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- Non UnionJob CategoryM&P;
- AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried
- Research and Facilitation, Level BJob TitleIMH Research ManagerDepartmentAdministrative Management | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$7,158.42
- $10,292.25 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End DateOctober 28, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End DateOctober 31, 2027At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job SummaryThe Department of Psychiatry is one of the larger departments in the Faculty of Medicine (FoM), with over 1000 department members including full-time and clinical faculty, academic visitors, fellows, student employees and staff in varying job families and classifications, in addition to volunteers and others working in clinical and research environments. The Department’s medical education programs are some of the most widely distributed within the Faculty of Medicine, with faculty appointees and trainees located within all six (6) Health Authorities. Funding within the Department, supporting positions and activities,



is a mix of operating funds, clinical alternative payment program funds, significant research grant and donation funding, endowments, education program funding, as well as external partnership funding.
As an integral part of the UBC Department of Psychiatry, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is home to a community of clinicians and scientists committed to re-examining the field of mental health and mental illness and seeking new insights into the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most challenging issues in modern medicine. Their activities include building on recent advances in the fields of neuroscience, clinical trials, neuromodulation, pathology, brain imaging, psychology and epidemiology, and translating these advances into clinically effective preventive and treatment strategies, including promoting resilience, early intervention, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapies and neurostimulation.
This position manages the strategic priorities of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). The incumbent will be responsible for the planning and oversight of all activities of the IMH; these will include overseeing fundraising activities, facilitating the delivery of the IMH Marshall Fellowships and Stimulus Grants programs, and contributing to the writing of grant proposals, protocols, manuscripts, reports, scientific papers, and presentations. This position will work closely with researchers, health care providers and leaders,



administrators, and community partner/organizations.
Organizational StatusReports to the Director of Administration. Receives work direction from the Department Head/Director, Institute of Mental Health (IMJ) and Associate Head, Research. Works as part of the Department’s Administrative team and meets with the Director of Administration and other administrative staff as required.
The incumbent is required to work autonomously with minimal managerial direction. Work direction for new projects and initiatives is provided by the Department Head, Director, IMH, and/or Associate Head, Research.
This position liaises with faculty, students and staff within the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine (FoM) units, UBC central units, external agencies, and personnel such as health authorities, various levels of government, other academic, funding and international organizations, and other stakeholders.
This position will be required to work flexible schedule and days to meet operational requirements. May be required to travel.
Work PerformedDevelops and manages work plans, budgets, and timelines for various IMH projects and initiativesManages the development and implementation of research project proposals and protocols, providing guidance on project requirements and ensuring alignment with research objectives, institutional policies and applicable requirementsOversees manuscript writing and the preparation and execution of knowledge dissemination, determining appropriate approaches and providing substantive review and recommendationsAssess project progress, research issues and emerging risks, and provides recommendations to IMH leadership and PIs regarding priorities, corrective action and next stepsKeeps

📌 IMH Research Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Winnipeg