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Senior Manager, Research Equity

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada💼 Full-time💰 $95,538–$95,538🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead strategic direction and implementation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) initiatives for the research enterprise, including oversight of external sponsor requirements and the Canada Research Chairs' Equity Action Plan.

Role type

Senior Manager, Research Equity (Strategy & Program Delivery)

Builds

EDI policies, programs, and initiatives for the research community

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration / Human Rights & Equity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic planning, project management, staff management, policy development, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, organizational change management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code, experience with Canada Research Chairs, experience with visible minorities and Indigenous Peoples

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead strategic direction of the Research Equity portfolio; Develop strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants; Evaluate current policies and external sponsor EDI requirements; Plan and monitor the CRC Equity Action Plan; Lead engagement and outreach strategies for advancing EDI; Manage, coach, and develop staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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