Research Partnerships Lab Manager (2 vacancies)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto seeks a Research Partnerships Lab Manager to facilitate collaboration between industry and academia. This full-time role involves relationship building, strategic planning, and overseeing research activities. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree and over five years of experience in partnership management. Successful applicants will foster important networks and lead innovative projects aiming to advance research in technology and business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuing position

Access to extensive research resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development and strategic partnership management.
• Experience overseeing research lab operations and developing operational plans.
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with strategic stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis to inform management decisions.
• Oversee implementation of research projects and operational needs.

Skills

Strategic partnership management

Project management

Relationship management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Research Partnerships Lab Manager (2 vacancies)

Date Posted: 12/04/2025
Req ID: 46275
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058644

Description:

About us: The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science is a tech innovation powerhouse and continues to rank among the world’s top computer science departments. Our esteemed faculty boasts accolades such as two Turing Awards, along with many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is driving the future of tech in the country.

Your opportunity: The Department of Computer Science’s Strategic Initiatives (SI) group is responsible for the development and success of the department’s large‑scale partnerships and long‑term initiatives. The Research Partnerships Lab Managers are critical to ensuring the SI research labs provide an environment where long‑term collaborative research between our faculty, students and industry partners not only thrives but makes an impact. The incumbent will be part of a highly professional, collaborative and supportive team, and will primarily be responsible for serving as a strategic connector between industry and academic stakeholders, operational set‑up and plans for the lab, and being a critical contributor to future planning and promotion of all lab activities. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to set up operational frameworks to achieve research objectives. One of the labs within this portfolio is a research initiative with Vanguard Investments Canada. This is a multi‑year collaboration that aims to leverage the AI expertise at both Vanguard Investments and the University of Toronto, all with a view to advancing AI research and innovation for investors and the broader financial services industry. Learn more about this research initiative here: https://www.vanguard.ca/content/dam/intl/americas/canada/en/documents/PR_Vanguard_UofT_Announcementl_May28.pdf

Note: we are recruiting for two continuing vacancies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
• Providing potential industry collaborators with detailed information on policies and procedures that must be adhered to while working within the university environment
• Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of research projects; developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Overseeing day‑to‑day operational needs for one or more labs/workshops
• Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a technological field, commerce, economics, business administration or management, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in external relations, business development, strategic partnership management and/or venture management, with a combination of project, program and product management.
• Experience overseeing research activities or computing research lab operations, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing operational plans and processes, and coordinating budgets, space, resources, and equipment.
• Significant project management experience for complex projects, including the ability to set priorities, schedules, leverage and adjust allocation of limited resources, meet deadlines, liaise with multi‑site stakeholders, and resolve disputes.
• Significant experience building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and research engagement activities including presenting on research findings and initiatives at conferences, workshops, and outreach events.
• Experience with forecasting, planning, and monitoring complex budgets. Experience reconciling and reporting on complex funding accounts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing research proposals, briefing documents, narrative and financial reports, grant applications and contracts.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple and competing demands simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in cultivating and fostering networks of contacts and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve issues in a creative and effective manner.
• Exceptional ability to exercise judgement and independent decision making.
• Ability to act with tact, discretion and maintain confidentiality.

To be successful in this role you will be: For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: [e-mail].

Closing Date: 12/14/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 – $91,677 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialised and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialised persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].