Manager Research - Ophthalmology

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Req ID: 221084

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: RSH Ophthalmology Research

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1

MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non UnionPosition

Posting Closing Date: 29-May-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About The Opportunity

The Research Manager coordinates and supervises the research employees in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and is responsible for carrying out research projects conducted within Nova Scotia Health within their portfolio.

The position requires a combination of an understanding of research opportunities and business acumen. The manager must be able to build external relationships with industry sponsors. It also requires the ability to build partnerships between research groups and clinical service units, and between Nova Scotia Health and its other academic partners.

The Research Manager provides leadership and supports strategies and operational plans consistent with legislation, accountability frameworks and the mission, vision and values of the organization. This position contributes to the design and development of comprehensive human resource and organizational performance strategies and business practices.

The Research Manager ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within their area of responsibility. They are accountable for the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality operations, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements. The Research Manager facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with Nova Scotia Health.

The Research Manager is motivated to engage in the process of becoming culturally competent, and seeks and obtains a sound educational base about culturally and ethnically diverse groups. They respect different cultural perspectives, are able to build understanding with others, and create equal opportunities. They address systemic and structural issues within their team, and can implement training and support measures to ensure employees are of like mind. They continuously strive to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively within the cultural context of their team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Business degree, business diploma, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and/or degree in a related health profession (e.g. Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, etc);
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant health profession and/or research an asset;
• Formal management training/courses;
• Management/leadership experience; ability to lead a team in a dynamic, fast paced work environment.
• Financial background an asset;
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or equivalent an asset.
• Clinical experience in the relevant division preferred;
• Proficiency in specialized technology programs related to the study;
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts;
• Effective interpersonal, communication, coaching and teaching skills;
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills;
• Effective research and analytical thinking skills;
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills;
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), email and internet.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation And Benefits

$44.86 - $56.07 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at ***email_hidden*** .