Manager Of Research And Infrastructure Support

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Manager of Research and Infrastructure Support

Department/Unit Medical Research Development Office

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S235-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) One (1) year

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE

Salary $64,824 - $86,841 per annum

Classification ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Medical School attracts some of Canada’s top students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, and over 100 teaching sites across the Maritimes, we provide aspiring doctors and health researchers with the highest caliber of education. Reporting to the Director, Medical Research Development Office ( MRDO ), the Manager, Research and Infrastructure Support will provide leadership to initiate, implement and manage programs that support and enhance research success in the Faculty of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support as well as day-to-day oversight for all CORES staff, including orientation, training, evaluation, and professional development support.
• Oversee the development and revision of standard operating procedures and terms of reference for each facility with user group consultation. Organize user committees to address operational issues. Provide leadership and support to staff, and respond to support issues raised by faculty and students.
• Develop, facilitate and manage special projects including project work plans and schedules. Proactively liaise with and provide progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Lead communications and outreach for Centralized Operations of Research Equipment and Supports ( CORES ). Recognize and pursue opportunities to market the facilities to internal and external users and for fundraising initiatives. Lead the submission of research-related nominations to various local, national and international agencies.
• Oversee financial management, including the support and maintenance of central billing, budget development and monitoring, and preparing financial projections for core facility stakeholders. Develop and implement processes related to research funding.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with researcher-related faculty and staff both within and beyond Dalhousie. Provide leadership and support to researchers, including proposal development and support. Produce activity reviews as well as regular reports for strategic planning.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field plus approximately five to seven years of relevant experience in a post-secondary or health-care setting, dealing with the management of research issues, including human resource and financial management (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience managing staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
• Demonstrated experience delivering research educational materials, workshops and seminars.
• Knowledge of the Canadian granting system as it pertains to biomedical and health research.
• Experience in research administration or a related environment.

Assets

• Experience in managing projects and communications.
• Masters degree in relevant field
• Experience with infrastructure programs, faculty awards and nominations, and/or research application processes, including proposal/budget development and support.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Development
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management
• Accountability for Performance & Results

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)

Open Date 06/19/2023

Close Date 07/18/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13822