COMPETITION NUMBER: REQ 6840

TITLE: Head of Research & Innovation, Brookfield Sustainability Institute
DIVISION: Research & Innovation
SALARY: Payband 12, $116,500 to $137,043 annually
LOCATION: 185 Queens Quay East
STATUS: Contract Admin
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately to September 30, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation (AVPRI), the Head of Research & Innovation, Brookfield Sustainability Institute (BSI) provides leadership, operational oversight and risk management for the BSI including planning, budgeting, administering, staffing and delivering BSI activities. This includes: ensuring compliance with college, departmental and funder policies and procedures; establishing and managing BSI programs and services; directing BSI operations; business and partnership development; encouraging research, scholarship and creative activities; and providing mentorship, coaching and support for GBC employees and students affiliated with the BSI.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• MBA or Masters degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized post-secondary institute, or equivalent work experience/competency and industry knowledge.
• Project Management certification or PMP designation would be an asset.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience of people management experience is required including leading teams, leading process improvement and providing performance feedback as well as project feedback to Senior Level Management Teams.
• Experience in business development, preferably in a postsecondary and/or research and innovation environment.
• Experience creating business plans and processes, including project management processes, and implementing efficient, cost-effective operational activities.
• Experience building and maintaining trusting relationships with senior leadership teams, along with all levels of staff, students, government funding agencies, and industry partners.
• Experience conducting outreach activities and building partnerships as a representative of the department and the organization, leading tours and presentations.
• Experience and knowledge in research design and methods and ethics, intellectual property, and responsible conduct of research.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated understanding of Canadian legal and regulatory research requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of postsecondary research funding programs and requirements.
• Highly skilled in research proposal development and program management.
• Proven ability to assess opportunities and associated risk across a variety of academic disciplines.
• Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills (risk management, communication planning, etc.).
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities; demonstrated ability to manage complex situations and stakeholder relationships with tact and care.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage complex financial data.
• Excellent customer service, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.
• Able to travel offsite to meet potential clients.

ABOUT US:

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