Manager, Research Services, Ethics and Compliance

Competition Number: REQ 7492
TITLE:Manager Research Services Ethics and Compliance
DIVISION:Research & Innovation
SALARY: Band 10 $92900-$109265
HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
LOCATION:185 Queens Quay East
WORK MODALITY: Hybrid
STATUS: Full-time
VACANCY: New
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 16 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement: George Brown Polytechnicis located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit FirstNation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We aregrateful to share this land as treaty people who learn work and live in thecommunity with each other.

Equity Statement: George Brown Polytechnicis committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning andworking environment. We encourage and actively seek applications fromIndigenous Black racialized people visible minorities 2SLGBTQIA personsall genders and persons with disabilities.
GBP Vision: To be a polytechnic renowned for itsinclusion excellence relevance impact and leadership.

Position Description
The Manager ResearchServices Ethics and Compliance provides administrative leadership acrossGeorge Browns research programs. The incumbent leads a multidisciplinary teamand builds effective relationships with the Research Ethics Board (REB) researchinstitutes academic faculties researchers students administrativedepartments funders government bodies and external partners. The Managerprovides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen researchgovernance institutional research capacity and the quality and effectivenessof research services advancing a culture of scholarship strengthens supportfor researchers partners and students and enhancing the impact visibilityand reputation of GBs research and innovation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team setting priorities and improving research services processes and resources; foster a collaborative service-oriented accountable inclusive and continuous-improvement culture within the team and across the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI).
• Maintain strong working relationships with senior leaders researchers research institutes academic faculties administrative departments funders government agencies professional organizations and industry community and academic partners.
  Monitor changes in government funder regulatory and institutional requirements and coordinate the timely implementation of resulting policy and operational changes; identify compliance and operational risks advises on appropriate mitigation strategies and implement measures within delegated authority.
• Provide oversight of the REB function working closely with the REB Chair and administrator to maintain timely consistent and compliant processes; maintain current knowledge of relevant ethics integrity privacy and compliance requirements provide accurate advice guidance and education to internal and external stakeholders.
  Establishes and oversees research data and performance measurement practices to support effective collection analysis reporting and use of data related to research contracts funding programs compliance ethics and research services including performance measures dashboards and service metrics.
• Design and administer internal research programs ensuring programs are responsive to institutional priorities and effectively support research development and capacity.
  Oversee the execution of institutional grant awards and research contracts providing guidance and operational support to research teams and institutes to enable effective delivery of funded projects; identifying delays emerging issues or changes and coordinate the timely completion of required actions or development of alternatives.
• Respond to reporting requirements related to institutional research contracts and lead the completion of the reports in collaboration with research teams and institutes; liaise with funders and partners on requests amendments and other contractual matters as necessary.
• Lead the development and submission of institutional grant applications and support competitive project applications led by research teams and institutes as needed.
• Shape and continuously advance research services and programs standards processes and communications in response to researcher partner and student needs; develop and deliver training and events on relevant matters that strengthen institutional research capacity and enhance the quality and impact of applied research.
• Liaise with the Libraries Teaching and Learning Exchange academic faculties research institutes and other ORI teams to provide coordinated support for researchers and integrate relevant research opportunities into curricular for students.
• Provide oversight for the development and distribution of knowledge translation and research communication materials including success stories project posters event publications research outputs publications and social media content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• A four-year bachelors degree in research administration business or public administration project management health sciences social sciences education or a related discipline. A masters degree is an asset.
• Current TCPS 2: CORE certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification as a condition of the role.
• Specialized training or certification in research administration research ethics or compliance project management research data management or a related field is an asset.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in research administration research ethics research operations grants and contracts administration and compliance with strong knowledge of research administration principles practices or processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with researchers research leaders administrators senior management government representatives funders and external partners.
• Experience developing implementing and continuously improving policies procedures guidelines systems and operational processes within a research or postsecondary environment.
• Experience supporting or administering research ethics review processes with sound knowledge of research ethics principles processes and governance frameworks.
• Experience leading grant development proposal development or competitive research funding applications.
• Experience developing and improving research services programs or initiatives that respond to researcher partner or student needs and strengthen research capacity.
• Experience collecting analyzing and reporting operational and program data metrics and performance information with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights and improvements.
• Experience developing or overseeing knowledge translation research communications or research dissemination activities that enhance the visibility uptake and impact of research.
  

Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of Canadian research ethics and governance responsible conduct of research and institutional research administration.
• Strong program project and contract administration skills with the ability to manage budgets assess risks and use data to improve services.
• Sound judgment when handling sensitive or complex matters and building relationships with researchers funders and institutional partners.
• Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
• Excellent communication collaboration teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnics priorities on equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).

The interviewprocess may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees credentials orequivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutionsand/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation atthe time of interviews or offer.

About Us:
GeorgeBrown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learningin the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a realityand we support them by making George Brown a great place to why we are consistently rankedas one of GTAs top employers. George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities acompetitive pension plan generous holiday and vacation time a tuitionassistance program discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Educationcourses and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic iscommitted to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiringprocess in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with DisabilitiesAct (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process maycontact confidentially.

Required Experience:

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