ARI - Faculty Researcher, Local Government Research and Capacity Building : Competition #222
An Internal Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Friday, January 04, 2019
The Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) is seeking a highly-qualified individual to fill an appointment as a Faculty Researcher at Selkirk College. Working under the direction of the Director of Applied Research and Innovation, the Faculty Researcher will provide specific support to the Local Government Research and Capacity Building program using a smart cities approach. The Local Government program provides local government-defined research and capacity building support. Emerging themes include business attraction, land development, and disaster resilience and economic recovery. This position may also develop funding proposals, scope and lead shorter-term fee-for-service projects, and support the development of new training and programs specific to local government management, rural planning, and/or economic development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain research relationships with clients/data providers/funders, being responsible for the final analysis of data and related deliverables, design knowledge mobilization efforts, being responsible for project-level budget tracking, report to funders, ensure contractual agreements are in place and followed, and seek opportunities to link research findings to curriculum
- Work with local government partners to scope and implement research and facilitate the development of related strategic actions
- Provide supervision to researchers, research assistants and student researchers
- Support the development and delivery of the local government training and related internship and co-op student opportunities
- Support faculty and student researcher participation in the research and capacity building program
- Lead, or support, future grant applications
- Perform other Faculty Researcher duties as assigned by the Director of Applied Research and Innovation
- Support new training and program development and provide instruction where opportunities emerge
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in all phases of research including methodology design, data collection, analysis, project management, team leadership, knowledge mobilization, reporting and client engagement.
- An ability to supervise researchers, research assistants and student researchers
- Experience working with rural regions and with local government clients is an asset
- Excellent project scoping skills and project management experience is required
- Knowledge of local government is an asset
- Excellent facilitation skills are required
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both orally and in writing)
- Strong competencies in working independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience leading applied research or related innovation projects
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess higher credentials, have a proven grant writing/application history and can demonstrate project management experience
This a 25% short-term appointment commencing approximately January 14, 2019 and ending February 15, 2020. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement – Schedule A.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, January 04, 2019.