Research Coordinator

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land.

At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose.

Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners.

Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields.

With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve.

Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators.

Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Applied Research, the Research Coordinator brings together and operationalizes the activities of the Applied Research and Innovation Office (ARIO).

To ensure efficient and effective completion of multiple research projects and initiatives, these activities include overseeing the functions of ARIO, the research centres at the College, research data management strategy development and execution as well as the operations of the Research Ethics Board (REB).

The Research Coordinator assists in planning of research priorities and recommends practices to support a research culture across the College.

In this position, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department including evaluating research projects and maintaining accountability for compliance with external funding sources and internal audit requirements.

In collaboration with Industry Partnership Officers, the Research Coordinator also acts as the liaison between the College, internal and external stakeholders, and industry or community research partners, as well as acts as the primary support for Research Ethics Board.

Further, the Research Coordinator plays an important role in mentoring, training and supporting students, faculty and staff who are new to applied research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and execution of the College’s strategic plan for Applied Research and Innovation.
• Creates and maintains metrics and other relevant data point databases to monitor and evaluate performance as well in support of ARIO and College decision making.
• Responsible for compliance management activities, including establishing related policies and practices, ensuring compliance with practices related to ethical research.
• Responsible for research data management (RDM) activities, including coordinating RDM committee, RDM strategy execution and RDM reporting.
• Conducts and analyzes research to explore new program and service proposals and program renewal / revisioning.
• Assists in planning, setting of priorities for applied research and submission of proposals to appropriate funding sources for membership, certification and project funding to appropriate research, development, commercialization, and innovation entities.
• Advises and assists students, faculty and other staff in planning and tracking project activities and acts as a liaison with principal investigators, faculty, students and staff regarding potential research opportunities.
• Assists in the coordination of mentorship, training and other supports for new student, faculty and staff researchers.
• Collaborates with Industry Partnership Officers to act as a liaison with industry and community partners to identify industry research needs, respond to inquiries and identify manners to support research projects through funding or contract sources.
• Provides regular updates to Industry Partnership Officers on the research capabilities (i.e., equipment, expertise, etc.

of the College for the purpose of industry and community communications.

• Serves as a resource to the College community regarding research integrity and ethical compliance and provides educational, administrative, and monitoring support for the Research Ethics Board.
• Serves as a resource to the College community regarding applied research and ethical issues.
• Represents ARIO at internal and external events and with industry stakeholders to demonstrate and promote the research capability at the College.
• Collaborates with the finance team, among others, to meet financial reporting and monitoring requirements.
• Monitors budgets for research projects, identifying revenue, reconciling financial records, recommending purchases based on eligible funding criteria and assisting with resolving discrepancies with internal College stakeholders.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for individual research projects for provincial and federal compliance.
• Prepares reports at the completion of a research project to ensure internal and external compliance with funding sources.
• Tracks and prepares reports on research projects and ARIO activities indicating metrics for senior executives and external associations.
• Reports monthly, quarterly, and annually to provincial and federal funding agencies to ensure compliance including financial and metrics.
• Develops and submits research grant proposals, assists in negotiating specifics of grants and reports to supervisor, funders, and external partners.

Qualifications

• A four (4) year degree in a related field (a focus on applied research considered an asset).
• Minimum five (5) years recent industry experience in applied research processes including project design, data management, funding and project management as well as best practices in research ethics (demonstrated research ethics training considered an asset).
• Deep experience with project management.
• Experience with overseeing and monitoring large budgets.
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment considered an asset.
• Demonstrated Research Ethics Training (Tri Council Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and demands under tight timelines.
• Experience with research protocols and processes, including research data management.
• High level of proficiency with all PC platforms such as MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and Database Administration.
• Experience working with industry and community partners.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment, including experience training and mentoring others.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) as well as demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with all levels of management from faculty and students to executives.
• Ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changes.

Please note :

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s);

candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups.

Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to .

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.