Manager in Edmonton

You are a collaborative leader who is energized by advancing research and innovation. You bring both strategic vision and operational excellence, enabling researchers and clinicians to achieve meaningful outcomes that improve patient care and services. You thrive in complex environments, build strong partnerships, and inspire others through your passion for discovery, learning and impact.

The Manager, Covenant Health Research Centre is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and continued growth of the Research Centre. Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager oversees research administration, stakeholder engagement, research development, funding and grant support, partnership cultivation, and team leadership.

This role serves as a key advisor on research strategy and innovation and works collaboratively with internal and external partners to strengthen research capacity, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance Covenant Health's research priorities.

Description: Exceptional care begins with discovery. Every advancement in patient care, every improvement in health outcomes, and every innovative solution starts with asking questions and finding evidence-based answers. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager for the Covenant Health Research Centre (CHRC) to lead and advance a dynamic research environment that supports excellence in healthcare, innovation and knowledge translation. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of health research while partnering with clinicians, physicians, researchers, academic institutions, and health system leaders across Alberta.

The Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the CHRC, ensuring the effective planning, delivery and growth of research programs and initiatives. The role is responsible for managing research operations, supervising staff, fostering partnerships with industry, government, academic institutions and community stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and funding requirements. The Manager promotes excellence and innovation in research, supports organizational objectives and contributes to the development of a collaborative and high-performing research environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership
• Research development and growth
• Funding and partnerships
• Operational excellence
• Resource management
• Compliance and governance
• Measurement and reporting
• Team leadership

This position is non-unionized.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Research Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a research, innovation, academic, healthcare or applied research environment.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Experience with grant funding, proposal development, and research administration.
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships with external stakeholders.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, funding mechanisms, and research ethics.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with project management, reporting and data analysis tools.
• Progressive leadership experience in health research, research administration, innovation or an academic health environment.
• Financial management and budgeting expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD is considered an asset.

Hiring Requirements: The following must be provided prior to your first day of work: Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference: Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.