Facilitator, Research Development

Location

Yellowknife, NT | Canada

Job description

Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife, the Facilitator, Research Development (Facilitator) is responsible for developing, supporting, facilitating, and expanding research activities at Aurora College. In addition, the Facilitator is responsible for training and professional development activities related to research grant development and writing.

As the Facilitator you will support the development of new research activities, and the expansion of existing research activities, across Aurora College’s three campuses in Inuvik, Yellowknife, and Fort Smith. You will identify funding opportunities to support Aurora College research, communicate funding opportunities to relevant parties, and support the development of competitive funding proposals. As the Facilitator you will promote education and training related to research grant development and writing at Aurora College, and provides support and guidance to faculty, staff, and partnered researchers with respect to proposal development, grant writing, and the grant submission process.

Through your work, you will foster an institutional culture that prioritizes research, discovery, and innovation, promote the inclusion of research in the College’s strategic plans, and promote research-driven instruction at the institution. The incumbent will work closely with Aurora College faculty and researchers, as well as with members of the Research Services team, particularly the Manager, Community and Indigenous Partnerships, and the Manager, Industry Research Partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the Canadian research funding landscape, including knowledge of current procedures, review processes, and priorities of the Tri-Agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR), Canada Research Chairs, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Mitacs.
• Able to craft compelling and engaging funding applications that underscore opportunity, outcomes, and impact while simplifying complexity.
• Able to engage with researchers across disciplines.
• Knowledge, experience, and an understanding of working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial management.
• Interpersonal skills to work closely with researchers, external research partners, and other colleagues to facilitate meetings and discussions.
• Advanced computer skills with an extensive working knowledge in Microsoft Office and database programs.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• PhD in a relevant field
• 5 years’ experience in post–secondary research
• 5 years’ experience in grant and proposal writing

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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