Position Information Position Title Research Grants Facilitator

Research Project

Department/Unit Research Services

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S069-26

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $72,430 - $97,028 per annum

Classification ADM-06

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary Dalhousie University is a member of the U15 research-intensive universities in Canada, administering $270M annually in research and innovation funding. The Research Grants Facilitator (RGF) in the Office of Research Services (ORS) is responsible for facilitating research applications to and awards from external funding agencies and promoting external research funding opportunities to the research community. The RGF maintains expert knowledge and understanding of research funding agency programs and policies and Dalhousie’s research policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Provides expert advice and support to researchers in the preparation, review, submission, and tracking of competitive research grant applications, including individual, multi‑investigator, and multi‑institutional proposals.
- Reviews and approves research grant applications and research agreements for institutional compliance and signature by the Vice‑President, Research & Innovation (or delegate).
- Advises researchers and academic leaders on funding opportunities, granting agency requirements, collaboration responsibilities, and research agreement processes.
- Facilitates and coordinates team-oriented research agreements and proposals in consultation with internal partners, including Legal and Research Accounting, ensuring timelines, budgets,



and deliverables are met.
- Leads strategic outreach and capacity‑building initiatives, including workshops, consultations, and mentoring, to strengthen grant development, writing, and funding success.
- Supports research administration and compliance by ensuring adherence to university and funder policies, maintaining internal research funding records, and preparing reports and analyses for senior leadership.

Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in research administration or related environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated experience working in a service unit that provides expert advice and support.
- Tact, sensitivity and diplomacy, and well-developed interpersonal skills are essential for dealing with researchers and various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in deadline-driven, fast-paced, high-volume environment and manage multiple tasks while paying attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying policy information to ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- Proficient technological skills in PowerPoint and other multimedia, word processing, financial spreadsheets, e-mail, database management, and electronic file transfer.

Assets

- Experience in a University environment.
- Knowledge of the research funding environment including funding programs, research funding agencies and practices, and functions related to research and research administration.

Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion




- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 09/11/2026

Close Date 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20596

📌 Research Grants Facilitator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality