Senior Manager, Research Equity

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Job Requisition :

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Group:
Staff

Job Category:
Research and Program Support

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:
Office of the Vice-President, Research and International - Funding Agencies and Non-Profit Sponsors I

Hiring Range: $95,538.29 - $

Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Term: 2 years

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

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. This position is contingent on funding

The Senior Manager, Research Equity is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to meet the equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) goals of the Vice President, Research & International. This includes oversight of the EDI requirements of external research sponsors, including lead responsibility for implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Canada Research Chairs’ Equity Action Plan (EAP). The incumbent will also work closely with the Chair of the Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (REDI) Council to plan, implement and monitor initiatives arising from the Council.

Reporting to the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity the incumbent will provide leadership on EDI initiatives, and work with the REDI Council, Office of Research staff, faculty, and other offices/departments including the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion office, to lead, articulate and effect change in research-related equity through policies, programs and practice. The incumbent is responsible for all EDI initiatives and activities as they relate to the research community.

Lead the strategic direction of the Research Equity portfolio

Provide leadership and direction in strategic planning activities to advance the research-related EDI goals, working closely with the Vice-President, Research and International, the Chair, Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Council, the Associate Vice President, Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion and Director, Equity Office

Develop strategies and support actions to ensure that proactive employment practices are aimed at attracting a diverse pool of applicants, including increasing the representation of women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and other equity seeking groups

Drive the strategic direction based on a high-level of understanding of best practices in equity issues and opportunities

Provide expert counsel to senior administrators, faculty and staff on EDI as it relates to research

Identify new and significant opportunities for leadership, including educating the research community and pursuing potential new collaborations

Evaluate current policies, practices and programs and external sponsor EDI requirements to ensure Waterloo meets best practice

Responsible for the planning, implementation, delivery and monitoring of equity-related initiatives across the research enterprise

Assess, recommend and develop new strategies, initiatives, events and programs to identify and remove systemic barriers to underrepresented groups, promote a culture of equity, and build engagement within the research community

Responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting annually on the CRC Equity Action Plan, including the design, delivery and analysis of mandated surveys

Employ Project Management approaches to ensure that equity strategies, events and initiatives are effectively and efficiently managed, including monitoring of information, logistics and progress, and reporting on project deliverables

Develop a set of metrics to track, and analyze EDI data related to the research enterprise including nominations for prestigious awards

Work with the Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion Office to align research equity activities with initiatives of the broader university

Work with researchers and Office of Research staff to ensure grant applications feature EDI best practices exceeding sponsor requirements and EDI considerations are…