Implementation Support Lead, Research Security - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Description

VPRI Research Integrity:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Jan 25, 2024

Closing Date

Feb 15, 2024

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$60,299 to $83,456 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of two years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the The Research Integrity Support

The Research Integrity Support (RIS) portfolio encompasses services, which support the Institution and its researchers in the provision of effective and compliant research activities.

Reporting to the Director, Research Security, this position will be responsible for supporting the UA research ecosystem in safeguarding research and researchers by working directly and collaboratively with principal investigators, their research teams, and University staff to successfully mitigate risks to research security.

Position

They will need to build effective relationships with Principal Investigators as well as key institutional supports in areas of cyber-security, physical security, records and data management, personnel screening and research security broadly.

In doing so, this position will need to develop strong relationships with counterparts in post-secondary institutions across Canada, and familiarity with the compliance requirements of applicable provincial and federal legislation, regulation and policy as well as international policy and legislation, particularly in the areas of sanctions and export controls.

This position will also be responsible for bringing the above-mentioned expertise to bear in offering travel security briefings and assisting in the development and implementation of a travel device program.

This role requires significant capacity to work independently, to take initiative, and to exercise excellent judgement.

This position carries significant responsibility due to the requirement to work directly and effectively with researchers and staff across a range of disciplines.

The actions and decisions of the incumbent will reflect directly on the Safeguarding Research Office and the OVPRI portfolio as a whole.

Duties
Develop effective strategies and protocols for implementation of risk mitigation plans

Develop a strategic plan for implementation of a Universitywide approach to ensuring implementation of risk mitigation plans (i.e. timeframes, sequencing, milestones, audits) and compliance with related requirements.
Review all risk mitigation plans submitted to the Safeguarding Risk Office and provide advice and input prior to finalization; advice will reflect awareness of key elements relating to research
Proactively engage with principal investigators to assist them in implementing their risk mitigation plans.
Connect principal applicants with necessary expertise and resources beyond the Safeguarding Research Office (e.g. IST, Privacy Office, Library & Museums, Legal).
Develop key performance indicators for measurement of strategy implementation.
Consider integration of behavioral insights in developing an effective strategy.
Develop key performance indicators for measurement of strategy implementation and monitoring of compliance.
Identify resource requirements for strategy implementation.
Integrate EDI considerations and reconciliation commitments into development of training and capacitybuilding approaches.
Liaise routinely with counterparts at other postsecondary institutions in Canada on the development of risk mitigation plans and compliance strategies.

Support for Contract Security Program and related programs

Develop and maintain detailed understanding of the requirements of the Contract Security Program (CSP).
Develop and maintain detailed understanding of best practices for defense or othe