Research Program Coordinator

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 59,403 - 75,221; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory (RESL) invites applications for a Research Program Coordinator in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will coordinate activities, engage stakeholders, mobilize knowledge, and oversee grants within a dynamic research space.

The role emphasizes project administration, communication across diverse partners, and ensuring compliant operations, with a 3-year term and in-person campus work on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 3–5 years of admin/coordination or program mgmt experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to translate research concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to build relationships with academic, Indigenous communities, government, and industry using inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research program activities, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets.
• Maintain clear communication across researchers, students, and partners.
• Build relationships with academic, community, industry, government partners for knowledge exchange.
• Develop and manage communications and knowledge mobilization materials.
• Support research grant administration, including reporting and financial tracking.
• Ensure compliant operations, onboarding, lab activities, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Stakeholders

Collaboration

Writing

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Research administration systems

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Research Program Coordinator

Research Project

Battery Materials, Systems, & Recycling

Department/Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S218-26

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

3 years with possibility of extension

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$59,403 to $75,221 per annum at 35 hours per week

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory ( RESL ) at Dalhousie University conducts research on energy storage technologies to support the increased integration of renewable energy with the electricity grid. The demands placed on the electricity grid by the principal sectors (residential, commercial, industrial) vary throughout the day. Renewable resources such as the wind, sun, and tides vary independently of demand, and consequently require energy storage to bridge the gap periods. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Program Coordinator supports effective development, administration, coordination, and communication of research activities within the research space. The role includes coordination of project operations, stakeholder engagement, knowledge mobilization, student engagement, grant administration, ongoing assessment, reporting, and policy and regulatory compliance to support successful research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research program activities, including tracking timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets while supporting program planning and adjustments in collaboration with investigators.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across a broad network of researchers, students, and partners, ensuring timely information sharing and coordination of program activities.
• Build and sustain relationships with academic, community, industry, government, and EDIA and Indigenous partners to support collaborative research initiatives and knowledge exchange.
• Develop and manage communications and knowledge mobilization materials, translating research findings into accessible formats and curating content for web, newsletters, and social media.
• Support research grant administration, including application preparation, reporting, financial tracking, and coordination with university and funding agency stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient program operations and compliance, including coordinating events, supporting onboarding and lab activities, and maintaining documentation, data management, and safety requirements.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field with three to five years of progressively responsible administrative, project coordination, or program management experience, preferably in a research, government, or other complex organizational environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex research concepts in clear, accessible language and develop communications tailored to diverse audiences and platforms, including web content, newsletters, social media, reports, and other knowledge mobilization materials.
• Demonstrated organizational, project coordination, and time management skills, as well as the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and research program activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement initiatives in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse partners, including academic, Indigenous communities, government, and industry, using respectful protocols and inclusive approaches.

Assets

• Familiarity with research administration processes, grant funding environments, or university policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Dalhousie University financial, graduate students, HR, and facilities management systems.
• Familiarity with providing day-to-day operational support for a research laboratory, including coordinating laboratory activities, maintaining documentation, and supporting efficient and compliant research operations.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

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

• voluntary RRSP
• health and dental plans
• wellness allowance
• employee and family assistance program
• tuition assistance program

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.

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), and 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 review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/20/2026

Close Date 07/28/2026

Open Until Filled No