Senior Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist

6 days ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Senior Research EDI Strategist

At the University of Saskatchewan, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research EDI Strategist to join our Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives (RASI) team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering specialized equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives to enhance successful funding outcomes across the Canadian funding landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of USask's CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan
  • Benchmark, monitor, and report on USask progress towards meeting CRC EDI targets and the achievement of action plan goals and course correct if necessary
  • Cultivate relationships and collaborate with other units across campus to deliver progressive, proactive EDI training, specifically in support of the CRC program (USask CRC EDI Champions training)
  • Proactively identify strategies to embed and apply principles of DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment) to enhance existing procedures for CRC recruitment, strengthen CRC nominations, and develop and maintain leading-edge best practices for EDI in research practice sections of grant applications
  • Engage in comprehensive reviews and take an inventory of existing policies, processes, systems, and decision-making frameworks
  • Establish and maintain a diverse network of external stakeholders to maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving trends for EDI in research design and practice, including with research grant agencies and colleagues from other institutions
  • Act as a resource for EDI in research design and practice across the university community by building awareness through outreach (website, etc.), delivery of education activities (seminars, workshops, etc.), and provision of resources (templates, guides, etc.)
  • Provide specialized technical writing and editing to support the success of large-scale, institutional, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Lead stakeholders in EDI in research practice and design planning sessions as well as edits and drafts key sections of proposals to optimize the university's success in large-scale research program, infrastructure, and personnel funding opportunities
  • Establish and maintain communities of practice for those who share a common concern, interest, or passion for EDI in research design and practice for knowledge-sharing and learning
  • Develop and maintain a current and expert knowledge of EDI in research and design within the Canadian and international research funding environments
  • Ensure that researchers are aware of RASI service offerings through effective and timely communication strategies; ensure outreach and engagement of key stakeholders; ensure strategic messages and goals are met

Requirements:

  • A graduate degree, supplemented by at least five years' experience working in an administrative research environment in an institutional (government, agency, university) setting
  • A broad knowledge of the national research funding environment, especially Federal Tri-Agency and Canadian Foundation for Innovation
  • At least five years' direct and proven experience in the development and implementation of EDI strategies for EDI in research practice and design, preferably in a university setting
  • Strong scholarly writing skills and excellent communications skills
  • Proven interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work both within a team and independently
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Consistent resourcefulness and self-direction
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively in accordance with the goals and objectives of the OVPR and the university
  • Flexibility to respond to fluctuating workload demands while maintaining productivity and quality
  • Capability to maintain composure and focus when working to deadlines


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