Agreements Officer

University of New Brunswick; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Full pension

Vacation - minimum 3 weeks

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is seeking an Agreements Officer for the Office of Research Services to support research contracts and industry partnerships.

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations & Services, you will draft and review agreements, ensure compliance, and liaise with external agencies to advance funded research projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with negotiating, drafting and reviewing of research agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review research agreements, including industry-sponsored, collaborative, funding, contribution, services and international agreements.
• Protect UNB researchers' intellectual property rights and graduate student thesis and copyright ownership.
• Ensure appropriate liability, insurance, confidentiality, and indirect cost recovery clauses.
• Negotiate and approve amendments to existing research agreements.
• Facilitate the signing of research contracts and agreements in accordance with UNB policies and practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Contracts drafting

Communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in contracts law

Job description

Closing Date: October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Office of Research Services

The Office of Research Services (ORS), within the Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR) and under the direction of the Executive Director, ORS, provides pre-awards, post-awards, partnership development, intellectual property (IP) & agreements management, technology and knowledge transfer, commercialization and support services for research agreements to faculty, staff, and students on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.

WHAT WE OFFER

FULL-time | 3-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $56,416 - $73,324 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations & Services, the Agreements Officer supports university faculty members seeking to enter into contractually funded research projects, assists in preparing bids for public tenders and other funding agreements, and reviews successfully awarded contracts. The Officer fosters relationships with industry partners as a focal point for UNB.

• Draft and review research agreements, including industry-sponsored, collaborative, funding, contribution, services and international agreements.
• Protect UNB researchers' intellectual property rights and graduate student thesis and copyright ownership.
• Ensure appropriate liability, insurance, confidentiality, and indirect cost recovery clauses are in place.
• Negotiate and approve amendments to existing research agreements.
• Facilitate the signing of research contracts and agreements in accordance with UNB policies and practices.
• Assist researchers in preparing bid documents and budgets that comply with indirect cost recovery policies.
• Monitor and address regulatory requirements related to agreements.
• Identify and support the resolution of conflicts of interest, including providing related training.
• Liaise with external agencies, including national, international, and U.S. agencies or government bodies, to support agreement processing.
• Maintain strong relationships with Deans, Chairs, and Directors to support contract preparation and review.
• Collaborate with People & Culture on agreements for independent contractors and with Procurement on purchase orders and sole-source contracts.
• Liaise with internal and external regulatory boards and agencies to ensure compliance with certifications and renewals.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, including education/training related to contracts and/or contracts law.
• 5 years of relevant experience with negotiating, drafting and reviewing of research agreements.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in contract drafting/negotiation with industry and government agencies.
• Familiarity with a university and/or private sector research and development environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service.
• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent judgment, decision making and organizational skills.
• Superior written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work under multiple conflicting deadlines.
• A significant level of computer literacy and demonstration of proficiency in electronic communications.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.