Agreements Officer
Agreements Officer
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CAD 56416 - 73324
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Closing Date: July 18 2025 at 4:00 PM
OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
The Office of Research Services (ORS) within the Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR) and under the direction of the Executive Director ORS provides pre-awards post-awards partnership development intellectual property (IP) & agreements management technology and knowledge transfer commercialization and support services for research agreements to faculty staff and students on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 3-Year Term Fredericton Hybrid
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Salary Range: $56416 - $73324 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Director Research Operations & Services the Agreements Officer supports university faculty members seeking to enter into contractually funded research projects assists in preparing bids for public tenders and other funding agreements and reviews successfully awarded contracts. The Officer fosters relationships with industry partners as a focal point for UNB.
- Draft and review research agreements including industry-sponsored collaborative funding contribution services and international agreements.
- Protect UNB researchers intellectual property rights and graduate student thesis and copyright ownership.
- Ensure appropriate liability insurance confidentiality and indirect cost recovery clauses are in place.
- Negotiate and approve amendments to existing research agreements.
- Facilitate the signing of research contracts and agreements in accordance with UNB policies and practices.
- Assist researchers in preparing bid documents and budgets that comply with indirect cost recovery policies.
- Monitor and address regulatory requirements related to agreements.
- Identify and support the resolution of conflicts of interest including providing related training.
- Liaise with external agencies including national international and U.S. agencies or government bodies to support agreement processing.
- Maintain strong relationships with Deans Chairs and Directors to support contract preparation and review.
- Collaborate with People & Culture on agreements for independent contractors and with Procurement on purchase orders and sole-source contracts.
- Liaise with internal and external regulatory boards and agencies to ensure compliance with certifications and renewals.
- Perform other duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant field including education/training related to contracts and/or contracts law.
- 5 years of relevant experience with negotiating drafting and reviewing of research agreements.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Experience in contract drafting/negotiation with industry and government agencies.
- Familiarity with a university and/or private sector research and development environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to client service.
- Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent judgment decision making and organizational skills.
- Superior written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work under multiple conflicting deadlines.
- A significant level of computer literacy and demonstration of proficiency in electronic communications.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
