Vice-President(Research & International)
Position number: 37893
Date posted: June 8, 2026
Research EDIA Advisor - Level 7 (EMAPS)
Continuing Full-Time
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$37.86 to $56.79 per hour ($68,904.16 to $103,356.23 per annum)
Expected Start Date
July 20, 2026
For more information please contact: Allison Stephen, Director, Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) - [email protected]
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s degree directly related to social justice and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) is required. Areas of study that include as many of the following areas as possible is ideal: equity, equality, anti-racism, anti-oppression, gender diversity, Indigeneity, Accessibility, diversity and inclusion.
- A PhD is preferred.
- A combination of lived experience and formal education will be considered.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five to seven years of firsthand experience working to advance Research EDIA knowledge and skills with diverse populations is required.
- Experience with research and in post-secondary contexts is required.
- Demonstrated experience setting and managing a schedule, reviewing, developing and utilizing Research EDIA resources, and training diverse participants is required.
- Experience building relationships and offering differentiated support to diverse groups is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong time-management skills, EDIA knowledge and skills, and experience with relationship building is required.
- Knowledge of how to assess gaps in Research EDIA knowledge and skills and how to fill those gaps is required.
- Skill in tailoring support sessions, loading information provided in a balanced way and following-up after initial contact is required.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and analyse diverse EDIA resources for effectiveness and suitability to the research topic(s) is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to maintain a repertoire for self-care needed to do EDIA work, including the ability to request support from the supervisor and colleagues when needed is required.
Research EDIA Leadership and Strategy:
- Provide expertise on Research EDIA considerations as it relates to strategy, planning, and in the preparation and submission of institutional and strategic grant proposals.
- Conduct annual planning activities, so all Research EDIA priorities are aligned with the University’s strategic planning framework, and the 2024-29 Strategic Research Plan. Ensure the UM is modernized and leads other institutions in Research EDIA practices.
- Grants and projects: Provide direct specialist advice to researchers (individual or team level) on best practices for integrating EDIA considerations into their research programs. Specifically, for large-scale (e.g., NFRF-Transformation) and strategic research applications and project proposals, identify, develop, and propose innovative approaches to addressing inclusion in research and research translation.
- Data gathering/tracking/interpretation: Refine effective processes, by gathering data on the current landscape of EDIA practice internally and externally (national and international) such as which beneficial practices or organizational structures have been tested and shown to positively impact progress indicators towards EDIA excellence and recognitions. Work with other Offices and individuals as needed, for example to collect quantitative or qualitative data on topics within EDIA; to develop performance management indicators to monitor EDIA progress in the UM research enterprise.
- Lead oral and written communications: Increase knowledge sharing within UM (at all levels) and beyond (e.g., community partners) of best practices for Research EDIA. Develop and deliver training to researchers and grant reviewers about Research EDIA matters.
- Manage and oversee University EDIA reporting requirements as determined by external research sponsors, including ensuring that Tri-Agency and other external requirements are met and communicated, as appropriate.
- Resource development: Actively seek and test digital tools (e.g., QR codes, A.I.) or to assist researchers and their trainees, integrate EDIA practices in research proposals, projects, and publications.
- Workshops: To develop and deliver workshops to provide training about Research EDIA, including through UM Learn. For example, from the data gathered and resources developed, disseminate knowledge more broadly by offering training opportunities to researchers, and their trainees, academics and administrators service as reviewers or on search committees. This must include EDIA considerations for different settings such as field work, laboratories, conferences, classroom etc.; and tips on how to stay current on EDIA in an ever-evolving world.
- Support to committees: As the VPRIO EDIA representative, the position serves as a resource on working groups and committees, as assigned by Associate-Vice President (Research) or Vice-President (Research and International).
Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program:
- Lead CRC EDI activities and provide advice on affiliated budget allocations to the Associate Vice-President Research.
- Assist in drafting VPRI calls for proposals to ensure EDIA considerations and target requirements are addressed.
- Participate as EDIA representative on all CRC selection committees and attend meetings, including presenting or leading communications as required.
- Review position postings, assessment criteria to ensure EDIA best practices are included.
- Review CRC nomination packages with an EDIA lens.
- Observe search processes to confirm adherence to fair and equitable search processes, and report to the CRC program as required.
- Proactively monitor CRC targets and provide timely advice.
EDIA Institutional Liaison:
- Communicate with a range of governments, the Tri-agency, and other external stakeholders on EDIA matters and programs.
- Maintain and interact with external sources (such as EDIA officers and diversity coordinators at other institutions) to stay current and informed on EDIA practices, particularly as they relate to Canada. Consistent exchange of knowledge through relationship building.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is an in-person position located at the Fort Garry campus.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
