Job Description

Department: Faculty of Science

Job Type: Limited Term

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (
=1249 hrs/year)

Campus: Waterloo

Reports to: Fulltime Faculty - Biology -Dr.Jennifer Baltzer

Employee Group: PAG

Application Deadline: October 31st 2022

Requisition ID: 5024

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a and , Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier's Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

Position Summary

Laurier is a leader in cold regions research. Our growing emphasis in this area has led to the development of a large and active research program in the Northwest Territories. This is formalized through the Government of the NWT - Laurier Partnership agreement providing direct dialogue between Laurier researchers and GNWT decision makers.

We currently have an opportunity to join the Laurier northern research community and contribute to this exciting initiative as a Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for two main areas: 1) managing the projects and administration needed to support the work for Laurier's Global Water Futures project entitled Northern Water Futures. The role will support the Principal Investigator and a team of more than fifty Canadian Arctic researchers. This position will involve coordination and execution of all aspects of new and on-going research with the project. They will also participate in the analysis of project data, writing of reports, and may be involved in presentations and/or stakeholder engagement efforts. 2) supporting the coordination of efforts within the University to diversify and enhance our contributions to northern research and capacity building through the Government of the NWT - Laurier Partnership. This will involve supporting communications regarding northern initiatives institutionally, helping to coordinate meetings and research initiatives of northern researchers at Laurier, and working closely with a knowledge mobilization on the communication of northern research outside of Laurier.

The incumbent will report to the NWF Principal Investigator and GNWT - Laurier Faculty Liaison lead, Dr. Jennifer Baltzer. They will also work directly with other members of the university and external stakeholders as required.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to,

Coordination and General Project Administration:

• Coordinates and executes the day-to-day operations of the project (NWF);
• Acts as a liaison between various members of the research team (NWF) or northern researchers (GNWT-Laurier);
• Organizes workshops and meetings and coordinates post-meeting communications;
• Ensures accurate and detailed records are maintained;
• Contributes to grant writing and organization and related activities to advance Laurier - GNWT partnership activities though:

• completing research of external grant and funding opportunities and articulating application requirements
• facilitating and compiling research for funding applications
• working with researchers to summarize information and complete applications
• Coordinates Northern Research webinars as part of Laurier's outreach and engagement
• Supports web and social media presence and other forms of communication as part of Laurier's northern research initiatives through:

• planning, writing, and maintaining content for website, social media
• continuously engaging audience through consistent posts to social media and respond to comments
• developing and summarizing information for presentations
• managing creative projects including videos, brochures, newsletters as well communicate across different platforms

Finance

• Manages Northern Water Futures (NWF) project budget through:

• Consistent review of the budget including highlighting under- or overspending and presenting a planning with research finance to ensure financial sustainability
• Ensuring financial commitments are being adhered to
• Manages accounts receivables and payables (NWF);
• Oversees and completes expense reports (NWF);
• Collaborates with various units across campus including research finance, the office of research services, accounts payable and procurement to ensure compliance with university and funder policies (NWF);
• Prepares financial reports for project funders in a timely manner (NWF);

Reporting

• Sets up project tracking systems;
• Completes and manages the project tracking system;
• Writes annual reports for funders and other stakeholder groups (NWF and in support of the GNWT-Laurier Partnership).

Qualifications

• MSc in a related discipline (e.g., environment or natural resources programs);
• 2 years of demonstrated experience coordinating research grant functions including reporting and expenses;
• Previous exposure to proposal writing;
• Passionate about northern research;
• Strong organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Results oriented and highly adept at setting priorities with a strong ability to handle multiple priorities and meet short deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a complex environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Adaptability and flexibility.

This position is not eligible for educational equivalencies.

Compensation:

Position Grade: EX-E

Rate of Pay: $ 52,040 - $ 68,000

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time limited term position for 24 months. The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week. The normal hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

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Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier's core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at

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