Discover TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.
Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMF’s diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
The TRIUMF Office of Research Services (ORS) is responsible for providing administrative support to TRIUMF researchers with attracting and managing their grant funding, obtaining institutional signatures on grant applications, drafting and reviewing research and commercialization agreements or contracts, transferring funds to collaborators at other institutions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines (such as controlled goods and research security), and more.
We are looking to hire a Research Grants Officer to join our team. The position is responsible for overall grant administration, including the development, review and submission of grant proposals.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the development and submission of funding proposals
Completes all internal procedural requirements
Prepares and completes all institutional approval requests
Administers funding agencies’ portals.
Ensures awarded grants adhere to TRIUMF and sponsor policies and procedures.
Effectively communicates TRIUMF and sponsor administrative and compliance requirements, including program eligibility, to researchers, other administrative staff and external collaborators.
Provides assistance to researchers with award administration
Initiates and monitors incoming and outgoing sub-award agreements
Identifies the need for compliance reviews
Maintains grants and agreements database
Monitors and disseminates useful funding-related information, and assists researchers with queries.
Keeps updated on all Tri-Agency regulations and policies that apply to the sponsored project process; interprets agency-specific guidelines/regulations that apply to the proposal and award process.
Works with supervisor and researchers to assist in resource development.
Prepares information and documentation for stakeholder reporting.
Assists Senior Global Trade and Research Security Compliance Officer with controlled goods/export controls reviews and due diligence activities, as required.
Assists with the preparation of fee-for-service quotations to external customers, as required.
When required, assists with other tasks such as identifying KPIs, items for TRIUMF’s risk registry, and assisting with research-related policy/procedures development or amendment
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures relevant to the conduct of research, which could be strengthened through on the job training;
Knowledge and understanding of Canada’s Tri-Agency and other research funding agency programs, policies, rules and submissions process;
Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills;
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
Keen attention to detail;
Ability to execute and follow through;
Flexibility to deal with changing priorities;
Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting;
Ability to use database, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Familiarity with grant writing best practices an advantage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
University degree and a minimum of three years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Courses in science administration or business would be an asset.
Experience in research grants administration in an institutional setting (post-secondary, government or agency) is preferred.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Location: Hybrid (Combination of In-office and Remote Work)
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Total Rewards
At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.
Salary Information: $61,900 – 77,400
Benefits Information:
TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, EAP, Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D.
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code. TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.
Application closing date:
November 30, 2023
Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall – Vancouver, BC – V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.