Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$69,102 to $82,420 annually

SFU Department Descr:

School of Medicine - Research Office

Position Grade:

7

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

In the School of Medicine, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. As we embark on this journey to redefine medical education, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.

We envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care, community-level settings and patient-centred environments. Our curriculum considers social, environmental and prevention contexts while seeking to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices. As we establish the School of Medicine in Surrey, B.C., we will foster our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners who will help us meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve. We seek to improve access to primary care throughout the province while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable and socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role





The Research Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative and financial coordination to support research activities within SFU’s Stephens Family School of Medicine. The role is responsible for coordinating grant and project administration, including budget monitoring, financial tracking and reconciliation, expenditures, reporting, documentation, ethics submissions, approvals, and deadlines. The Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for faculty and researchers, liaising with Research Accounting, Research Services, Finance, Research Ethics, external funders, and other partners to resolve issues and ensure compliance with institutional and funding requirements. The role will also coordinate project timelines, maintain accurate records, track milestones, support administrative aspects of funding applications, and assist with research-related communications and documentation. As the School of Medicine continues to expand its research portfolio, the Coordinator will contribute to strengthening administrative processes, improving tracking and reporting systems, and supporting effective, consistent, and culturally safe research operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with experience in research administration, grant management, financial tracking, and compliance. They should bring strong knowledge of research ethics, post-award administration, budgeting, reconciliation, and regulatory requirements, along with excellent project coordination and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are essential to effectively support faculty, researchers, learners, internal teams, and external funders. The candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, diplomacy, and the ability to interpret and apply policies. An understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty and culturally safe research practices is an asset. The ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and identify process improvements will be critical to success.

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📌 Research Operations Coordinator (Surrey)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Surrey