Associate Grants Facilitator

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

This position works closely with the FHS Associate Dean Research and FHS Director, Research on supporting all aspects of the research portfolio; this spans pre and post award support to continuing and adjunct faculty, regular reporting of the unit's research income and activities, and coordination of research development sessions for faculty (research seminars; Tri-Council competition sessions; tenure and promotion processes, strategic planning), and data support for accreditation requirements.

This position works within a highly collaborative, tight knit, highly functional management culture. Our team is focused on and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to faculty for their research and to help prevent and reduce administrative burden associated with research.

The position plays a critical partnership development role by being the primary point of contact for select external partners (First Nations Health Authority, BC Centre for Disease Control, etc.) for inquiries on both pre- and post- award activities related to external research funding.

The ideal candidate will have experience in grant writing for Tri-Council or other funding agencies, have advanced training in academic writing in a health-related discipline, ideally in the biological sciences. They will be detail-oriented, tactful, intellectually curious, coachable, demonstrate critical thinking and exceptional communication skills in giving critical feedback to faculty at all career stages; is self-motivated and able to work and problem solve independently, and has (or is willing to acquire) training in inclusion, social justice, equity, Indigenous cultural safety.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for leadership roles in the future.

Ph.D. degree in the Biological Sciences or a relevant discipline and three years of directly related experience in the Health Sciences including the development and writing of successful research papers, grant proposals and/or contracts, participation in research projects at the graduate level, data collection/database management, and data analysis; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Able to work in a team.
• Academic writing and advanced training in research methods.
• Microsoft 365 and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to establish priorities and to work on different initiatives concurrently within timelines and deadlines.

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

* Prorated for part-time employees

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact