Special posting considerations:
The intention of this process is to staff one indeterminate position and to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar indeterminate or term positions at SSHRC and NSERC.

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

Visit our career page at SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

The Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS), housed within the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, administers a suite of research programs on behalf of Canada’s three research funding agencies. One of these programs is the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), which supports bold, innovative thinking that brings disciplines together, proposes unique scientific directions, and challenges current research paradigms. With three different streams (Exploration, Transformation and International), NFRF is pushing research boundaries in Canada by supporting ground-breaking interdisciplinary, high risk/high reward and transformative research.  

What you will do 

As a Manager in the NFRF team, you will play an integral role in the delivery of this innovative fund. The NFRF team offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment with opportunities to interact with researchers from all disciplines across Canada and the world. Teamwork is essential – you will be a key member in a team that runs ongoing competitions under the program’s three streams. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions have a direct impact on research excellence in Canada, don’t hesitate to apply!

As a Manager in the NFRF team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team in delivering funding opportunities under one of the streams of the NFRF program, including post-award and reporting stages. Working with committees of reviewers, ensuring adherence to policies, processes and criteria, for the fair and equal assessment of each application submitted to funding opportunities.
• Contributing to and supporting the delivery of all funding opportunities under all NFRF streams. Collaborating with colleagues across the team and across the organization to optimize program delivery and monitoring.
• Supervising, coaching and providing guidance to a team of employees including Program Officers and a Program Assistant.
• Leading and contributing to special initiatives and projects. Developing options and strategies to improve delivery and outcomes of the funding opportunities. Providing policy analyses and recommendations to the Director and Senior Management.  
• Supporting Senior Management in the development of strategic plans and objectives, policy and procedures, joint initiatives, performance monitoring and reporting. 
  

What you need to succeed

Education

• A degree from a recognized university with research and/or administrative experience or an appropriate combination of education, experience and training. A graduate degree would be considered an asset.  
  
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience 

• Experience supervising and coaching a team of employees, including implementing HR-related policies
• Experience in managing, overseeing, or contributing to the administration of grants or awards within federal granting agencies or other relevant organizations
• Experience leading, planning, and executing projects
• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with partners from other departments and organizations
• Experience developing policy informed by research and analyses

Asset:

• Research experience in a university, post-secondary, government, private or similar setting
• Experience in developing and/or implementing program performance measurement, according to federal performance measurement and evaluation policies and standards

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the research community and of the structure of research and research funding in Canadian universities and colleges
  

Competencies

• Mobilize People
• Achieve Results
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Collaboration with Partners and Stakeholders
  

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.