Manager, Applied Research

This position will work with the Manager, Research Finance and Administration to coordinate pre-award and post award responsibilities including human resource requirements, research grant budget implementation and planning, as well as financial reporting, internal grant administration, metric reporting, research scholarships, research internships, and ethics administration. The Manager, Applied Research also coordinates assigned strategic projects that enhance the capabilities of applied research and innovation at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

The Manager, Applied Research is primarily responsible for leading and developing applied research team activities for Saskatchewan Polytechnic in a manner that demonstrates the polytechnics commitment to applied research and innovation. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that the pre-award team meet grant development and submission deadlines and that submitted applications align with funder requirements and SaskPolytech s policies and procedures. The Manager is expected to promote applied research at SaskPolytech to increase and maintain faculty, student, and staff engagement.

As a member of the applied research and innovation team, the Manager acts as an internal consultant on new and/or complex research project development activities within Saskatchewan Polytechnic and collaborates on the development of policies and initiatives to assist the organization in fulfilling its mandate to ensure business acumen.

Based out of one of the four Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations (Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, or Saskatoon), this position has several direct reports and as the research revenue for the institution grows, accountability, responsibilities and direct reports will grow correspondingly. On a daily basis the Manager, Applied Research, interacts with senior management, faculty, and staff throughout the area of applied research and innovation.