Job Description

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
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 08/07/2025
Close Date 08/14/2025
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter