Lead research infrastructure strategy at the University of Saskatchewan, guiding scientific equipment, facilities, financial sustainability, and modernization initiatives. Hybrid work may be available. This permanent director position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across university research infrastructure. You will align long-term plans with research priorities, direct investments, and advise senior leadership. The work spans governance, compliance, facility operations, space utilization, and collaboration with researchers, academic units, research centres, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop long-term research infrastructure plans aligned with university priorities
- Direct acquisition, renewal, replacement, and upgrading of scientific equipment
- Oversee financial planning, sustainability, risk management, and resource allocation




- Advise leadership on infrastructure strategy and investment priorities
- Lead research facility development and expansion initiatives

Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering field
- Doctoral degree preferred
- Seven years of progressively responsible infrastructure management experience
- Leadership experience in complex situations and beyond reporting lines
- Robust communication, analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills Shape research capacity through infrastructure strategy, investment stewardship, operational leadership, and collaboration at the University of Saskatchewan.

📌 Director Research Infrastructure Strategy (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon