Manager, Brain-Heart Interconnectome
University of Ottawa
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Job Type:
EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):
36Job Family:
Research and Program Support# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service - Department:
Brain Heart Interconnectome .InitiativeCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted:
July 29, 2024Closing Date:
August 25, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above
Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
Non-Union Grade NM1Salary Range:
$98,138.00 - $121,799.00The BHI is a ground-breaking interdisciplinary research program aimed at accelerating prevention, detection, treatment and care of brain-heart disorders. The BHI program is led by the University of Ottawa, University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI) in collaboration with partner organizations in Canada and internationally.Position Purpose
Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Director, the Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for BHI research funding programs. The Manager oversees the development and implementation of all BHI calls for proposals, including managing the peer review and strategic selection process for all BHI-funded projects. In addition, the Manager, Programs and Operations oversees the development and implementation of the BHI training strategy and the monitoring and reporting on BHI research activities.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Develop and implement funding programs for capacity building, partnership development, research and knowledge mobilization to advance the BHI Scientific Strategy and Implementation Plan.
Manage the adjudication process associated with all funding programs, including but not limited to the development of evaluation criteria, peer reviewer recruitment and training, relevance review to ensure alignment to BHI objectives and developing briefing materials and recommendations for the appropriate governance committees.
In collaboration with the Manager, Partnerships, negotiate the participation of internal and external partners in BHI funding programs, and BHI participation in programs led by partner organizations.
Prepares decision letters, notices of allowance and terms and conditions of funding that outline the requirements of researchers and institutions and ensures the administration of funding according to all policies of research funder and uOttawa.
Provide oversight and guide the monitoring and reporting on the full range of BHI research funding initiatives to governance committees, partners and funders.
Support BHI processes for monitoring research activities including the annual review of progress towards milestones and deliverables by BHI governance committees.
Collaborate with the scientific lead for training and mentoring and other leaders within BHI to develop and implement a multi-year action plan to build capacity for brain-heart research within uOttawa and partner institutions.
Continually improve and adapt funding program processes and policies to best meet BHI objectives, including researching and implementing best practices in research (i.e., SGBA+, open access, data sharing), peer review (i.e., DORA), funding program management and reporting.
What you will bring:
Master degree in life sciences, health professions, management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PhD would be considered an asset.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field.
Knowledge and experience of project management practices.
Knowledge and experience in policies and practices related to research and/or research funding administration, normally acquired through hands-on experience.
Extensive knowledge of University policies, procedures and management systems.
Extensive knowledge of Canadian and international funding agencies, and their policies, priorities, programs and processes.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and delegate.
Experience in liaising and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders including governance committees, researchers, funding agencies, partners and colleagues across different units and divisions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop clear and concise written material (e.g., briefing notes, discussion papers, guidelines) and presentations tailored appropriately to different audiences. Ability to clearly deliver information presentations or information to different audiences.
Experience in human resource and financial management.
Excellent skills in using technology including spreadsheets, databases, financial systems and MS Office 365 suite of programs.
Bilingualism (English and French)
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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.
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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.
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