Operations Lead, Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute

Overview

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

About the Role

The Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI) is seeking an Operations Lead. This role plays a central leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day operations, administration, and strategic support of the NMHI at the University of Alberta. Reporting directly to the NMHI Scientific Director, this position ensures the effective coordination of administrative, financial, and communications functions across the institute. This role also supports the development and implementation of efficient administrative workflows and reporting processes that support high-quality service delivery to NMHI members.

Acting as a key liaison with institutional partners, the Operations Lead is responsible for financial processes, oversees internal and external communications, and ensures compliance with university policies. By streamlining operations and enabling cross-functional collaboration, this role supports the ongoing success and impact of the NMHI’s research environment.