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About the Role
The Head of Research & Innovation, Social Innovation Institute leads the Institute’s operations, people, partnerships and research activities. The role develops opportunities for externally funded research, oversees Institute budgets and projects, and builds relationships with academic areas, funders and external partners. As a member of the Office of Research & Innovation’s senior leadership team, the Head supports institutional research priorities while ensuring the Institute’s activities meet funding, policy and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Social Innovation Institute's operations and employees, including service delivery, workload planning, staff development and continuous improvement.
- Develop partnerships with industry, community, government and academic stakeholders to expand research opportunities and support student and employee involvement in Institute activities.
- Oversee the development of research proposals, project plans, contracts and agreements, and identify funding opportunities aligned with the Institute's capabilities and institutional priorities.
- Develop and manage operating, grant and project budgets; monitor financial performance and provide reports to Polytechnic leadership and funders.
- Identify and manage operational and project risks, and ensure Institute activities comply with applicable Polytechnic policies, funding requirements and research standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, competencies and industry knowledge
- At least five (5) years of people management experience, including leading multidisciplinary social innovation teams, improving processes and providing performance feedback.
- Experience in partnership development and relationship management, preferably in a postsecondary and/or research and innovation environment.
- Project Management certification or a PMP designation would be an asset.
- The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents.
- Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of social sciences research design and methodology, postsecondary research funding programs, and Canadian legal and regulatory research requirements.
- Strong research proposal development, program management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess opportunities and risks across academic disciplines and interpret complex financial information.
- Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
- Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Location
- 185 Queens Quay East
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least five (5) years of people management experience
Education Level
- Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- Band 12, $116,500-$137,043
Benefits
- Competitive pension plan
- Generous holiday and vacation time
- Tuition assistance program
- Discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses
About the Company
- George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto.
- Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work.
- See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.
Equal Opportunity
- George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.
- We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
- George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.
- Please note that George Brown Polytechnic maintains a no-fee recruitment policy.
- At no time will George Brown request payment, fees, or financial information from applicants as part of the recruitment or hiring process.
- Applicants are advised to remain vigilant of recruitment-related scams and to rely only on official George Brown communications and postings published on our official employment website.