Original job description
November 4, 2026
GRANTS FACILITATION OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 8)
Faculty of Science
(Contractual Position to January 2, 2029)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval
DUTIES
Reporting to the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate) (ADRS) and the Dean of Science, and working closely with faculty, the Grants Facilitation Officer will have administrative responsibilities associated with research funding activities within the Faculty of Science. Duties include assisting faculty with research planning, development, review, and the processing of quality research funding applications; providing structural and content advice or recommendations for faculty consideration on research applications (based on program objectives, policies or guidelines, evaluation criteria, and requirements of the research funding agency and Memorial); working one-on-one with faculty to develop strategically optimal research portfolios and application timelines; contributing to the development of faculty administration policies and procedures; designing processes or procedures, implementing them, and managing them for the review and submission of major Tri-Agency grant competitions; preparing and delivering information bulletins and workshops on preparing successful NSERC grant applications; assisting faculty in identifying or targeting funding opportunities; consulting with local, provincial, and federal granting agencies to clarify application requirements and sponsor terms and conditions, and seeking, where feasible, informal feedback on applications to determine program fit for industry partnership applications; maintaining up-to-date program information and communicating changes, targeted opportunities, and internal deadlines to faculty; tracking application submissions and outcomes and generating statistical reports; liaising with funding agencies and local industry associations, companies, and colleague facilitators to plan and promote academic or industry research collaboration events; liaising with Research Initiatives and Services (RIS ;participating in various Faculty of Science initiatives such as the SEA conference, the monthly lunch-and-learn series, and NSERC and SURA fellowships; contributing to research initiatives in the Faculty; and performing other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Experience (3-5 years) in research administration in a post-secondary environment; graduation with a master's degree in science is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of and experience with research application critique methods are essential, as are strong computer skills and the ability to function effectively under pressure in a diverse academic or research community. The successful applicant will have excellent organizational and time-management skills; strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of university and funding agency research policies, as well as research experience, will be assets.
SALARY $64,361 - $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)
An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 8)
CLOSING DATE November 19, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.
If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Support faculty in planning, developing, reviewing, and submitting research funding applications, including major Tri-Agency competitions and NSERC grants. Advise on funding opportunities and application requirements, coordinate with funding agencies and industry partners, and maintain program information, submission tracking, and statistical reports.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of research administration experience in a post-secondary environment and a master’s degree in science, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Candidates should have strong research application critique, communication, organizational, time-management, and computer skills; knowledge of university and funding agency policies and research experience are assets.
Skills
- Research Administration
- Research Funding Applications
- Grant Application Review
- Research Planning
- Grant Writing Advice
- Funding Opportunity Identification
- Research Portfolio Development
- Grant Competition Management
- Workshop Delivery
- Funding Agency Liaison
- Industry Partnerships
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Statistical Reporting
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Administrative
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Research Administration
- Research Funding
- Grant Applications
- Tri-Agency
- NSERC
- SURA Fellowships
- Research Application Critique
- Research Planning
- Research Portfolio Development
- Funding Opportunities
- Grant Competition Management
- Application Timelines
- Funding Agency Policies
- Evaluation Criteria
- Industry Partnerships
- Research Collaboration
- Research Initiatives and Services
- Statistical Reporting
- Workshops
- Faculty Administration Policies
- Application Processing
- Program Requirements
- Sponsor Terms and Conditions
- Research Outcomes
