Research Security Officer

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University of Victoria -> VP Research ->
Innovation & Partnerships

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

24 September 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

1.0

$63,782.00 - $82,915.00

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

SG6

10/1/2026

6/30/2027

PEA - Term

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Other

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $63,782 to $70,307. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range:
  Up to $82,915. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research Security & Innovation (SMRSI), the Research Security Officer (RSO) will assist the Research Security Specialist (RSS) in performing open source due diligence (OSDD) and risk assessment to safeguard UVic research. The RSO will be the initial point of contact within the Research Security Unit (RSU) for research security reviews of research agreement and contract files being processed by the Contracts Unit.

The RSO will contribute in assessing any identified research security risks, drawing the potential implications of OSDD findings, and communicating the OSDD results summary to stakeholders. The RSO will also provide administrative support to RSU, including but not limited to coordinating meetings with researchers and helping organize research security events for the UVic research community. As a member of RSU, the RSO will also participate in communities of practice for research security.

• Identify potential research security risks through open-source due diligence to safeguard UVic research.
• Support timely and effective research security reviews for research-related activities.
• Assist in evaluating and communicating research security risks to support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the efficient delivery of research security services and initiatives across UVic.

This position requires a level of education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or Science, with an interest in the field of Research Security, along with 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in research administration in a post-secondary setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Proficiency in internet research and data analysis
• Experience in performing risk assessments
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with functional teams in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated experience in writing reports and/or developing presentation materials

• Ability to efficiently search the internet to gather objective information about entities
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, concise, and insightful narratives.
• Ability to perform proportionate risk assessments and identify practical risk mitigation measures
• Experience in writing effective reports and/or developing high-impact presentation materials
• Ability to be a strong team player who works effectively with both…