Strategic Leader, Research Equity & Inclusion

Waterloo International; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waterloo seeks a Senior Manager, Research Equity to lead the strategy, planning, and monitoring of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts across the research portfolio. This role oversees sponsor EDI requirements, including the CRC Equity Action Plan, and collaborates with the REDI Council and multiple university offices.

Reporting to the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, you will provide expert counsel, align policies with best practices, and drive initiatives to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years EDI experience.
• Minimum 3 years staff management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Research Equity portfolio and provide guidance on EDI goals across the university.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and report on equity initiatives within the research enterprise.
• Lead engagement and outreach initiatives to advance EDI across campus and build external partnerships as appropriate.
• Hire, manage, and coach staff to achieve EDI objectives and conduct annual performance plans.

Skills

Project management

EDI expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Waterloo seeks a Senior Manager, Research Equity to lead the strategy, planning, and monitoring of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts across the research portfolio. This role oversees sponsor EDI requirements, including the CRC Equity Action Plan, and collaborates with the REDI Council and multiple university offices.

Reporting to the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, you will provide expert counsel, align policies with best practices, and drive initiatives to