Career Opportunities: Senior Advisor, Research Security (2383) Requisition ID2383-Posted10/21/2026-Sir George Williams (Downtown)-CUPEU-Full-Time Position Number:50020719/ Department:Office of Research Grade: GR14 Campus:Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:
$102,236.59
- $122,130.85 per annum Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment. Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and qualified growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world. As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities. NOTE: This posting represents a contract for the duration of two years. SCOPE Reporting to the Director, Partnerships, Intellectual Property, and Security, the incumbent provides strategic advice and counsel to senior administrative team of the Office of the Vice-President, Research, Innovation, and Impact (OVPRII) and other senior administrators on research security-related initiatives, as well as, provides guidance to the research community on research security throughout the life cycle of funding proposals, from submission through finalization. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, developing,



and implementing strategies to meet the research security objectives of the University and for engaging and assessing with government officials on the identification and mitigation of research security threats. They promote awareness and understanding and appropriate application of relevant University policies. The incumbent also provides support, as required, on research agreements, intellectual property and technology transfer matters within the unit. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support, guidance, and advice to senior administration and the research community on matters related to research security. Advise researchers on research security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Develop and assess strategies to support risk mitigation strategies with respect to research security issues for all members of the research community; develop and implement research security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop, plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of workshops and information sessions related to research security.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Oversee the planning, implementing, monitoring and annual reporting on research security; conduct investigations of research security incidents and provide recommendations for remediation.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research security threats and vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for improvements; evaluate current policies,



practices and programs and external research security requirements to ensure the university meets current best practices.
- Represent the OVPRII on internal and external committees and groups exploring challenges and barriers to advancing research security.
- Advise and provide necessary support to researchers on appropriate strategies for addressing research security issues in the funding application process.
- Negotiate, draft and review research agreements with third party industry/government sponsors and other academic partners. Assess appropriateness of the terms and conditions of research agreements with particular focus on ensuring academic freedom and limiting the University’s exposure to risk in such relationships.
- Provide support related to intellectual property, including disclosures/reports of invention and technology transfer management.
- Liaise with relevant units to identify and address research security issues, including export control.
- Provide research security-related review, due diligence and advice, as required, to other University units regarding students, visiting scholars, prospective donors, donations and other matters presenting potential research security considerations.
- Perform other duties in support of the unit. QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the primary responsibilities with four to seven years of relevant experience.
- Graduate degree in a relevant field is an asset.
- Experience working with members of a senior leadership team on organization-wide committees and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of research security regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
- Experience

📌 Senior Advisor, Research Security (Montreal)
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