BRIC NS Manager

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Halifax is seeking a BRIC NS Manager to oversee the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and manage the BRIC NS Network. This role involves leadership, coordination of research activities, and communication strategies to enhance primary healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and significant experience in project management and communications. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining in-person and remote work.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Voluntary RRSP

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the BRIC NS Network, including reports for funders.
• Coordinate BRIC NS related knowledge translation activities and events.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Event Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word Press

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title BRIC NS Manager

Department/Unit Family Medicine

Research Project Building Research for Integrated Primary Care (BRIC)

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP28-25

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 Year

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $70,000 - $ 76,000 (for 35 hours/ week)

About The Organization

Building Research for Integrated Primary Care ( BRIC ) in Nova Scotia (NS) is a research network that seeks to improve primary healthcare and integrated services. For more information, please visit www.bricns.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the BRIC NS Co-Directors, the BRIC NS Manager will provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research ( CIHR ) andStrategy for Patient-Oriented Research ( SPOR ) in BRIC NS Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the BRIC NS Network, including preparing detailed reports for funders and stakeholders, and oversee the BRIC NS Student Research Awards funding competition.
• Support and coordinate BRIC NS related knowledge translation activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate/chair meetings and events, including document preparation, record keeping, logistics, dissemination of results, oversight and management of Primary Care Research Day, BRIC NS Student Seminar Series, Primary Care Learning Seminar Series, etc.
• Coordinate and facilitate BRIC NS internal and external communications strategies including updates and maintenance of the website, social media, etc.
• Work with patient partners as part of the BRIC NS advisory council and working groups, recruit new members to Network.
• Support researchers in the development of new research questions and proposal submissions.
  
  

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

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with approximately 5 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with multiple competing priorities and deadlines with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patient and community partners.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Word Press.
  
  

Assets

• Project Management skills.
• Event Planning skills.
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 05/14/2025

Close Date 05/28/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18795