruiting a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Transformative & Translational Food Manufacturing Technologies, at an award value of $1,000,000/year, of which a minimum of $700k/year will be available to fund the direct costs of the research activities of the chairholder and their team. The term is for 8 years, with a possibility for a four-year funded extension, at 50% of the original award value. The funding supports expenses related to compensation, as well as research activities for the chairholder and the chairholder’s team, and up to 25% of the direct costs of research can be used for indirect costs of research.
The Chair in Transformative & Translational Food Manufacturing is aligned with the federal strategic priority area of food security. It addresses a critical and widely recognized gap between discovery-driven food research and successful implementation in manufacturing environments. While Canada has strong capabilities in food chemistry, formulation science, and product innovation, many promising technologies fail to progress beyond laboratory or pilot scale due to unresolved challenges related to scale-up, process stability, manufacturability and market readiness. This Chair will focus on the fundamental scientific and engineering principles that govern this transition, strengthening Canada’s capacity to translate food innovation into robust, scalable food manufacturing.
This Chair establishes translational food manufacturing as a distinct scholarly field with its own rigorous scientific foundations and direct relevance to industrial practice. The Chair will operate at the interface of discovery science and industrial reality, emphasizing translational research that is fundamentally rigorous yet informed by real production environments. The position will not focus on product or process design or incremental formulation, but rather on the enabling principles that determine whether technologies can be scaled, reproduced, and deployed reliably. By engaging closely with Ontario and Canadian food manufacturers of different commodities (e.g., dairy, cereals) in a pre-competitive framework, strategically using key available facilities, such as the Guelph Food Innovation Center (GFIC), the Chair will align academic inquiry with manufacturing needs while preserving academic independence.
Institutionally, the Chair complements the University of Guelph’s established strengths in food chemistry, product development, food safety, fundamental food science, and food processing by focusing explicitly on the science of scale-up and manufacturing translation. Nationally, the Chair aligns with Canadian priorities in agri-food innovation, advanced manufacturing, and industrial competitiveness, while maintaining a pre-competitive, research-driven orientation. By training highly qualified personnel with a deep understanding of manufacturing constraints, the Chair will contribute to a more resilient, innovative, and globally competitive Canadian food sector.
The ideal candidate is an outstanding international researcher with a strong quantitative background and the University of Guelph requires a Ph.D. in food science, food engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The successful applicant will have an established record of research excellence, recognized internationally, will show credible evidence of translational impact, such as granted or filed patents, documented industrial collaboration, or demonstrated experience moving beyond laboratory proof-of-concept. The successful candidate will be motivated to build an independent research program that integrates fundamental science with manufacturing constraints, and will communicate effectively with both academic and industrial stakeholders.
The program’s evaluation criteria are:
Research/academic merit and leadership skills of the nominee
Quality of the institutional support
Quality of the research program
Potential contribution to the excellence of the Canadian and international research ecosystem
Potential for knowledge translation, mobilization and application of research results
The Government of Canada values knowledge mobilization, translation and commercialization as critical pathways to ensuring research delivers tangible benefits at both national and global levels. Impact+ Chairs are expected to move beyond discovery to generate social, economic and policy impacts, working in close collaboration with partners across various sectors.
Successful nominees will have the primary responsibility for directing the research program and all related activities, leading a team of personnel, and coordinating governance and administration with the host institution.
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The University of Guelph recognizes that an inclusive campus and a culture of inclusion are an institutional and social imperative. Acknowledging the University’s diverse population and ensuring that every member of an inclusive campus is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar of a successful post-secondary institution. The University of Guelph is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. In the Department of Food Science, we value diversity and inclusivity because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and the creation of a modern, representative academic community.
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The Impact+ program reflects the Canadian federal government’s commitment to equity and diversity in employment. It aims to ensure the appropriate representation of women and gender minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and racialized people.
Application Process
The Impact+ nomination process consists of two stages. First, candidates apply to an open job posting at the University of Guelph. The U of G will then support the successful candidate in the development of an application for the federal funding program. Appointment to an Impact+ Chair position is contingent upon receiving an Impact+ Chair award. Awardees must begin their appointment within 12 months of accepting the award.
RECOMMENDED COMPONENTS OF APPLICATION
Cover letter that identifies alignment of research with the federal strategic priority
Curriculum vitae
Brief description of the proposed research program, including a description of how equity, diversity and inclusion have been incorporated into research design and research team and how your research will contribute to knowledge translation, mobilization and application of research results. (maximum four pages)
Career highlights describing the most significant contributions to the applicant’s field, including how they have led to societal benefits, and how they connect with your research plan. (Maximum two pages)
The names and email addresses of three references, two of which are arm’s length (not in conflict of interest)
The University encourages applications from individuals from all underrepresented, equity-seeking, rights-seeking populations, including racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The University of Guelph recognizes life circumstances such as illness, disability, family and community responsibilities (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability, or COVID-19 impacts) are often an expected part of life and are likely to have an impact on a nominee’s record of research achievement, and that these impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Dr. Lisa Duizer at , ++1-519-824 4120 extension 53410.
Date Posted:12/23/2025
Deadline:01/22/2026or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association(UGFA).
The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”
The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at . If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’sOccupational Health and Wellnessor contact OHW at .
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Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1 Primary Category Page: Executive Division: OVC Administration Requisition ID: 1501 Position Title / Rank: Dean, OVC Veterinary College Department: OVC-Office of the Dean Position Description With gratitude, the University of Guelph recognizes that its campuses are located on the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and the traditional lands of the Hodinöhsö:ni’, Anishinaabeg and Huron Wendat, and offers respect to the Mississaugas of the Credit, Six Nations of the Grand River, the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown and the diverse communities of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who reside on these lands. The University of Guelph also recognizes that its educational and research enterprises occur on Indigenous lands across Turtle Island and Mother Earth and endeavours to ensure that its activities honour and respect Indigenous peoples and their lands. The University of Guelph invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College with the appointment to be effective summer 2026. This is an opportunity to build upon the University of Guelph’s history of excellence and innovation. Research-intensive and learner-centred, the University of Guelph has achieved prominence in Canada and around the world for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens. As a leading comprehensive university, the University plays an integral role in the educational, business, and cultural life of the province of Ontario, through the impact of its teaching, research, and community service, and through its special mandate to serve the province in support of the agri‑food sector and veterinary medicine. Guelph’s seven colleges, as well as the University of Guelph‑Humber and Ridgetown campuses, pride themselves on innovative teaching, a commitment to experiential learning for students, and the advancement of cutting‑edge research in the physical and life sciences, engineering, arts, business, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Dedicated to improving the life of individuals, families, and communities in the areas of food, water, environment, animal and human health, community, commerce, culture, and learning, the University of Guelph community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, an obligation to address local and global issues, and a concern for sustainable development. More than 31,000 students, including over 3,000 graduate students attend the University at its campuses located at Guelph Ridgetown and the University of Guelph‑Humber. The University is a significant employer with over 4,000 full‑time faculty and staff, and an annual operating budget exceeding $500 million. Since 1862, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has been dedicated to the advancement of veterinary and comparative medicine as a world leader in veterinary health care, learning, and research. OVC works at the intersection of animal, human, and ecosystem health: training future veterinarians and scientists; improving the health of our animal companions and athletes; ensuring the safety of the food we eat and the welfare of food‑producing animals; and protecting the environment that we all share. Today, OVC employs approximately 140 Faculty and Veterinarians, and over 300 staff. Its innovative DVM program is growing to 560 students across the four professional years. Graduate student enrolment is 400, and OVC participates in the training of the B.Sc. Biomedical Major students. Its academic departments (Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Pathobiology, and Population Medicine, and the OVC Health Sciences Centre (comprising OVC’s Companion Animal Hospital, Large Animal Hospital, Animal Cancer Centre, Smith Lane Animal Hospital, Equine Sport Medicine and Reproduction Centre, and the Ruminant Field Services Clinic) maximize learning, advance veterinary health care and champion multi‑disciplinary research. OVC has responsibilities for multiple research centres (Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, Equine Guelph, Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation, Poultry Health Research Network, One Health Institute, Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations, and Bench to Bedside Institute for Translational Health Research and Innovation). Reporting to the Provost and Vice‑President (Academic) and a member of Guelph’s senior administration, the Dean of OVC will provide strategic direction, academic planning leadership, and administrative oversight to achieve the highest possible standards in teaching, research, and service. Working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external partners to further enhance OVC’s national and international stature, the Dean will lead in promoting innovative and multi‑disciplinary approaches to teaching and research, and in increasing funding support. The successful candidate will be an accomplished veterinarian, academic and visionary leader with a record of building strong teams, fostering academic innovation, managing resources, and promoting multi‑disciplinary initiatives. Extensive academic leadership experience will enable the new Dean to relate to a range of internal and external partners and promote excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students. The Dean of OVC will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills, a creative approach to problem solving, and a strong commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph and Laverne Smith & Associates will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. Acknowledging the University’s diverse population and ensuring that every member of an inclusive campus is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar of success. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally under‑represented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Search Process The Consultants Will Begin Review Of Candidates Immediately, With Committee Consultation Later In The Summer. The Search Will Continue Until The Position Is Successfully Filled. Applications Should Include a Letter Of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, And The Names (not Letters) Of Three References (who Will Not Be Contacted Without The Consent Of The Candidate), And Should Be Submitted In Confidence To The University’s Executive Search Consultants. Laverne Smith & Associates Inc. Date Posted: 06/12/2025 Deadline: 08/31/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A major Canadian university in Ontario is seeking a Dean for the Ontario Veterinary College. This role involves leading strategic directions in teaching and research while fostering collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant academic leadership experience, along with a commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion. This position offers an opportunity to impact veterinary education and health care broadly. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, especially those from under-represented groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr
