Research Project Manager – Indigenous Hockey Research Network

Reporting to the Co-Directors of the Indigenous Hockey Research Network, the Research Project Manager will be responsible for coordination and management of the IHRN’s multi-site, multi-partner, and multi-project program of research. The successful candidate will work closely with the Co-Directors, as well as research leads (Co-Applicants) at multiple universities and representatives of community partner organizations, to foster the rigorous and ethical pursuit of the IHRN’s research objectives. The Research Project Manager will provide leadership and expert technical advice to support the IHRN’s research team, including development of multi-year research plans, oversight and training of students, staff, and community researchers, development and coordination of budgets, and overall financial accountability. The incumbent will provide analytical, research, administrative, and project management support to facilitate strategic decision-making and project development for the Network. The successful candidate will facilitate virtual and in-person gatherings of researchers, community partners, and stakeholders and will, where appropriate, facilitate the dissemination and implementation of research findings. The incumbent will also foster the responsible and strategic growth of the IHRN by developing relationships, conducting preliminary research, and providing grant-writing support.

CONTEXT:
Coordinated out of Queen’s University, the Indigenous Hockey Research Network (IHRN) is a collective of researchers and community partners in pursuit of a radically different vision of Canada’s national winter sport, wherein hockey is not only safer and more inclusive but expressive of Indigenous values and an incubator for anti-racism and decolonial change. The IHRN, which includes 14 university partners, 16 community partner organizations, and over 25 university-based and community-based researchers, is co-directed by Dr. Sam McKegney at Queen’s University and Dr. Janice Forsyth at University of British Columbia.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and manage all operational aspects and day-to-day operations of the Indigenous Hockey Research Network, in consultation with the Co-Directors and in partnership with community partners
• Serve as the primary liaison for the research team, community partners, and internal and external stakeholders; ensure on-going and effective communication within the broader research team and with community partners
• Apply proficient understanding of research methodologies, data collection, and analysis, thereby contributing to the oversight and conduct of the project
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a detailed project management timeline and task set; recommend and design research plans; and set priorities and project objectives
• In consultation with project leads and the Co-Directors, develop project budgets and be responsible for monitoring and reporting, as per funder/institution guidelines
• Ensure appropriate compliance with financial record keeping and reporting requirements; analyze information for budget evaluation
• Coordinate, write, and submit Research Ethics Board applications
• Develop and prepare project materials, including printed and online recruitment materials, educational materials, and policy papers, in consultation with Co-Directors
• Develop briefing notes, correspondence, reports, presentations, proposals and other short- and long-term planning documents, that are often sensitive and/or confidential in nature
• Support the maintenance of a social media presence
• Ensure research projects run in accordance with research protocol, and keep track of projects according to determined timelines
• Establish research schedules, monitor project progress, evaluate data, and make recommendations to resolve research problems where necessary
• Plan, coordinate, and run research gatherings (including yearly gatherings of the IHRN Advisory Council, Indigenous Hockey Research Summits, and smaller, project-level research gatherings)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field (including but not limited to Indigenous Studies, Kinesiology, Sport Studies, Sociology, Policy Studies, Literary Studies, History, Education, Cultural Studies).
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in high-level coordination of complex research projects. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in community-engaged and community-driven research contexts, particularly in relationship with Indigenous community partners.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Previous work in a university research environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Queen’s University structure and financial/computing/administrative systems, procedures, policies and regulations is considered an asset.
• Experience with any of the following will be considered an asset: oral history production, film production, web design, communications, policy making.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.