Manager, WISA

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Job

Requisition  Type:

Full time Employee Group:

Staff Job Category:

Research and Program Support

Employment Type:

Temporary Department:

Office of the Vice-President, Research and International - Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics Hiring Range:$67,688.63 - $84,610.79

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is September 24, 2026 at 11:59

PMThis position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. Term: 2 years

Job Description:

Primary Purpose The Manager is responsible for administering day-to-day operations of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA). As a member of the WISA leadership team, the Manager will support WISA’s Director and Associate Directors in achieving the mission of the institute. This will include the development of internal/external partnerships, the implementation of strategic and communications plans, ensuring the financial sustainability of the institute, and promoting research and knowledge mobilization to advance the mission of WISA.This

position is central to advancing the University of Waterloo (UW) as a hub for sustainable aeronautical research and education.

Key Accountabilities Strategy and Leadership Administers the vision and mission of WISA and play a leadership role in achieving these objectives, including, but not limited to:
• Administers the development of, implementation, and reporting on a multi-year strategic plan with guidance and direction from the Director and Associate Directors of WISA;
• Monitors and advises on the progress of WISA relative to its objectives, goals, and targets;
• Supports and nurtures relationships with an external advisory committee, comprised of leaders in aviation and aerospace research and practice from government, business, and civil society;
• Supports the formation and executes communication with the WISA Board, committees, and Members with guidance and direction from the Director and Associate Directors.

Partnership Development Implements and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to:
• Coordinates various internal and external contacts for the purpose of establishing research and knowledge mobilization relationships, providing input, fostering funding opportunities, and identifying opportunities for strategic alignment (external partnerships may include industry, government, non-governmental organizations, and academic groups such as external research centres);
• Liaises with members and external partners to support potential research opportunities through calls for proposals and expressions of interest from external relationships;
• Assists in the formation of cross-campus collaborative and interdisciplinary research teams and funding proposals;
• Assists in the development, implementation, and reporting of major research and program funding proposals led by WISA;
• Liaises and assists in the development of collaborations with other research Centres/Institutes on campus;
• Administers contact management and expert database in collaboration with the Office of Research, Faculties and Media Relations.

Financial Planning and Management Monitors the day-to-day finances of WISA to ensure a sustainable cash flow, including, but not…