CareerPlan

Research Equity Advisor

James Admin. Bldg., CAFull-time$66k–$83k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide guidance and support for implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives within the University's research community, including training, consultation, and strategy development.

Role type

Research Equity Advisor (EDI Specialist)

Builds

EDI strategies, training materials, and support for research grant applications

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration / Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

EDI principles, research funding agency requirements, analytical thinking, facilitation, project coordination

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Canadian research funding programs (CERC, CFREF, NFRF), experience with Indigenous studies frameworks

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop materials for research EDI training, support faculty on EDI components of grant applications, respond to consultation requests on research equity issues, develop and analyze indicators for measuring EDI progress, stay up to date on scholarly literature and emerging trends in research funding landscapes

Seniority

Mid-level professional