Job Description

Reporting to the Principal Investigators, the Program Manager will work closely with the PIs, Research Manager and the rest of the team to ensure the timelines, budget and deliverables of the whole program are met. They will oversee the day-to-day activities of the core team and the management of all three UNITE research projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for UNITE initiatives. Ensure that research programs and knowledge translation activities progress and meet scientific, operational and impact goals. Translate initiative requirements developed by PIs to operational plans and processes that can be executed by UNITE team members.
• Manage research staff and trainees, facilitates communication, manages task assignments and monitors progress, and supports professional development. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and one that aligns with UNITE guiding principles.
• Develop and implement systems to assess the effectiveness, outcomes, and broader impact of research initiatives. Use metrics and feedback to inform strategic decisions, improve future projects, and demonstrate value to funders and stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes, decisions, and outputs to ensure institutional memory over the six-year timeline. Oversee version control of key documents and coordinate input from various contributors. Ensure productivity and performance-related learnings are captured in a way that is useful for scale-up or replication.
• Establish and participate in effective operational governance and risk mitigation. Ensure all research activities adhere to institutional, federal, and ethical guidelines, including REB approvals, informed consent processes, and data privacy regulations.

Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with coursework completed in relevant areas (e.g., project planning and management, business, public or health administration, information management, risk management).
• Management experience in operationalizing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives in health or public sector innovation.
• Experience in research with a solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice in research and the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2).
• Experience working with digital project management tools (in particular Microsoft project management tools).
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to consistently take initiative and multi-task across more than one project, with a high level of attention to detail, regard for quality, accuracy and organization.

Assets

• Relevant post-graduate training.
• Experience working with youth and/or community partners.
• Experience working with academic institutions and/or government agencies.
• Interest in advancing mental health promotion and care.
• Experience with sustainability planning.
• Experience with workshop development, facilitation and/or coaching/leadership development.

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 09/12/2025
Close Date 10/03/2025
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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