Under the direction of the Assistant Vice-President, Innovation and Research Partnerships and Senior Executive Officer, the Director, Safeguarding Research (SR) role is responsible for creating and maintaining a SR department at York University designed to protect the institution from threats to institutional reputation, sensitive research, and highly valuable infrastructure. This includes developing a SR strategy and defining resource capabilities required to meet long-term requirements and evolving federal, provincial, and international obligations. The role will provide expert council to university leadership and will guide the development and implementation of best-practices, policies, and procedures to support research security, including in the areas of international partnerships, commercialization, data governance and associated cybersecurity implications.

The role leads the management of the Controlled Goods program including compliance with related international and domestic legislative frameworks. The role is responsible for long term strategic planning of the Safeguarding Research department including determining Human Resources requirements and the acquisition of tools and materials to support the activities and continuous development of the federal and provincial research security frameworks and requirements. The role manages the Research Security Fund applications and reporting requirements.

The role represents York University internationally and within Canada to executive-level leadership in government, academia, and interest groups. Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Master's degree in a research-based discipline required.

Ability to hold a Government of Canada Top Secret, Level 3 clearance. Proficiency in French and English. 6 years of related experience in research security within a research-intensive,



or post-secondary environment or similar complex organization. ~4 years of management experience including supervision and budget management. ~ Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining research security strategies and programs. ~ Experience in project management, leading, tracking status, and supporting large-scale initiatives. ~ Experience working with members of senior leadership on organization-wide committees collaboratively with multiple partners. ~ Knowledge of the political context relevant to research and innovation. Understanding of vulnerabilities to research and innovation security, commercialization, cyber security, intellectual property, and data governance.

Understanding of research security frameworks provincially, federally, and internationally. Understanding of research security review processes.

International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and organizational structures, including governance processes. Knowledge of research funding programs, research agreements and commercialization vehicles.

Knowledge of best practices, trends, legal and legislative frameworks related to research security. Knowledge of procedures, practices, principles, and theories related to research security. Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate credibility, build and maintain relationships with government, university counterparts,



and industry partners to ensure research project success throughout sensitive and potentially challenging discussions.

Innovative and strategic thinker with a broad vision for the role of research security in achieving institutional excellence. Effective project management skills, especially for large-scale institutional projects. Ability to formulate policies and procedures responsive to evolving requirements.

Normal office workplace. Occasional international and domestic travel for meetings and conferences. York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program. Diversity & Inclusion The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

📌 Director, Safeguarding Research (Toronto)
🏢 York University
📍 Toronto