Job Description

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton's historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching and research focus. Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and management. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

Reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation Services ("Director"), the Grants Officer is a key member of the service-oriented Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) team, and possesses analytical, flexible, and forward-thinking qualities. The ORI manages all academic grants (research and non-research), including the associated agreements and contracts. Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent works with other ORI team members to support CUE leadership, researchers, scholars, and artists navigate the research administration continuum of the grant lifecycle, ultimately ensuring alignment with CUE's Academic and Research & Innovation Strategic Plans. The incumbent draws on a broad understanding of best practices and requisites in grant proposal development, grant management, external sponsorship and legislative requirements, and all aspects of research, innovation, and project administration continuum, with the overall goals of:
1) expanding and improving CUE's academic, research, and innovation framework to best support its researchers, scholars, and artists;
2) increasing the success of externally funded proposals;
3) increasing the amount of externally-funded grant proposals at CUE; and
4) supporting all contracts and partnership agreements.
The incumbent endeavors to integrate and advance CUE's commitments to Indigeneity, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and to convey respect for those undertaking research, scholarly, or artistic endeavours.

Responsibilities:

Be the first point of contact for grant administration-related matters at CUE. Provide guidance and support related to research integrity, including CUE's Safeguarding Research Program, as well as the ethics requirements involving animals or human participants. Support the implementation of CUE's research data management strategy. Support the development of multidisciplinary and institutional academic grant proposals, both research and non-research. Provide strategic advice, mentorship and hands-on assistance to CUE applicants with the development of grant applications/proposals from idea through to submission, particularly those prepared for funding requests from the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), Mitacs, Alberta Innovates, and PrairiesCan. Provide strategic advice to CUE researchers on how to leverage grants to secure other opportunities for additional funding at the individual researcher level. Support the Director in the development, implementation, and management of policies and their associated procedures. Develop, coordinate, promote and deliver training (and training material) on proposal development, along with best-practices for grant-crafting, policies, and procedures (both for CUE and funding sponsor), and grant management. Support the Director by proactively establishing, developing and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders, including external funding organizations and industry sponsors, in order to elevate CUE's academic, research, and innovation profile. Seek and recommend partnerships/collaborations with academic or research institutions, government organizations, non-profits, and industry based on a deep understanding of CUE's signature areas and CUE's faculty areas of expertise. Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the academic, research, and innovation capacity at CUE. Support the Director in the generation of research, innovation, and grant administration data and analytics required for reporting purposes, whether for an internal or external audience; this includes the completion of reports required for funding agencies, as well as internal and other external stakeholders. Facilitate connections between CUE members and potential external collaborators. Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Build relationships with CUE researchers, including students, to understand and inventory the research going on at the institution. Actively participate and collaborate in the development of institutional and strategic planning including contributing to institutional reports. Coordinate or assist with events and activities organized by the ORI or by the institution. Maintain a professional image and demeanor with all employees, management, executives, and visitors at all times. Seek learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development that enhances their efficacy in the role. Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner, with attention to detail, is required. Exceptional business writing and editing skills, research skills, and grant writing skills are required. Proficient knowledge of Canadian funding agencies and programs, as well as their guidelines, policies, and procedures, including:

o Major Tri-Agency grant funding programs (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR);
o Alberta Innovates, Mitacs, NRC, and PrairiesCan funding programs
o Principles for responsible use of research funds;
o Knowledge of research ethics processes, as specified by TCPS 2 (2022);
o CCAC guidelines and requirements for animal ethics;
o Knowledge of STRAC and other research security requirements;
o Previous experience with OSINT in an asset.Proficiency in Windows using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite (i.e.: Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.), applications, and databases. Depth and breadth of knowledge of research funding programs, understanding of external funding and funding procedures is preferred. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be flexible is required. Strong capacity to deal with ambiguity, conflicting needs, and ethical issues is required. Experience preparing and delivering presentations and workshops is required. A commitment to providing exceptional service with a positive and professional approach is required. Excellent judgement and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in all interactions are required. Experience in working with a large degree of independence is required. Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills are required. Ability to demonstrate competencies in the areas of professionalism, results orientation, organizational understanding, teamwork, flexibility/adaptability is required. Excellent time management skills - must be able to prioritize and manage workload to meet the multiple demands of the position. Ability to be a team player. Satisfactory Criminal Records Check results. This position requires access to sensitive information and secure databases. The successful candidate must be able to be cleared for a Reliability Status security screening.

Requirements:

A Master's degree or higher education in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities, with at least five years of experience in research administration is required. Other types of education (i.e.: Finance, Business Management, etc.) and experience will also be considered. A Research Administration Certificate, or related training, is an asset. Experience in a post-secondary institution is needed; experience supporting research and innovation or grant development within a post-secondary environment is considered an asset. Experience with contracts and service agreements.


This position is to be performed in-person and is primarily sedentary, requiring the incumbent to work in an office sitting at a desk. Minimal lifting of office supplies, boxes, etc. may be required. This position may also require the incumbent to walk between various buildings across campus, including the Ralph King building. This position requires some degree of flexibility in working hours to accommodate deadlines or work outside normal hours during events.

Closing Date

: Application review will commence after

January 9, 2026

and will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct all questions and inquiries to Human Resources at Concordia University of Edmonton careers@concordia.ab.ca. Please be advised that the campus is closed from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026. You will receive a response upon the team's return. Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.