Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Pulse Sandbox Manager

Department/Unit

Medical Research Development Office

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S158-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$59,555 - $79,673 per annum

Classification

ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Medical School attracts some of Canada's top students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, and over 100 teaching sites across the Maritimes, we provide aspiring doctors and health researchers with the highest caliber of education. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research, the Pulse Sandbox Manager is responsible for running the day-to-day activities of the sandbox, managing programming, and engaging the public and other stakeholders such as students, industry and other universities.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manages projects, including planning, organizing, and executing events and programming, working with partners to develop topics and participants, preparing materials for activities, and providing on-site assistance during program delivery. Works closely with provincial sandboxes, faculties across Dalhousie and other Nova Scotia institutions, and Dal Innovates programs to ensure effective design, communication, and engagement for all events and programming. Develops processes and mechanisms to engage students, industry partners, and other stakeholders, and effectively measure program development and delivery. Provides strategic advice and expertise to students in how to collaborate, create, communicate and problem solve using technology. Coordinates the administration of the sandbox, including managing finances and budgeting.

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

Undergraduate degree, plus approximately three years' experience in a related role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Strong organizational skills, interpersonal acumen and problem solving ability. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an enthusiasm for working with and encouraging students. Experience with social media, website maintenance, and financial administration. Must be able to lead effectively and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types concurrently. Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team and be proactive.

Assets

Experience working in innovation/entrepreneurship programs and/or high-growth entrepreneurial activities. Master's degree in a medical/health-related discipline.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

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

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

08/07/2025

Close Date

08/14/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19494