Project Manager

1 week ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Staff - Non Union

Job Category
M&P - AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title
Project Manager

Department
UBCO | Innovation | Vice Principal Research Office

Compensation Range
$5, $7,485.33 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.

The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date
July 2, 2024

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jul 15, 2026


At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Dr.

Bourbonnais and his team's research lies at the intersection between remote sensing and ecology including developing approaches to understand changing ecosystems.

In addition, Dr.

Bourbonnais is Co-Director of the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, a dual-campus and interdisciplinary initiative that harnesses the expertise in both campuses of UBC and beyond, to advance wildfire science toward proactive and sustainable solutions for resilient communities and ecosystems.

Organizational Status
This position reports to Dr.

Mathieu Bourbonnais (PI) and to to Sandra Spencer, Vice Principal Research Office, and works in the Earth Observation & Spatial Ecology Laboratory (the Laboratory) in the Department of Earth, Environmental & Geographic Sciences at UBC's Okanagan campus.

Work Performed

Provides support for all aspects of research project management, including developing strategic plans;
Oversees activities related to research projects and knowledge extension/translation of the research outcomes, including establishing priorities for multi-phase projects, coordinating/facilitating activities involving multiple members of the Laboratory and/or third parties, and timely notifying the PI and relevant team members of issues/problems;
Leading data collection/management and reporting efforts (including report writing and editing) related to the PI's research activities;
Arranging logístical matters related to research and knowledge extension activities of the Laboratory including meetings, workshops, and field trips;
Performing other duties related to research activities in the Laboratory as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement


Errors or incorrect decisions of the Project Manager could seriously compromise the timing and quality of research and knowledge extension projects of the Laboratory.

In addition, inaccurate reporting, lack of grant facilitation, and failure in communications could result in lost funding and jeopardized relationships with collaborators and communities.


Poor judgment or poor relationship management may harm the reputation of UBCO and may result in lost research partnership opportunities.

Inaccurate or incomplete information regarding partnership opportunities or sponsor regulations could result in a loss of funding or may commit the University to unacceptable award conditions.

Mismanagement of partnerships could result in the return of funds, loss of future funds and/or inability to collect funds owed to the University.

Incorrect interpretation of Sponsoring Agency and University policy could result in non-compliance with sponsoring agency terms.

Supervision Received

This position will work with the direction of the Principal Investigator (Mathieu Bourbonnais) and with oversight and advice of the Manager, Innovation (Sandra Spencer).

This position is expected to be able to independently perform duties and consult regularly with the PI and the Manager, Innovation.

Supervision Given

This position will provide oversight over research and knowledge extension activities of the Laboratory, and help support research assistants and/or trainees.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications

A graduate degree, preferably PhD, in a relevant discipline;
Ability to manage and mentor research trainees;
Project management experience; ability to manage projects, especially those involving multiple phases and/or teams;
Ability to exercise ini
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