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 pra

📌 Research Manager (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic
📍 Saskatoon