RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands‑on and online learning opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth. Accessibility and AccommodationsRRC Polytech is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you experience barriers accessing or using the online application system, or require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact People Services at or. We will work with you to identify appropriate supports and discuss available options. Program Manager, Research (Term Full-Time)POSITION TYPE:Full time, Term Position Available (anticipated November 2, 2026 up to March 31, 2030) ** RRC Polytech reserves the right to modify work arrangements in alignment with operational and organizational needs. EMPLOYEE GROUP:Union (MGEU) For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants. At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self‑identify within their application as one or more of the following equity‑deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community.



For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: Employment support is available to candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at TALENT POOL:This competition may be used to establish a 12‑month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE TEAMThe College‑University network for entrepreneurship and research commercialization has received $24.1 million in federal funding across a network of institutions to develop and deliver entrepreneurship training for researchers. This programming will drive research‑based entrepreneurship and commercialization across Canada, leveraging Canada’s innovation ecosystem and collaboration with 38 co‑applicant and collaborating postsecondary institutions. This network also prioritizes driving impactful change in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship.



The Program Manager works within a team comprised of regional Program Managers and also takes day to day direction and input on programming and strategies from the National Director of the College‑University network for entrepreneurship and research commercialization and the Director, Office of Applied Research Services. WHAT YOU WILL DORRC Polytech is seeking a Program Manager, Lab to Market to serve as the lead for the Manitoba regional Hub led by RRC Polytech. The Program Manager will oversee program delivery, administrative leadership, financial and metrics reporting, and collaborate with post‑secondary institutions and the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Manitoba region. This role involves significant internal capacity building and external relationship development and ecosystem building in addition to research program administration. The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing program success by facilitating regional entrepreneurship training, fostering ecosystem development, and ensuring alignment with federal funding requirements and budgets, collaborating with a team of eight Program Managers and a National Director across the country to deliver entrepreneurship training to students and researchers through 8 regional program delivery hubs and 3 Indigenous entrepreneurship hubs, execute program processes, protocols, and guidelines and ensuring adherence to Tri‑council and applicant requirements, including reporting on financials and deliverables, lead program development through recruitment, engagement, promotion, and knowledge

📌 Manager, Research Program (Winnipeg)
🏢 RRC Polytech
📍 Winnipeg