The Opportunity

How do groundbreaking research discoveries receive the recognition they deserve? As the Research Awards and Honours Facilitator, you'll play an important role in celebrating and elevating the exceptional research taking place across Toronto Metropolitan University. Working closely with faculty members, you'll help transform world-class research into award-winning submissions that showcase the impact of TMU's scholars on local, national, and global stages.

You will guide researchers through every stage of the awards and honours process from identifying prestigious recognition opportunities to developing compelling nominations. Your ability to combine strategic thinking, exceptional writing, and relationship-building will help position TMU researchers for greater recognition while strengthening the university's research profile.

As the steward of TMU's Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) awards portfolio, you'll cultivate strong partnerships with faculties while liaising with industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, and awarding bodies to identify new opportunities. You will also develop and lead award-related communications, helping raise awareness of prestigious recognition opportunities towards greater participation across the research community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about promoting research and takes pride in helping exceptional ideas and achievements receive the recognition they deserve. Your work will help amplify the impact of TMU's researchers while contributing to a culture of innovation, discovery, and academic excellence.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) is required in order to have sufficient background for writing successful research award nominations.
  • Completing, at minimum, a research-based Masters program provides the required educational background for this role.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience writing/administering research proposals/nominations in a university setting or research affiliated hospital.
• Experience in the development of nominations for national and international honours, fellowships, and/or awards.
• Experience providing related support including developing and delivering related training sessions.
• Experience working with research sponsor agencies or research-focused organizations.
• Superior writing skills to produce persuasive submissions.
• Strong project management skills and exceptional organizational abilities to manage the deadlines, submissions, and review processes of multiple awards and honours programs simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment exercising a high degree of political acuity to produce quality work products within tight time constraints.
• A client service focus with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate cooperation and consensus building.
• Strong research, analytic, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite applications.
• Strong computer and internet skills including familiarity with databases.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Information (OPSEU)
Position Number(s) 20004153 Reports To SRC Policy & Programs Manager Department OVPRI Employee Group OPSEU Vacancy Type Term - this is a current vacancy Work Location Hybrid Start Date ASAP End Date 2 years from start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade 13 Salary Scale $88,420.35 - $112,008.23 Hiring Salary Range $88,420.35 - $96,619.30 TA Specialist Claudiu Posting Date July 13, 2026 Application Close Date August 14, 2026

• Qualified OPSEU candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.