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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Social Sciences

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

5 November 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$76,643.00 - $99,674.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG10

Start Date

12/1/2026

End Date

11/30/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

- Recruitment range: $76,643 to $84,502. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: Up to $99,674. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

A member of the Dean’s office staff team, the Research Support Team Lead is responsible for strengthening the Faculty’s research enterprise by providing strategic coordination, expert guidance, and high quality administrative support across all stages of the research funding lifecycle.



Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, the role ensures that researchers affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences receive timely, accurate, and proactive assistance in seeking and administering research funding.

The mandate of this role is to translate Faculty research priorities into effective operational practices at the Faculty-level; oversee the delivery of research support services offered through the Dean’s office; maintain a high standard of compliance, efficiency, and client service; and provide strategic grant and award facilitation services. The position leads a small team of research support staff, fostering a collaborative, solutions oriented environment that enables consistent, reliable support for grant development and funding administration.

The role holds authority to organize and prioritize team workflows, recommend improvements to faculty research support processes, and advise the Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies on emerging needs, risks, and opportunities. Success in this role is defined by increased funded research activity and success rates, strong relationships with faculty members and central services, and a well coordinated team that delivers responsive, high quality service.

Objectives





- Strengthen the Faculty’s research funding enterprise by supporting strategic grant development and award nominations.
- Provide Faculty-level training, professional development, and grant development support to faculty members and postdoctoral researchers, with the goal of strengthening the quality and competitiveness of grant applications before submission to the central review process.
- Develop and maintain efficient Faculty-level systems, procedures, and resources that support research proposal development (i.e. creation of templates, best practices, resource documents, quick sheets, process to allocate matching funds and/or internal support)

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a graduate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading and engaging a team of professionals.
- Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in research grant preparation.
- Knowledge of Canadian funding agency requirements and post-award research administration processes.
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📌 Research Team Lead (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria