Job Description

Follow us onJob Type: EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): 24Job Family: Research and Program Support# of Open Positions: 1Faculty/Service - Department: Research OperationsCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: SSUODate Posted: June 03, 2024Closing Date: June 14, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveHours per week: 35Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 11Salary Range: $87,272.00 - $110,239.00Position Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Research Operations, provides advice and professional support to researchers in the development of research contract and agreements and assists in the process in order to improve the success rate for research contracts and to strengthen research activities. Evaluates risks associated to the management of research contract and liaises with various internal and external partners to ensure the compliance with conditions and sound project and financial management.We work in a hybrid environment and are on-site three days a week. The posting will remain open until filled.In this role you will:

• Develop, negotiate, and review frequently complex, multi-party research contracts with diverse sponsors. Analyze and interpret terms and conditions of research contracts and resolve multifaceted, intricate issues in a timely manner.
• Provide expert advice and professional support to researchers and internal research-related stakeholders in the development of contract research.
• Collaborate and negotiate with funding agencies, sponsors and partners on complex agreements and contracts.
• Assess and mitigate risk exposure in making recommendations to management concerning the execution of contracts to ensure compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake research and provide advice to management on mechanisms to improve the success of contract research and strengthen research activities.

What you will bring:

• Knowledge and experience in theories and practices of business management normally acquired through a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of research support opportunities and academia.
• Knowledge of research strategies and methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing research agreements and activities.
• Project management experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain and build relationships and partnerships within the University and externally.
• Experience in analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent bilingual writing skills.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience developing and delivering workshops.
• Experience using computer systems and applications such as Windows, word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, the internet and email.
• Bilingualism \xe2\x80\x93 English and French (spoken and written).

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 \xe2\x80\x93 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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