Job Description

attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsResearch Partnerships Officer - (990461.1)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> VP Research -> Innovation & PartnershipsLocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date20 February 2025Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$79,376.00 - $103,243.00Additional Posting InformationN/ASalary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG12Start Date3/3/2025End Date2/27/2026Employee Group:PEA - Term# of Hires Needed1CategoryAdministrative and Support Services, Advertising/Marketing, Communications/Public Relations, Education, Training, and Library, Information Technology, Science, TelecommunicationsAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $79,376- $87,518 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $103,243 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job SummaryThe includes the Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Research Partnerships Office (RPKM), Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI), Office of Research Services (ORS), Animal Care Services, and responsibility for UVic research centres and research entities. The OVPRI provides guidance for UVic's research agenda at the institutional level, including setting strategic research priorities and developing initiatives to support research to ensure that UVic research continues to grow and prosper. The OVPRI staff support the VPRI, Associate Vice-Presidents Research and all of the activities of the portfolio to accomplish the missions and goals set out in the University strategic plan and individual unit plans.Reporting to the Associate Director - Innovation Management (ADIM), the Research Partnerships Officer (RPO) plays a critical role in brokering and facilitating university-industry partnerships at UVic by providing and creating services for faculty and industry partners. The RPO develops, establishes and maintains strategic partnerships within their communities and facilitates the identification, protection and commercialization of technologies arising from academic research at UVic.This role is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the other VPRI and University staff that are focused on risk management and growing the research enterprise at UVic.Job RequirementsGraduate degree in a related field (science, health, engineering, business, law). Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in post-secondary, research institutions or industry. Equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience may be considered.Experience must include:

• Experience and/or education related to contracts, patents and copyright legislation.
• An established track record in partnership facilitation, community education and communications.
• Experience working in or engaging with industry and diverse audiences and in building partnerships with such organizations.
• Developing credibility and build effective, sustainable and strategic relationships with faculty, staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of research management and/or administration in the post-secondary education sector.
• Project management, communication planning and project reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement including developing and delivering initiatives that involve diverse stakeholders with competing needs.
• Gathering, synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting information from diverse sources.
• Preparing clear and concise written material including reports, briefing materials.
• Event organization and management.

Skills and competencies must include:

• Demonstrated, strong interpersonal skills in a collegial environment.
• Demonstrated experience with engagement processes that exhibit the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to navigate conflict and engage in problem solving.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism, and ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and adapt, manage and facilitate change.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be adaptable to emerging and changing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled at building equitable relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborating and negotiating with a broad range of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory skills and the ability to inspire a team.
• Advanced computer skills including - Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project management software.
• Working knowledge of and willingness to learn more about local Indigenous protocols and cultural practices.

The following are considered to be assets:

• Experience in either a post-secondary, research or government environment.
• Background in research skills, methodologies, program evaluation and academic disciplines.

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