Description
The Department of Family Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Manager, Indigenous Health. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
The primary purpose for the Research Manager, Indigenous Health is to provide research management support to the Principal Investigator and the research team. This involves supporting a fast-paced national and international program of research with many collaborating partners including partner institutions and Indigenous communities. The Research Manager plays a key role in liaising with national partners to complete research agreements, manage financial processes, manage legal agreements, and engage with all research partners. These duties include tracking budgets and directing the day to day work of research program staff (5 direct reports) and the HR tasks associated with people management. The Research Manager will lead and direct research tasks, initiatives and track publications. This role is based in Calgary, Alberta and may require some national or international travel.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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Project Coordination:
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Responsible for effectively coordinating and organizing projects, events, and budgets with oversight from the Principal Investigator
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Supports priorities of the team on a broad spectrum of projects and tasks including coordinating award applications, liaising with internal and external officials
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Responsible for tracking project budgets
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Responsible for preparing and executing contracts and MOUs with community partners
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Responsible for HR tasks for research program, contract renewals, mentorship and annual reviews
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Administration Activities:
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Creates and distributes agendas and records minutes at project meetings
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Maintains and orders office supplies necessary to conduct regular business
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Connects with the partner networks, funders, and national and international collaborative partners as needed to provide reports and budget updates
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Other duties as assigned
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Leadership & People Management
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Managing 5 direct reports including hiring, annual and regular performance reviews, grievances, discipline, learning and development, terminations and succession planning
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Responsible for leading staff to execute their programs
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Task delegation and modification to overcome restrictions to ensure research program goals and objectives are achieved
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Graduate degree in a health or related field
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5 years experience in an academic research environment required with experience managing multiple projects, demands and deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills are necessary
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Equivalent experience will be considered
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Ability to anticipate needs, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work with minimal direction and supervision
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Superior interpersonal and communication skills required in dealing with a range of situations, which may include complex, sensitive and confidential issues. Develop and maintain a respectful and positive working relationship with UCalgary staff, students, and researchers
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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In-depth knowledge of working within the University of Calgary and familiarity of operating procedures preferred
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Ability to operate within a complex, multi-faceted work environment and be a strong team player
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with constantly and competing shifting priorities
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Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Mail and Calendar) and the university core business systems (e.g. PeopleSoft)
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Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software an asset
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Ability to work independently, while supporting the Core Team priorities and to collaborate with others in setting goals and work effectively with teams to achieve agreed upon goals
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Be resourceful, innovative, creative, and strategic in problem solving with a high attention to detail
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is classified in the Research Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
