Research Security Specialist

4 months ago


Athabasca, Canada Athabasca University Full time

**_Athabasca University's Research Officeis currently recruiting for the position of Research Security Specialist._**

**The Position**:
**Qualifications**:

- A University degree, either an undergraduate degree combined with 3+ years of relevant work experience, or a graduate degree with 1+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in a research environment at a university/collegepreferably at a post-secondary institution setting that is governed by the Tri-Agency Framework for the Responsible Conduct of Researchor in a government office, or in the Canadian intelligence environment.
- Extensive knowledge of research security, regulations, and national security priorities, including an understanding of export controls and sanctions, National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships, research data management, and cyber security.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as experience delivering presentations and briefings to both experts and lay audiences is an asset.
- Strong research skills with an ability to prepare detailed guidance resources for compliance and export control purposes is an asset.
- Demonstrable experience developing best practices, SOPs, processes, and policies as well as driving change.
- Demonstrable success navigating complicated, sensitive, and contentious issues with stakeholder groups who may have competing or conflicting priorities. And the ability to be comfortable in an ambiguous environment where diplomacy, discretion, and tact are paramount.
- Familiarity with risk management best practices.
- Familiarity with research ethics and integrity issues and best practices would be an asset.

The full job description can be viewed at:Research Security Specialist

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**What AU Offers**:
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and **_may_** include:

- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
- Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada._



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