Research Contracts Officer

**Research Contracts Officer - Limited Term**

**Tracking Code**:req1729

**Faculty/Department**: Office of VP, Research and Innovation

**Number of Positions**:1

**Appointment Type**: Limited Term

**Hours of Work**: hours per week

**Salary Range**:Level 10 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $100,642

**Posting Date**:August 28, 2025

**Closing Date**: September 5, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

**Job Summary**: The Office of Research Services (ORS) is a central unit within Ontario Tech University that is committed to flexibility, open-mindedness, and a team approach in order to accomplish the goal of supporting an innovative, interconnected, technologically-enabled, efficient and effective research enterprise at the University.

ORS currently administers more than $26M annually in research funding from external sources and works with the University community and external stakeholders to advance research opportunities and to maximize research funding.

Reporting to Legal Counsel, Research, this position provides a broad range of support to facilitate research through all stages of contract management, adherence to policies and risk thresholds and facilitating compliance through education and process development. This position will work collaboratively with the ORS team, researchers in various faculties and external partners.

**Responsibilities/Accountabilities**:

- Drafting and reviewing a variety of agreements for University’s research activities to ensure conformance with current University policies and risk thresholds and commonly accepted research standards
- Providing functional advice on agreement terms focusing on potential liability exposure and intellectual property rights in order to ensure the protection of the University and its personnel
- Negotiating with various private and/or public bodies within the framework of established procedures, engaging in ongoing communication with all stakeholders and problem solving conflicts that arise during contract negotiations
- Meeting with internal stakeholders to address contractual issues and provide information on rights and responsibilities
- In the spirit of collaboration, establishing excellent relationships with internal departments within the University and providing expert assistance regarding research agreement lifecycle management
- Updating and maintaining the contract management systems, for the initiation and monitoring of all research agreements
- Performing closeout processes of fully executed agreements, as needed
- Assisting with other office activities as required

**Education**:

- Completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree
- Masters level degree preferred; Certificate in law, health administration or business an asset
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role
- Verification of Academic credentials may be required

**Required Skills**:

- **Solid understanding of research in an academic environment
- Intermediate knowledge of intellectual property law and contract law
- Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize the volume of agreements and adapt to changing business needs
- Strong communications (written and verbal) skills and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy with partners and University administration and other personnel
- Ability to develop and deliver educational materials, workshops and seminars
- High level of accuracy and analytical skills
- Ability to display a high degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information
- Ability to work in a team environment where constructive feedback to/from colleagues is encouraged
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience in solving legal questions using research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be pro-active and take the lead role in negotiations with external parties

Required Experience:

- Minimum 5-7 years' related experience, in a research administration or related environment
- Experience reviewing and editing legal agreements, preferably in a research environment

**How to Apply**:
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

**Job Location**: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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