Date Posted: 09/09/2025
Req ID: 45105
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058644

 

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science is a tech innovation powerhouse and continues to rank among the world’s top computer science departments. Our esteemed faculty boasts accolades such as two Turing Awards, along with many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is driving the future of tech in the country.

Your opportunity:

As a recent addition to the computer science portfolio, and in collaboration with our industry partners, we are in the process of building industry research labs that provide an environment where long-term collaborative research between our faculty, students and industry partners can thrive.

Working within this group, the Research Lab Manager is critical to supporting stakeholder management and operational set-up and plans for our new industry research lab initiative. The incumbent will be part of a highly professional, collaborative and supporting team, and will be critical in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of this initiative.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
• Providing potential industry collaborators with detailed information on policies and procedures that must be adhered to while working within the university environment
• Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of research projects; developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Overseeing day-to-day operational needs for one or more labs/workshops
• Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

• Master's Degree in technology, commerce, economics, administration or management, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in external relations, business development, stakeholder relations and/or venture management, with a combination of project, program and product management
• Experience overseeing research activities or computing research lab operations, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing operational plans and processes, and coordinating budgets, space, resources, and equipment.
• Significant project management experience for complex projects, including the ability to set priorities, schedules, leverage and adjust allocation of limited resources, meet deadlines, liaise with multi-site stakeholders, and resolve disputes.
• Experience building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and research engagement activities including presenting on research findings and initiatives at conferences, workshops, and outreach events.
• Experience with forecasting, planning, and monitoring complex budgets. Experience reconciling and reporting on complex funding accounts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing research proposals, briefing documents, narrative and financial reports, grant applications and contracts.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple and competing demands simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and foster networks of contacts and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve issues in a creative and effective manner.
• Exceptional ability to exercise judgement and independent decision making.
• Ability to act with tact, discretion and maintain confidentiality.

To be successful in this role you will be:

 

• Achievement oriented
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Team player

 

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to the University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline. Given the nature of the position, a significant degree of regular onsite presence is required. 

 

For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca. 

 

Closing Date: 09/17/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.