Manager of Research and Innovation
(6-month Administrative Contract)
Reporting to the AVP RIGS, the Manager of Research and Innovation is responsible for administrative and operational oversight of research and innovation services, engagement with external research partners, and research communications. The Manager will work with the AVP RIGS to establish goals and ensure that all objectives related to innovation, commercialization, and research partnerships in the strategic research planning documents are met. These objectives focus on innovative growth and development in the research enterprise, maintaining and establishing new partnerships, documenting and communicating research impact, developing policies and processes to support research integrity and compliance with government research policies, and ensuring efficient and effective activities within research services. Furthermore, the goal of the Manager is to enhance the research and innovation reputation of the university by creating a brand and obtaining national recognition for research and innovation outcomes and impact.
The successful candidate will hold a university degree and will have three (3) to five (5) years of experience with research, research services, communications, innovation and commercialization. Demonstrated experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity would be considered an asset.
This position is classified at salary level 6, with a wage range from $79,806 (Step 1) to $109,430 (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., November 18, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
