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Job Requisition ID: Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:Research and Program SupportEmployment Type:TemporaryDepartment:Office of the Vice-President, Research and International
- Funding Agencies and Non-Profit Sponsors IHiring Range:$95,538.29
- $119,422.87Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term: 2 yearsThe internal posting deadline for this position is September 24, 2026, at 11:59PM .
This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.
This position is contingent on fundingJob Description:Primary PurposeThe Senior Manager, Research Equity is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to meet the equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) goals of the Vice President, Research & International. This includes oversight of the EDI requirements of external research sponsors, including lead responsibility for implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Canada Research Chairs’ Equity Action Plan (EAP). The incumbent will also work closely with the Chair of the Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (REDI) Council to plan, implement and monitor initiatives arising from the Council.
Reporting to the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity the incumbent will provide leadership on EDI initiatives, and work with the REDI Council, Office of Research staff, faculty,



and other offices/departments including the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion office, to lead, articulate and effect change in research-related equity through policies, programs and practice. The incumbent is responsible for all EDI initiatives and activities as they relate to the research community.
Key AccountabilitiesLead the strategic direction of the Research Equity portfolioProvide leadership and direction in strategic planning activities to advance the research-related EDI goals, working closely with the Vice-President, Research and International, the Chair, Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Council, the Associate Vice President, Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion and Director, Equity OfficeDevelop strategies and support actions to ensure that proactive employment practices are aimed at attracting a diverse pool of applicants, including increasing the representation of women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and other equity seeking groupsDrive the strategic direction based on a high-level of understanding of best practices in equity issues and opportunitiesProvide expert counsel to senior administrators, faculty and staff on EDI as it relates to researchIdentify new and significant opportunities for leadership, including educating the research community and pursuing potential new collaborationsEvaluate current policies,



practices and programs and external sponsor EDI requirements to ensure Waterloo meets best practiceResponsible for the planning, implementation, delivery and monitoring of equity-related initiatives across the research enterpriseAssess, recommend and develop new strategies, initiatives, events and programs to identify and remove systemic barriers to underrepresented groups, promote a culture of equity, and build engagement within the research communityResponsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting annually on the CRC Equity Action Plan, including the design, delivery and analysis of mandated surveysEmploy Project Management approaches to ensure that equity strategies, events and initiatives are effectively and efficiently managed, including monitoring of information, logistics and progress, and reporting on project deliverablesDevelop a set of metrics to track, and analyze EDI data related to the research enterprise including nominations for prestigious awardsWork with the Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion Office to align research equity activities with initiatives of the broader universityWork with researchers and Office of Research staff to ensure grant applications feature EDI best practices exceeding sponsor requirements and EDI considerations are applied to the research enterpriseMaintain a robust understanding of the current literature and the legal and legislative frameworks related to EDI, and conducts related research (e.g. literature reviews, needs assessments, data collection and analysis)Leads the implementation of engagement and outreach strategies for advancing EDI across the research enterpriseCollaborate and build partnerships with departments across campus to develop joint EDI initiatives as appropriateEngage with

📌 Senior Manager, Research Equity (London)
🏢 University-of-Waterlo
📍 London