Research Data Management Implementation Specialist

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for an RDM Implementation Specialist (term 2 years) to lead the operationalization, execution, and ongoing evaluation of the institutional Research Data Management strategy. This senior role sits within RIS and the Library, with cross-unit collaboration.

The successful candidate will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, develop metrics, and coordinate activities across campuses to advance data stewardship, privacy, and FAIR data

Responsibilities

• Lead the operationalization, execution, and evaluation of the RDM strategy.
• Coordinate activities across RIS, the Library, IST, Colleges, Faculties, and the broader research community.

Job description

This position has a term length of 2 years from the date of hire.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Director, Research Ethics and Integrity, the Research Data Management (RDM) Implementation Specialist provides senior-level leadership for the operationalization, execution, and continuous evaluation of the University of Alberta Institutional Research Data Management Strategy. Co-led by the Research Integrity Support (RIS) portfolio and the University of Alberta Library, this key strategic initiative advances institutional RDM capacity, service pathways, and responsible data stewardship across campus.

The Implementation Specialist translates high-level institutional strategy into actionable operational plans, priorities, metrics, and coordinated activities across RIS, the Library, Information Services & Technology (IST), Colleges, Faculties, and the broader research community. Exercising significant independent judgment, the incumbent evaluates institutional RDM readiness, identifies gaps, and leads the development and execution of tailored implementation frameworks.

By aligning U of A practices with evolving Tri-Agency mandates, funder and journal expectations, Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles (CARE/OCAP®), privacy requirements, and FAIR data standards, the RDM Implementation Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting research excellence, integrity, and innovation across the institution.