JOBS AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Dalhousie University, under the leadership of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, administers over $200M annually in research funding. As part of the Office of Research Services (ORS) and reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives and Programs, the Indigenous Research Facilitator advises on and assists the Dalhousie Indigenous research community (Indigenous researchers and students, and researchers focusing on Indigenous research) with funding applications to internal funding opportunities and external Canadian funding agencies and various other granting bodies within and outside Canada, and provides support in the development of research ethics submissions.

A cover letter is requested as part of the application materials. Candidates are encouraged to describe in their cover letter how they meet the selection criteria (including any experience in working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations) and/or any equivalent professional experience, education, and/or lived experience that may be applicable to the role.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
- Thinking and Acting Strategically

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the nature of this position, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq). In order to be considered, applicants must self-identify in their application materials as Indigenous. Applicants should note that additional materials may be requested through the process.