Research Security and Compliance Advisor - Kingston, Canada - Queen's University

Queen's University
Queen's University
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Kingston, Canada

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About Queen's University
Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

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Job Summary

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Reporting to the Director, Research Security, Data and Privacy, the Research Security and Compliance Advisor ('the Advisor') holds a strategic position within the VP Research Portfolio providing collaborative and proactive support for researchers on activities pertaining to research security and research funding compliance with an objective of strengthening the integrity and stature of research at Queen's.


With a strong awareness of research security best practices, regulatory guidelines and available resources, including open-source intelligence resources, the Advisor provides project management services, training and targeted guidance and support to faculty members in their consideration and adherence to research security initiatives and funding compliance procedures and policies.

For example, the Advisor may work one-on-one with faculty members through the relevant workflows to assist in the assessment of research security risks associated with a project, including supporting the conduct of due diligence on partners and collaborators.

The Advisor may also support faculty members in the completion of required documents, such as applicant/awardee/partner disclosures, project risk mitigation plans, and annual or other reports pertaining to research security and compliance.

The Advisor develops processes that enable post-award tracking of ongoing compliance with funding requirements, and collaborates with stakeholder departments and research service colleagues, including Research Project Advisors and Research Legal Counsel in the interpretation, implementation and review of legal, research security and compliance requirements.

The Advisor also oversees development and implementation of educational initiatives, strategies and plans, including facilitating training which satisfy university and agency policies, as well as Federal, provincial, and potentially international, regulations governing the conduct of research.

The Advisor is responsible for maintaining and monitoring audit and regulatory updates and compliance expectations, making recommendations to senior management within the Vice-Principal Research portfolio.


What you will do

  • Maintains current knowledge of policies, procedures and regulatory structures. Ensures compliance with funding policies and processes (internal and external), apprising management of compliance issues and/or risks.
  • Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

  • Master's Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires a professional designation, certification, or other qualification, or ongoing learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience

  • More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
Experience in planning and/or managing projects considered an asset.

Experience in data, trend analysis and reporting considered an asset.

Experience in program analysis and reporting considered an asset.


Experience in writing, interviewing, reviewing, editing and/or proofreading internal and/or external communications and documents considered an asset (e.g., social media, policy manuals, newletters, handbooks, legal documents, forms/templates, blogs, training/reference materials, technical documents, webinars, etc.).


Experience monitoring, evaluating and testing records, processes and/or systems to assess compliance with applicable laws, agreements, contracts, and/or policies considered an asset (e.g., IT systems audits, financial audits, operational audits, etc.).

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset.

Previous experience developing and delivering workshops considered an asset.

  • Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

  • Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or significant work experience.
  • Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation on highly complex issues and/or where the outcome may be contentious.
  • Interaction with others requires highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively persuade, negotiate, counsel, and/or consult.
  • Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
  • Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
  • Identify in advance when the in
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