Manager, Applied Research Services

What happens when great ideas meet industry challenges? Innovation with real-world impact.

As the Manager, Applied Research Services, you will help shape the future of applied research at NBCC by connecting faculty, students, industry, and community partners to solve meaningful challenges. From securing research funding and building strategic partnerships to supporting responsible research practices, you'll play a key role in turning ideas into outcomes that benefit learners, employers, and communities across New Brunswick.

If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities through research, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Position Type: Regular

Location: Any NBCC location

Salary: $79,716.00 - $106,054.00 per annum (Management/Non-Union Pay Band 6)

Responsibilities

As part of the College Office of Research Enterprise (CORE) and reporting to the CORE's Director, the Manager of Applied Research Services is responsible for advancing research at NBCC by developing strategic industry and community partnerships, securing research funding, and managing research services to ensure responsible research conduct. The Manager plays a key role in strengthening the College's research capacity, supporting faculty and researchers, and creating meaningful applied research training opportunities for students.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identifying and advancing applied research opportunities aligned with NBCC's priorities.
• Leading the development and submission of major research funding proposals, supporting researchers and faculty completing grant applications, confirming applicant eligibility, and tracking funding applications.
• Managing NBCC research services to ensure responsible conduct of research, including compliance with research ethics, research security, data management, and other regulatory standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement of research administration practices.
• Managing the unit's operating and industry engagement budgets, and direct supervision of the Faculty-Industry Research Liaison Officer.
• Representing NBCC at community, industry, and innovation-related events to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance the College's research profile.
• Fostering collaboration between faculty, researchers, and academic leaders to expand the College's research capacity.
• Travel throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada is required to support industry engagement, partnership development, networking activities, and stakeholder meetings.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• 5 years' experience in research administration.
• Extensive leadership and management experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated success securing research funding and developing collaborative industry/community research partnerships.
• Familiarity with the Atlantic Canadian innovation ecosystem (e.g., Springboard, Planet Hatch, Venn Innovation) would be an asset.
• Cross-sectoral or multi-disciplinary research experience would be an asset.
  
  

Technical Skills

• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal research funding programs and grant administration.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and project coordination skills.
• Proven ability to prepare funding proposals, business cases, reports, presentations, and other communications for a variety of audiences.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian responsible research guidelines and policies (e.g., TAGFA, STRAC, TCPS2) would be an asset.
  
  

Professional Skills

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Very organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
  
  

Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License, as travel will be required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

About New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.
• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.
• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.
  
  

Are you interested?

Education

At NBCC, you will join a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of New Brunswick through education, workforce development, and community impact. In addition to meaningful work, we offer:

• An inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported, and connected.
• Opportunities to grow as a leader through continuous learning and development.
• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Competitive vacation, sick leave, and volunteer leave provisions.
• Tuition support programs for employees and tuition benefits for eligible family members.
• The opportunity to work alongside engaged colleagues who are committed to student success and organizational excellence.
  
  

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer? Visit our Careers Page.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the well-being of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume by November 12, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.