Manager, Applied Research Services

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC); Fredericton; Sur place; CAD 80 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Public Service Pension

EFAP

Vacation and sick leave

Résumé du poste

NBCC is seeking a Manager of Applied Research Services to connect faculty, students, industry, and community partners and to secure research funding. You will lead strategic industry engagements, guide proposals, and manage research services to ensure responsible conduct.

In this role you will travel across New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada, supervise staff, and build NBCC's research capacity while supporting student opportunities and community impact.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; 5 years' experience in research administration.
• Extensive leadership and management experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated success securing research funding and developing collaborative industry/community research partnerships.
• Familiarity with the Atlantic Canadian innovation ecosystem (e.g., Springboard, Planet Hatch, Venn Innovation) would be an asset.
• Cross-sectoral or multi-disciplinary research experience would be an asset.

Responsabilités

• Identifying and advancing applied research opportunities aligned with NBCC's priorities.
• Leading the development and submission of major research funding proposals, supporting researchers and faculty completing grant applications, confirming applicant eligibility, and tracking funding applications.
• Managing NBCC research services to ensure responsible conduct of research, including compliance with research ethics, research security, data management, and other regulatory standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement of research administration practices.
• Managing the unit's operating and industry engagement budgets, and direct supervision of the Faculty-Industry Research Liaison Officer.
• Representing NBCC at community, industry, and innovation-related events to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance the College's research profile.
• Fostering collaboration between faculty, researchers and academic leaders to expand the College's research capacity.
• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada is required to support industry engagement, partnership development, networking activities, and stakeholder meetings.

Connaissances

Leadership

Research administration

Grant funding

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Proposal writing

English comms

Formation

Doctoral degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

What happens when great ideas meet industry challenges? Innovation with real-world impact.

As the Manager, Applied Research Services, you will help shape the future of applied research at NBCC by connecting faculty, students, industry, and community partners to solve meaningful challenges. From securing research funding and building strategic partnerships to supporting responsible research practices, you'll play a key role in turning ideas into outcomes that benefit learners, employers, and communities across New Brunswick.

If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities through research, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Position Type: Regular

Location: Any NBCC location

Salary: $79,716.00 - $106,054.00 per annum (Management/Non-Union Pay Band 6)

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Doctoral degree preferred.


• 5 years' experience in research administration.


• Extensive leadership and management experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.


• Demonstrated success securing research funding and developing collaborative industry/community research partnerships.


• Familiarity with the Atlantic Canadian innovation ecosystem (e.g., Springboard, Planet Hatch, Venn Innovation) would be an asset.


• Cross-sectoral or multi-disciplinary research experience would be an asset.

Technical Skills:

• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.


• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal research funding programs and grant administration.


• Strong financial management, budgeting, and project coordination skills.


• Proven ability to prepare funding proposals, business cases, reports, presentations, and other communications for a variety of audiences.


• Thorough understanding of Canadian responsible research guidelines and policies (e.g., TAGFA, STRAC, TCPS2) would be an asset.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Very organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.

Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License, as travel will be required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Responsibilities

As part of the College Office of Research Enterprise (CORE) and reporting to the CORE's Director, the Manager of Applied Research Services is responsible for advancing research at NBCC by developing strategic industry and community partnerships, securing research funding, and managing research services to ensure responsible research conduct. The Manager plays a key role in strengthening the College's research capacity, supporting faculty and researchers, and creating meaningful applied research training opportunities for students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and advancing applied research opportunities aligned with NBCC's priorities.


• Leading the development and submission of major research funding proposals, supporting researchers and faculty completing grant applications, confirming applicant eligibility, and tracking funding applications.


• Managing NBCC research services to ensure responsible conduct of research, including compliance with research ethics, research security, data management, and other regulatory standards.


• Supporting continuous improvement of research administration practices.


• Managing the unit's operating and industry engagement budgets, and direct supervision of the Faculty-Industry Research Liaison Officer.


• Representing NBCC at community, industry, and innovation-related events to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance the College's research profile.


• Fostering collaboration between faculty, researchers and academic leaders to expand the College's research capacity.


• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada is required to support industry engagement, partnership development, networking activities, and stakeholder meetings.

At NBCC, you will join a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of New Brunswick through education, workforce development, and community impact. In addition to meaningful work, we offer:

• An inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported, and connected.


• Opportunities to grow as a leader through continuous learning and development.


• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.


• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).


• Competitive vacation, sick leave, and volunteer leave provisions.


• Tuition support programs for employees and tuition benefits for eligible family members.


• The opportunity to work alongside engaged colleagues who are committed to student success and organizational excellence.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the well-being of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.