Director, Research Ethics & InfrastructureSummary: The director, research infrastructure provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for research infrastructure across the university. This position leads the planning, development, sustainability, and modernization of scientific equipment, facilities, and research infrastructure resources. Working closely with researchers, academic units, research centres, university leadership, and external partners, this role directs infrastructure investments, financial sustainability, facility operations, and long-term development initiatives.

The director advances research capacity through effective stewardship of significant infrastructure assets, the coordination of infrastructure renewal and expansion projects, and the promotion of collaboration across the institution and beyond. This role also oversees infrastructure governance, reporting, and compliance, as well as the optimization of research equipment, facilities, and space utilization. Oversees confidential strategic financial planning and sustainability initiatives for research infrastructure, including budgeting, fee structures, risk management approaches, revenue generation, and resource allocation.

Develops and implements long-term strategic research infrastructure plans aligned with university research priorities and future growth objectives. Directs significant infrastructure investments, including the acquisition, replacement, renewal, and upgrading of scientific equipment and research facilities. Manages the full employee lifecycle of direct reports, including hiring, professional development, mentoring, assigning workflow, and performance management.

Provides confidential strategic advice to senior leadership, committees, and stakeholders on infrastructure strategy, investment priorities, deviations from approved plans, and opportunities for expansion. Supports and participates in securing matching funds and supports major research infrastructure purchases in collaboration with researchers, academic units,



and faculties. Directs and oversees the acquisition, allocation, and utilization of equipment and assets within core facilities, collaborating with laboratory and academic leaders to establish priorities and resolve competing operational needs.

Supports the development of proposals for research infrastructure renewal, enhancement, and expansion in collaboration with researchers and advisory bodies. Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among university centres, research facilities, external partners, and other institutions to strengthen research capabilities and infrastructure capacity. Leads the development and advancement of research facilities, including core research facilities.

Supports the operation of infrastructure units, including staffing, safety practices, client services, user fee schedules, maintenance activities, and operational planning. Supports software systems used in the management of university research infrastructure in coordination with internal information technology partners. Maintains a current inventory of research equipment and infrastructure capacity and promotes access to this information across the research community.

Facilitates the redeployment of underutilized equipment to areas of need across campus or coordinates the appropriate disposal of assets. Liaises with other universities, analytical facilities, and external organizations to share leading practices and strengthen infrastructure support. Promotes the effective utilization of research space in collaboration with space management stakeholders.

Monitors compliance with applicable funding agencies, legislation, regulations,



and university policies governing research infrastructure and operations. Communicates and acts in a respectful and qualified manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and models thesebehavioursacross the institution. Engages in and supports the understanding and growth of employees with the frameworks, initiatives and activities relating to equity, diversity and inclusion and Indigenous engagement.

Sets and achieves actionable goals in alignment with Indigenous engagement and equity, diversity, and inclusion frameworks; addresses systemic inequities affecting underrepresented equity groups. A master's degree in physical sciences, engineering, physics, health sciences, or a related field; Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in research infrastructure management and operations.

Research Ethics & InfrastructureStatus: The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action .We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.

Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process,

📌 Director, Research Ethics & Infrastructure (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Winnipeg