Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SCI Biological Sciences:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement this position has an approximate appointment of 48 months and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range of $58,938 - $81,051.

Location - North campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person

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.

Department summary

CAT-G (Climate Action through Grazing) is a multi-investigator, Genome Canada funded research project aimed at helping Canada meet its ambitious climate goal of net-zero C emissions by 2050.

Within CAT-G, the team is focused on understanding how beef cattle management decisions can affect ecosystem-level responses in grasslands such as soil C storage and the soil microbiome, vegetative growth, and cattle and soil GHG emissions.

Central to CAT-G is the adoption of a collaborative approach which brings together diverse perspectives for common purpose.

Team members include natural and social scientists, governmental researchers and decision makers, private producers and industry groups, as well as environmental groups.

Position summary

The Project Manager will serve as a senior manager for the Genome Canada, Climate Action through Grazing (CAT-G) interdisciplinary challenge team.

The CAT-G project is co-lead by researchers at the University of Alberta, with additional team members from UA, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan.

The Project Manager is the focal point for organization both within the project and with its external partners, and serves as an essential bridge between the project's scientific and administrative aspects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with overall project coordination, including project planning & implementation, purchasing, budgeting & cost control, scheduling, risk management, and on-going communications with diverse stakeholders inside and outside of the University.

Though this position is based within the Department of Biological Sciences (Faculty of Science), the project manager will also work closely with the Faculty of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences.

Duties

Assists the Academic coleads with designing and implementing of operational plans based upon the overall strategic vision of the Project including ongoing assessment of strategic plan, timelines, and deliverables
Is the principal point of contact between the Project and Genome Alberta/Genome Canada, feeforservice providers (e.g. Genome Quebec), and diverse stakeholders inside and outside the University
Works with the Finance Partner assigned to the area to monitor, analyze, forecast and report on financial position.
In conjunction with the Finance Partner, the Staff Service Centre, and Genome Canada/Alberta oversees the financial transactions across all sources of funds.
Maintains and evaluates current business processes for operational and financial efficiencies. Recommends options, strategies and proposals regarding budget allocations/reallocations and distribution of resources to support area priorities.
Purchases services, equipment and supplies.
Manages requests for building/room access.
In collaboration with the coleads and PIs will assist in the development and maintenance of data management plans and sample inventory systems.
In collaboration with the HR Partner for the area, provides advice and support on human resource issues. HR responsibilities include day to day administrative tasks, appointments, contracts, reappointments, onboarding and off boarding, maintaining/updating training and safety processes and documentation
Contributes to the creation of an environment where diverse ideas, perspectives and achievements are recognized, rewarded and celebrated.
Organise research project symposia, con