Job Description

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Research Chair - Paul Charette Sustainable Construction Manitoba

Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC)

POSITION TYPE

: Full-Time Position Available

SALARY

: $93,043 - $124,618 per annum

POSITION LOCATION

: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at Indigenoustalent@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director of BETAC, the Applied Research Chair in Sustainable Construction leads industry-driven research on sustainable housing, building efficiency, construction productivity, and innovation. The Chair works with clients and partners, negotiates agreements, and ensures high-quality deliverables. Key duties include identifying grant opportunities, building industry partnerships, and writing proposals to secure funding. The role also requires generating fee-for-service income through consultancy and testing services. Strong connections with industry, government, and community partners are essential to translate research into practical tools and guidelines that benefit BETAC and its collaborators.

Beyond student and instructor engagement, the Chair oversees co-op students and collaborates with RRC Polytech instructors on applied research programs. With support from the BETAC Director, the Chair develops and delivers training courses and workshops to help industry meet evolving codes, standards, and efficiency goals. The Chair supports BETAC's mandate and contributes to performance metrics and funder commitments. Success is measured by grant funding, industry-sponsored projects, training enrollments, and regular reporting on revenue, partnerships, and real-world impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a closely related discipline. Areas of specialization may include high-performance buildings, sustainable construction, energy efficiency, HVAC systems, indoor environmental quality, construction innovation, or climate-resilient design and retrofitting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Several years of industry-gained experience in home/building construction, building codes, and promoting innovation in construction technologies Experience in research program management with proven success in securing research funding (e.g., NSERC, SSHRC, Natural Resources Canada) Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with industry organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders Demonstrated capability to design and deliver training courses, workshops, or professional development programs that address evolving building codes, standards, and efficiency requirements Experience integrating applied research into academic programming, including mentoring co-op students and collaborating with instructors Strong project management skills including creating and managing project budgets and projections, with experience negotiating agreements, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality results on schedule Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by publications, technical reports, and presentations to both academic and industry audiences Effective human resource and financial management skills Strong leadership skills and experience managing research/technical teams Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.