Senior Project Officer

University of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Job summary

University of Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide strategic project management, financial planning, and advisory services for major research infrastructure initiatives. The role coordinates with researchers, departments, funding agencies, and external collaborators to ensure successful planning, implementation, and reporting.

The position requires an undergraduate degree and 5 years of relevant experience in project management or research administration, with formal PM

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in project management, financial administration, or research administration.
• Formal project management training or certification is preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project management, financial planning, and advisory services for major research infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate with researchers, departments, funding agencies, and external collaborators to plan, implement, monitor, and report on projects.
• Identify barriers and align institutional resources to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of complex projects with attention to risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Diversity

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Project mgmt

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria > VP Research > VP - Research - Research Activities

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

22 November 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$84,211.00 - $109,532.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG12

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $84,211 to $92,849. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $109,532. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Institutional Programs, the Senior Project Officer provides strategic project management, financial planning, and advisory services in support of major research infrastructure initiatives at the University of Victoria.

The position manages projects involving researchers, university departments, funding agencies (Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF), PacifiCan etc.), and external collaborators to support the successful planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of complex infrastructure projects. As a trusted advisor, the Senior Project Officer helps researchers navigate funding requirements, institutional processes, financial planning, procurement, and operational considerations associated with major research investments. The position plays a key role in identifying barriers, coordinating solutions, and aligning institutional resources to support successful research outcomes.

Managing a portfolio of complex and high-value projects, the Senior Project Officer exercises considerable judgment, initiative, and independence to balance the interests of researchers, funding agencies, and the university while ensuring projects are delivered successfully and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Objectives:

• Coordinates the successful development and implementation of major research infrastructure projects (0.25M to 65M) that advance the university's research priorities.
• Provide expert project management and financial stewardship throughout the lifecycle of complex infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements, university policies, and project management best practices.
• Build trusted partnerships with researchers and stakeholders by facilitating solutions that enable successful research infrastructure outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate projects, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Strengthen institutional capacity through effective processes, tools, and practices for managing research infrastructure projects.
  

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to undergraduate degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in project management, financial administration, research administration, research infrastructure planning, or a related field.

Formal project management training or certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant financial resources.
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets, financial forecasts, and project reporting
• Demonstrated ability to understand the research environment and build effective partnerships with researchers and faculty members by understanding their objectives, anticipating challenges, navigating institutional processes, and facilitating solutions that support research success.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, funding agreements, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and initiative while working independently in a complex environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working in a post-secondary, research-intensive, public sector, including research infrastructure planning or similarly complex environment is preferred.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement:

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