TITLE: Head of Research & Innovation, Social Innovation Institute Research & Innovation Full-time George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity

StatementGeorge Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. GBP VisionTo be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position

DescriptionReporting to theAssociate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, the Head of Research &Innovation;, Social Innovation Institute leads the Institute's operations,people, partnerships and research activities. The role develops opportunitiesfor externally funded research, oversees Institute budgets and projects, andbuilds relationships with academic areas, funders and external partners. As amember of the Office of Research & Innovation's senior leadership team, theHead supports institutional research priorities while ensuring the Institute'sactivities meet funding, policy and regulatory requirements.

Lead the Social Innovation Institute's operations and employees, including service delivery, workload planning, staff development and continuous improvement. Develop partnerships with industry, community, government and academic stakeholders to expand research opportunities and support student and employee involvement in Institute activities. Oversee the development of research proposals, project plans, contracts and agreements, and identify funding opportunities aligned with the Institute's capabilities and institutional priorities.





Develop and manage operating, grant and project budgets; monitor financial performance and provide reports to Polytechnic leadership and funders. Identify and manage operational and project risks, and ensure Institute activities comply with applicable Polytechnic policies, funding requirements and research standards. A master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, competencies and industry knowledge At least five (5) years of people management experience, including leading multidisciplinary social innovation teams, improving processes and providing performance feedback.

Experience in partnership development and relationship management, preferably in a postsecondary and/or research and innovation environment.

Project

Management certification or a PMP designation would be an asset. Advanced knowledge of social sciences research design and methodology, postsecondary research funding programs, and Canadian legal and regulatory research requirements. Solid research proposal development, program management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Ability to assess opportunities and risks across academic disciplines and interpret complex financial information. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic's priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII). The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents.

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Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

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Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

📌 Head Of Research & Innovation, Social Innovation Institute (Winnipeg)
🏢 George Brown College
📍 Winnipeg