Research Operations Coordinator: Grants & Compliance (Hybrid)

Simon Fraser University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursements and PD funds

Equity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Simon Fraser University in Surrey invites applications for a Research Operations Coordinator. This role provides essential administrative and financial coordination to support SFU’s School of Medicine research activities, handling grant administration, budgeting, ethics submissions, and reporting with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while ensuring compliance and clear communications with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in research coordination or administration.
• Experience coordinating research grants/projects, including post-award administration, reporting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, expenditure tracking, account reconciliation and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant and project administration, including budget monitoring and financial tracking.
• Prepare reconciliation, expenditures, reporting, and documentation for funders and internal teams.
• Manage ethics submissions, approvals, and deadlines; ensure compliance with institutional and funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, track milestones, and support funding applications and related communications.
• Strengthen administrative processes and reporting systems to support efficient research operations.

Skills

Research administration

Budget management

Ethics & regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Simon Fraser University in Surrey invites applications for a Research Operations Coordinator. This role provides essential administrative and financial coordination to support SFU’s School of Medicine research activities, handling grant administration, budgeting, ethics submissions, and reporting with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while ensuring compliance and clear communications with