Research Project Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title

Research Project Facilitator

Department

Research | Simard Lab | Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry

Compensation Range

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 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

December 23, 2025

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

Job End Date

Jan 15, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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

Organizational Status
The research collaboration will take place with Zoom meetings as the position is fully remote (home), with the possibility of in-person meetings on campus if necessary (Forest Sciences Centre).

Work Performed

Research-Cluster Facilitation

Project Coordination and Scheduling
- Assist in the planning of project timelines, coordinate milestones, deadlines and collaborative activities in alignment with the Principal Investigator’s goals.
- Facilitate research meetings by drafting agendas and prioritizing key objectives and initiatives

Team and Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead the engagement of the research team and Kwiakah Nation, fostering connections across departments, institutions and communities to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration
- Draft project updates, communicating key insights, progress, and upcoming activities developed by project contributors
- Respond to inquiries from project participants and stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely responses
- Identify and address project gaps shortcomings, and provide recommendations to inform decision making and support project outcomes.

Research Documentation Oversight and Data Stewardship
- Manage all project-related documents, including contracts, invoices, reports, meeting notes, and research files, ensuring secure storage, accessibility, and transparency to support the collaborative goals of this Kwiakah-led, interdisciplinary initiative.
- Compose reports and technical summaries that support decision-making and align with project goals.
- Collaborate with research teams to ensure reports are accurate, relevant, and meet larger community expectations

Grant Writing and Budget Coordination
- Develop and manage research project budgets, prepare financial forecasts for personnel, materials, and operational costs, while ensuring alignment with funding requirements and institutional policies.
- Serve as a liaison between researchers, funders, and administrative teams throughout the grant lifecycle
- Perform additional tasks as required by the position

Supplementary Research Objectives
- As time permits, advancing research on social equity and hybrid economic models that incorporate Indigenous values

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The nature of the work demands planning the sequence of duties, the work methods to be employed, and the actions to be taken with extensive cultural sensitivity and respect. The incumbent requires independent judgment, tact, discretion, and initiative, based upon a thorough knowledge of procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Errant decisions or communications could have a serious impact on operations and the reputation of the department and University.

Supervision Received
The individual reports directly to Dr. Suzanne Simard and will be co-supervised by Steph Troughton and Jean Roach.

Supervision Given
None. The Research Project Coordinator will be expected to onboard new team members, ensuring they have access to all necessary information and resources to support their integration and success.

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
- Master’s degree in related science
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in creation and facilitation of strate



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