Research and Facilities Operations Manager at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title Research and Facilities Operations Manager
Department/Unit Medical Education Program - NB
Location Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Posting Number S212-25
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $61,491 - $82,262 per annum
Classification ADM-05
Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role
About 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
Job Summary Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) is one of the three campuses of Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine. The main administrative office is located on the UNB Campus in Saint John, NB. DMNB offers a continuum of education programming for 160 New Brunswick students over the 4-year undergraduate program. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with additional oversight from the Assistant Dean, DMNB Research on research related matters, the Research and Facilities Operations Manager oversees the administrative coordination of research portfolio for the campus and assumes responsibility for the physical facilities at DMNB
Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Medical Research Development Office (MRDO) to ensure alignment of all applicable policies and process, specifically as it relates to annual equipment funding, animal care costs, travel costs, and ongoing laboratory costs.
• Support DMNB principal investigators to help navigate and resolve issues related to supervision of staff, equipment renewal, by liaising with appropriate contacts and subject matter experts within Dalhousie University.
• Oversee annual budget for laboratory costs, as directed by the Chief Operating Officer, including developing forecasts, reporting on actuals, and providing explanations for variances.
• Working with stakeholders to determine the long-term requirements and identifies overall strategies for the optimal use of space at the DMNB campus in Saint John as well as spaces assign to the DMNB program at hospital distributed throughout New Brunswick.
• Manage facilities projects, liaising with applicable stakeholders, developing project plans, tracking progress and managing the schedule for the duration of the project.
• Supervise a team of technical and clerical employees.

Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in an operational administrative leadership role in a university environment or other complex, multi-dimensional organization or institution (or and equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in facility operations and management, with the ability to work independently, make decisions and provide leadership in a multi-site, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management/change management principles.
• Demonstrated experience successfully coaching, developing and supervising others, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with expert knowledge of office software including technical experience in excel spreadsheets required.

Assets

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program
Application Consideration 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 People and Culture
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 12/09/2025
Close Date 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19888