Competition Number: REQ 7493
TITLE: Head of Research & Innovation, Social Innovation Institute
DIVISION: Research & Innovation
SALARY: Band 12, $116,500-$137,043
HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5 Hours per week
LOCATION: 185 Queens Quay East
WORK MODALITY: Hybrid
STATUS: Full-time
VACANCY: New
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 16,2026
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Position DescriptionReporting to theAssociate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, the Head of Research &Innovation, Social Innovation Institute leads the Institute's operations,people, partnerships and research activities. The role develops opportunitiesfor externally funded research, oversees Institute budgets and projects, andbuilds relationships with academic areas, funders and external partners. As amember of the Office of Research & Innovation's senior leadership team, theHead supports institutional research priorities while ensuring the Institute'sactivities meet funding, policy and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Social Innovation Institute's operations and employees, including service delivery, workload planning, staff development and continuous improvement.
- Develop partnerships with industry, community, government and academic stakeholders to expand research opportunities and support student and employee involvement in Institute activities.
- Oversee the development of research proposals, project plans, contracts and agreements, and identify funding opportunities aligned with the Institute's capabilities and institutional priorities.
- Develop and manage operating, grant and project budgets; monitor financial performance and provide reports to Polytechnic leadership and funders.
- Identify and manage operational and project risks, and ensure Institute activities comply with applicable Polytechnic policies, funding requirements and research standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational and Experience Requirements- A master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, competencies and industry knowledge
- At least five (5) years of people management experience, including leading multidisciplinary social innovation teams, improving processes and providing performance feedback.
- Experience in partnership development and relationship management, preferably in a postsecondary and/or research and innovation environment.
- Project Management certification or a PMP designation would be an asset.
Skills and Attributes - Advanced knowledge of social sciences research design and methodology, postsecondary research funding programs, and Canadian legal and regulatory research requirements.
- Strong research proposal development, program management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess opportunities and risks across academic disciplines and interpret complex financial information.
- Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic's priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:
- The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
