Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To ensure consideration, applications must be RECEIVED no later than 23:59 pm on the closing date. Please note only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please see Special Instructions for more details. Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Competition Number Competition Number P17975 Posting Title Classification Classification Unclassified Location Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Other Location(s) Building Other Building Date Posted Date Posted 10/30/2026 Closing Date Closing Date 11/20/2026 JIQ # Start Date Start Date 12/07/2026 End Date End Date 03/30/2029 Open Until Filled No Ongoing Ongoing No Category of work Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Bargaining Unit Management Hours of Work Hours of Work OOS (Typically M–F/core hours) Salary Range Temporary Market Stipend Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay To be assigned Posting Status Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets.



Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Job Duties Job Duties The Digital Integration Centre of Excellence ( DICE ) is an NSERC -funded Technology Access Centre at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, located at Innovation Place in Saskatoon. DICE supports partners across diverse sectors through applied research in data integration, visualization, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. Reporting to the Director of DICE , the Research Manager will lead applied research and digital innovation projects that support industry, community organizations, governments, Indigenous communities, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The role combines technical leadership in artificial intelligence, simultaneous localization and mapping ( SLAM ) architecture, and cybersecurity with project delivery, funding development, and team management. The Research Manager will build cooperative partnerships, pursue external funding, and mentor research staff and students. Working with internal and external partners,



the manager will translate research into practical solutions and support knowledge mobilization and innovation adoption throughout Saskatchewan and beyond. Applied Research Leadership Approximately 50 percent of the role
- Lead and promote applied research in digital solutions and innovation, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, SLAM architecture, and cybersecurity.
- Set research objectives with partners and guide the selection of methods, experiments, system architectures, and technologies that address their needs.
- Provide technical direction for AI model development and evaluation, SLAM and sensor integration, and secure system design; assess technical tradeoffs and validate proposed solutions.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, and lead the preparation of research proposals, grant applications, business cases, and partner-funded projects.
- Lead projects from concept through execution, evaluation, and dissemination, serving as principal investigator where appropriate and assigning research duties to team members.
- Supervise and mentor research associates, technologists, and student research assistants, supporting sound research methods and technical development.
- Establish and monitor project plans, schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risk assessments to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Analyze findings and translate results into actionable recommendations, prototypes, and practical solutions for partners.
- Ensure research meets quality standards, ethical guidelines, project objectives, and funding requirements; assess emerging technologies and opportunities for digital innovation. Partnership Building Communication and Outreach Approximately 20 percent of the role
- Serve as a key liaison with industry, government, economic develop

📌 Research Manager (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic
📍 Saskatoon