Research Manager, Indigenous Health, Family Medicine

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.

• Project Coordination:
  • Responsible for effectively coordinating and organizing projects, events, and budgets with oversight from the Principal Investigator
  • Supports priorities of the team on a broad spectrum of projects and tasks including coordinating award applications, liaising with internal and external officials
  • Responsible for tracking project budgets
  • Responsible for preparing and executing contracts and MOUs with community partners
  • Responsible for HR tasks for research program, contract renewals, mentorship and annual reviews
• Administration
  
  Activities:
  • Creates and distributes agendas and records minutes at project meetings
  • Maintains and orders office supplies necessary to conduct regular business
  • Connects with the partner networks, funders, and national and international collaborative partners as needed to provide reports and budget updates
  • Other duties as assigned
• Leadership & People Management:
  • Managing 5 direct reports including hiring, annual and regular performance reviews, grievances, discipline, learning and development, terminations and succession planning
  • Responsible for leading staff to execute their programs
  • Task delegation and modification to overcome restrictions to ensure research program goals and objectives are achieved

• Graduate degree in a health or related field
• 5 years experience in an academic research environment required with experience managing multiple projects, demands and deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills are necessary
• Equivalent experience will be considered
• Ability to anticipate needs, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work with minimal direction and supervision
• 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In‑depth knowledge of working within the University of Calgary and familiarity of operating procedures preferred
• Ability to operate within a complex, multi‑faceted work environment and be a strong team player
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, with constantly and competing shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Mail and Calendar) and the university core business systems (e.g. People Soft)
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software an asset
• 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
• Be resourceful, innovative, creative, and strategic in problem solving with a high attention to detail

Final date to receive applications:
June 30, 2026

This position is classified in the Research Career Band, Level 3 of the…