Kula Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (KSIC)
About the role
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Library
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
22 March 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1
Salary Grade
$69,052.00 - $89,791.00
Additional Posting Information
Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG9
Employee Group:
PEA - Regular
of Hires Needed
1
Category
Administrative and Support Services
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
The salary range for this position is:
-Recruitment range: $69,052 - $76,129 starting salarydetermined by the PEA Collective Agreement. -Performance range: $89,791salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary
Mandate: The Kula Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (KSIC) supports the research enterprise at UVic Libraries by fostering and sustaining research opportunities across all disciplines on campus that align the Kula: Library Futures Academy (KLFA) with the research needs of UVic faculty, students, and staff as well as the wider community. The position supports the creation of new local and international opportunities for transdisciplinary research and community collaboration. The KSIC also participates in the day-to-day operations of the UVic Libraries Kula: Library Futures academy, including service delivery, event planning, and building programs that support the Academy’s work.
Objectives:
- Support Kula program growth and innovation through strategic planning, platform implementation, programming and stakeholder engagement
- Draft grant applications, environmental scans, and reports in areas of strategic growth for the Academy
- Implement knowledge mobilization strategies (social media, web publishing, academic publishing) that articulate the value of Kula and transdisciplinary work
- Maintain and evolve program documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with best practices, international standards, and library priorities in transdisciplinary collaboration
Job Requirements
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a research-focused undergraduate degree plus a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in an academic library.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Commitment to truth, reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Knowledge of academic library customs and workflows in research support.
- Strong research mobilization experience within academic libraries.
- Strong technical proficiency with web publishing/content development (WikiMedia, Wordpress, Social Media platforms)
- Demonstrated organizational skills in meeting deadlines (grant applications)
- Demonstrated experience working in transdisciplinary spaces or across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience working in international contexts.
- Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
- Experience writing briefing notes, grants, and web copy.
- Knowledge of current academic library conditions and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Orientation toward continuous improvement and effective development of technological platforms that serve research needs.
- Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes
**Territory Acknowledgement:**We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
**Equity Statement:**UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
**Accessibility Statement:**If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
**What UVic Offers:**To learn more click here
About University of Victoria
As a top-ranked university on Canada's West Coast, we're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems. We're guided by our principles, our extraordinary natural and cultural environment and our deep respect for learning that has come before. #UVic
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Kula Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (KSIC)
About the role
Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Library
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
22 March 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1
Salary Grade
$69,052.00 - $89,791.00
Additional Posting Information
Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG9
Employee Group:
PEA - Regular
of Hires Needed
1
Category
Administrative and Support Services
About this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
The salary range for this position is:
-Recruitment range: $69,052 - $76,129 starting salarydetermined by the PEA Collective Agreement. -Performance range: $89,791salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary
Mandate: The Kula Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (KSIC) supports the research enterprise at UVic Libraries by fostering and sustaining research opportunities across all disciplines on campus that align the Kula: Library Futures Academy (KLFA) with the research needs of UVic faculty, students, and staff as well as the wider community. The position supports the creation of new local and international opportunities for transdisciplinary research and community collaboration. The KSIC also participates in the day-to-day operations of the UVic Libraries Kula: Library Futures academy, including service delivery, event planning, and building programs that support the Academy’s work.
Objectives:
- Support Kula program growth and innovation through strategic planning, platform implementation, programming and stakeholder engagement
- Draft grant applications, environmental scans, and reports in areas of strategic growth for the Academy
- Implement knowledge mobilization strategies (social media, web publishing, academic publishing) that articulate the value of Kula and transdisciplinary work
- Maintain and evolve program documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with best practices, international standards, and library priorities in transdisciplinary collaboration
Job Requirements
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a research-focused undergraduate degree plus a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in an academic library.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Commitment to truth, reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Knowledge of academic library customs and workflows in research support.
- Strong research mobilization experience within academic libraries.
- Strong technical proficiency with web publishing/content development (WikiMedia, Wordpress, Social Media platforms)
- Demonstrated organizational skills in meeting deadlines (grant applications)
- Demonstrated experience working in transdisciplinary spaces or across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience working in international contexts.
- Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.
- Experience writing briefing notes, grants, and web copy.
- Knowledge of current academic library conditions and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Orientation toward continuous improvement and effective development of technological platforms that serve research needs.
- Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes
**Territory Acknowledgement:**We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
**Equity Statement:**UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
**Accessibility Statement:**If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
**What UVic Offers:**To learn more click here
About University of Victoria
As a top-ranked university on Canada's West Coast, we're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems. We're guided by our principles, our extraordinary natural and cultural environment and our deep respect for learning that has come before. #UVic