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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: CPM-12092 |
| Position Title: Research Impact Canada (RIC) Network Manager, Future Skills Centre |
| Department: Vice-President Research & Innovation |
| Affiliation: CPM |
| Salary Grade: F |
| Hiring Salary Range: $84,461 - $95,018 |
| Maximum of Salary Range: $116,134 |
| Duration: Contract Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Position Start Date: September 16, 2019 Position End Date: March 31, 2024 |
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Purpose:
PLEASE NOTE: This position
requires bilingualism in English and French.
Broadly focused on dissemination and capacity building for knowledge mobilization,
the Manager will collaborate with Research Impact Canada (RIC) member
institutions as well as the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) to operationalize
RIC’s commitments to knowledge mobilization for the Future Skills Centre (FSC)
ensuring results of skills research and projects are disseminated to Canadians with a
focus on youth and marginalized populations . Under the direction of the Executive
Director, Research & Innovation Services at York University, the RIC Network
Manager for Future Skills will oversee effective RIC network operations as well as
dissemination and capacity building activities for FSC.
This is a mandatory bilingual (French/English) position. This is a contract position
ending March 31, 2024.
About RIC:
Research Impact Canada is a pan-Canadian, bilingual network of 17 universities
committed to maximizing the economic, social and environmental impacts of
academic research. RIC is committed to developing institutional capacities to
support knowledge mobilization by developing and sharing knowledge mobilization
best practices, services and tools. York University was a founding member of RIC in
2006 and remains the lead institution. RIC is partnered with the Conference Board of
Canada to provide knowledge mobilization and stakeholder engagement for the
Future Skills Centre (https://fsc-ccf.ca/). |
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Education:
Post-graduate degree (Master’s or higher) required. |
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Experience:
Five years’ experience related to knowledge mobilization required. Experience
managing budgets required. Note this is not a communications position. Professional
communicators are welcome to apply so long as they have demonstrated knowledge
mobilization experience beyond communications. Preference will be given to candidates
with demonstrated experience in, and existing relationships with, stakeholders (public,
private and non-profit sectors) in the Canadian skills sector.
Experience in the development of proposals, strategic plans, reviews, or other complex
written documentation required.
Experience working in a research setting and/or university is preferred. |
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Skills:
Excellent bilingual French/English written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent presentation skills and comfort with speaking before an audience.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to prioritize and work
effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. Proven ability to develop credibility and
effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and other relevant internal
stakeholders and RIC members. Ability to determine the nature and urgency of
inquiries and issues, and triage appropriately. Ability to analyze problems, identify
key information and issues, and effectively resolve.
Ability to take complex information and fluently translate into clear and succinct
language for a broader audience in both English and French.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgment.
Ability to conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage, monitor, complete, and
evaluate projects within allocated time and resources.
Ability to exercise and discretion.
Knowledge of workforce development and/or Canadian skills and training ecosystem
in the context of the future of work considered an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office, desktop publishing and web design applications. |
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| Recruitment Checks:
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This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: August 26, 2019 |
| Internal Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| Extended Posting Date: August 26, 2019 |
| Extended Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| External Posting Date: August 26, 2019 |
| External Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to CPM-12092?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
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