University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: June 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM

NEW BRUNSWICK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH, DATA & TRAINING

At NB-IRDT we offer a creative, dynamic, and meaningful work environment where all team members are valued. We inform effective practices, programs, and policies in New Brunswick and beyond through collaboration, monitoring, robust evaluations, and knowledge transfer. We are engaged in a wide variety of research/evaluation projects in health, education, and other social sciences sectors

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1 Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $64187 - $83,441 per annum (As of July 1, 2024)

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, the Research and Evaluation Manager oversees almost all research and training operations at NB­ IRDT. The REM is responsible for directing the activities of the research staff including resource allocation and planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.

• Manage multiple research projects.
• Coordinate the reviews of feasibility & data access applications and contribute to the generation of quotes.
• Create work plans collaboratively with project Principal Investigators, Research & Evaluation staff & other NB-IRDT staff.
• Develop, implement and maintain a project management system.
• Construct implementation plans, monitor progress of activities, and collaborate with project teams.
• Assign resources according to expertise and availability.
• Manage and supervise the activities of research staff, provide support and guidance in their day to day activities.
• Create development plans for research & evaluation staff.
• Support effective interpersonal communication from research & evaluation staff & resolve /redirect issues accordingly.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results through performance reviews.
• Organize work-flow and ensure that research staff understand their duties and delegated tasks.
• Maintain research & evaluation staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees.
• Maintain time keeping and personnel records for business intelligence and operational improvement.
• Develop and maintain a system of reporting work activities to inform operational improvement for NB-IRDT.
• Analyze work according to funding agencies requirements and provide support in the generation of annual reports.
• Approve, process, and document the process for access to data for quality improvement purposes in accordance with the Information Management line of business (Internal Data Quality Access Requests).
• Perform other duties as directed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A University Degree in Epidemiology, science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory role with project/program management experience, preferably in an academic or government setting.

Additional Strengths

• A Master's Degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Certification in project management, human resources, leadership and conflict resolution would be an asset.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to positively influence communication and motivate others to achieve the best possible results.
• Ability to foster a positive working environment.
• In depth knowledge of statistical software used at NB-IRDT is also considered an asset (SAS, STATA, SPSS R).