Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Research Coordinator Research Project Flax to Fibre/Peter Gilgan Foundation Department/Unit Architecture Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S046-26 Employee Group Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001) Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 12 months Employment Type Part Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.872 Salary $56,000 per annum, prorated to $48,832 for 0.872 FTE Classification Provisional Statement About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary "Flax to Fibre" is an interdisciplinary research project funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiatives ( SARI ) SSHRC - NSERC research stream. The PI for the project, Jennifer Green (Textiles) is at NSCAD University. The project valorizes flax fibre as a product and byproduct feedstock for textiles, construction, and agriculture that is local, sustainable, and low carbon. It rejuvenates a lapsed flax fibre industry in Nova Scotia. Our research group is developing the utilization of flax shive (and other agriculture residues and byproducts from the processing of flax fibre) in construction materials. Other research disciplines supporting the work are in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Sustainability.

Peter Gilgan Foundation is a related research project exploring the utilization of flax shive in isolation. This is not interdisciplinary in nature, but provides in-depth characterization of flax’s use in cementitious block and loose fill insulation applications.

Reporting to the Director, Material Body Environment Laboratory ( MBEL ) the Research Coordinator supervises and executes a complex, multifactorial research topic and methodology. It is an active, integrated administrative and research performance role. It exists to ensure the integrative execution of project activities and outcomes internal to the research group and external with project partners. The job will seek to support the completion of prototypes, demonstrator, and material characterizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative operations across multiple grants, including budgeting, project timelines, data management, publications, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with university administration, external collaborators, industry partners, and sponsor organizations.
• Supervise grant-funded activities delivered by team members, including prototype and demonstrator development, carbon accounting, materials testing, and technical documentation.
• Independently and collaboratively execute technical project work, including prototype and demonstrator design, documentation, and construction.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Lead project health and safety activities by maintaining WHMIS certification, updating and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensuring team compliance.

Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Professional architectural degree with field experience in design and construction.
• Experience in project management, in construction or other industries.
• Understanding of sustainable construction principles and architectural design methodologies.
• Experience in carbon accounting.
• Ability to organize projects, work well with others, support direct-reports in a collaborative design and research environment.

Assets

• Academic and grant writing experience.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership [?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dal.ca%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fdalhousie%2Fpdf%2Fdept%2Fleaders%2F19186%20Core%20Competencies-Web%203.pdf&module=jobs&id=61058" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dal.ca%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fdalhousie%2Fpdf%2Fdept%2Fleaders%2F19186%20Core%20Competencies-Web%203.pdf&module=jobs&id=61058" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://cdn.dal.ca/­content/dam/­dalhousie/pdf/­dept/leaders/­19186%20Core%20Competencies-­Web%203.pdf]competencies, in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion - Adaptability - Knowledge & Thinking Skills - Communication - Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
03/09/2026

Close Date
03/16/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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