Job Opportunities
Research Manitoba is currently hiring for the following position:
Program Officer
Full-time, Permanent Position
About Us
At Research Manitoba we measure our success by our ability to advance research, champion the research community, support local talent development, and strengthen the economy through investments in research.
We are a provincial agency responsible for promoting, supporting, and coordinating the funding of research excellence and innovation in health, natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities in Manitoba. We offer a variety of programs and funding support for students, researchers, and industry, along with a spectrum of exciting strategic partnership opportunities, which strengthen Manitoba’s research enterprise.
In addition to being a hub for research and innovation, we are currently developing a unique new provincial system to streamline the research ethics, privacy, and impact reviews required to conduct health research in Manitoba.
We offer a small, team-oriented, flexible work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Our team is dedicated to positively impacting our communities, collaborating, and fostering partnerships both locally and nationally, and most importantly, is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive organization.
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Programs, the Program Officer will be part of the team that is responsible for administering our portfolio of grants, supporting program development, and contributing to strategic research partnerships with industry and research stakeholders. The Program Officer role involves comprehensive program administration, from reviewing funding requests to fostering strategic partnerships that strengthen Manitoba’s research and innovation community.
The Program Officer role acts as a principal liaison with researchers, partners in the Manitoba research and innovation ecosystem., and with colleagues nationally.
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration
- Oversee end-to-end grant program activities, including application assessment, review coordination, and post-award reporting.
- Serve as the primary contact for applicants, providing support on submission requirements, application status, and reviewer decisions.
- Conduct preliminary proposal reviews and liaise with applicants to ensure completeness.
- Organize review committee meetings and recruit and coordinate with external expert reviewers to ensure equitable application evaluations.
- Monitor interim and final grant reports, track performance metrics, and flag concerns for leadership.
- Develop best practices and update program materials to enhance overall program performance.
Strategic Support
- Contribute to organizational strategic initiatives, collaborating with the team and stakeholders to foster partnerships and achieve program goals.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, providing program information, updates, and identifying and following up on key opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with other Research Manitoba team members, including Finance and Administration, and Communications, for information requests, budgeting, program announcements, researcher profiles and annual reports.
- Work closely with other Program Officers to assist across programs as needed and provide coverage during absences.
- Respond to Helpdesk requests and conduct research on relevant topics as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned to support the success of Research Manitoba’s programs and initiatives.
Required Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, health sciences, administration, arts, natural or social sciences); a master’s degree (completed or in progress) is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including databases.
- Experience with key stakeholder groups, such as government, non-profits, research institutions, academia, and industry.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing reports for diverse audiences and delivering public presentations.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of the research process and its importance in decision-making.
- Knowledge of the current research landscape in Manitoba and Canada.
- Experience in a research environment.
- Understanding of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles.
Abilities and Skills
- Motivated self-starter, process-oriented with high attention to detail.
- Conducts self with integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills including assessing the problem, generating well thought-out possible solutions and making recommendations.
- Excellent ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear and timely decisions.
- Highly organized; ability to prioritize task effectively under pressure
- Strong relationship building skills; capable of collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment.
This job description outlines the key responsibilities for the role and is not meant to be exhaustive. Other responsibilities and tasks may be assigned or may naturally become a part of this role over time.
You are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume/CV that details how your qualifications match this opportunity by no later than 4:00PM (CDT), Thursday, December 5, 2024 to:
ATTN: Ms. Cheryl Francisco
Administrative Assistant
Research Manitoba
While only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted, we extend our appreciation to all applicants for their interest.