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Department:

Applied Research

Position Type:

Fixed Term Administrative

Salary Range:

$53.24-$66.56-Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

May 18, 2026

Length of Contract:

2 Years

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

April 21, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Applied Research, the Project Manager is responsible for providing professional project management leadership. The incumbent is responsible for leading and coordinating research projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they meet research, operational, financial, and partnership expectations. The role bridges research teams, industry partners, funding bodies, and internal stakeholders, enabling successful delivery of innovation-focused work that is aligned with the College’s Strategic and Academic priorities.

The incumbent is responsible to define project requirements and is accountable for all project work during each process of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and close-out. The Project Manager develops project proposals, defines scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements, change management and communication plans, and training plans, while managing the day-to-day execution of project activities to achieve key milestones. They also contribute to the identification and development of applied research opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment. The incumbent serves as the central liaison among researchers, principal investigators, faculty, students, industry partners, the Research Ethics Board, funding agencies, etc. ensuring effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing budgets and expenditures, maintaining compliance with institutional, contractual, and funding-agency requirements, and producing accurate reports and documentation. The incumbent is accountable for delivering the identified project objectives and reporting requirements on time and within budget. The Project Manager is responsible for closely monitoring the budget, spending to date and the expected spending to ensure the project is delivered within budget and in accordance with the funding agreement guideline for eligible expenses. This role also monitors risks, implements mitigation strategies to keep projects on track, and support research teams by coordinating tasks, allocarting resources, and ensuring overall project quality and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Initiation and Delivery

• Identifies and develops applied research opportunities in collaboration with faculty and external partners, ensuring alignment with College’s Strategic and Academic priorities;
• Facilitates early-stage discussions to shape concepts into viable applied research projects;
• Aligns partner needs with faculty expertise, institutional strengths, and funding opportunities;
• Collaborates with College and project stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements and to complete all required project management documentation, i.e., project management plan, project scope documentation, project schedules, project budget, etc;
• Develops and writes project proposals, defines scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements;
• Organizes, manages, prioritizes and is accountable for all project deliverables;
• Manages the team members’ completion of project work and manages and resolves resource allocation conflicts;
• Ensures that the project objectives defined and delivered align with the strategic goals of the College;
• Assesses and manages risks and issues in the context of the project and follows the appropriate escalation procedures, as required;
• Ensures that project deliverables adhere to quality and customer service standards;
• Ensures that all appropriate project deliverables adhere to an appropriate approval process;
• Engages in contingency planning, as required, and recommends and implements solutions;
• Maintains detailed project records of the life of the project and shares information as necessary;
• Conducts regular status meetings as required to effectively and efficiently manage the project work and remain aligned with the project schedule.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Provides professional project management leadership;
• Communicates project objectives, requirements, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines to the project stakeholders and team members;
• Provides project progress updates to the appropriate organizational governance committees;
• Keeps the key stakeholders aware of progress on each project;
• Advises, escalates and provides solutions to issues and risks;
• Ensures that the status reporting process is adhered to consistently;
• Coordinates with and/or manages external resources and vendors, as required;
• Engages faculty and external partners to identify emerging needs and opportunities for applied research collaboration;
• Responsible for key milestones for roll out, change management and communication plan and training requirement.

Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) year degree in one of Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Technology or a related field; Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education.

• Minimum seven (7) years' experience:

  • At least five (5) years of project management experience with a strong record of delivering quality project outcomes within the defined scope, time, and cost parameters;
  • Experience leading applied research projects;
  • Experience leading teams and managing deliverables in a matrix environment;
  • Experience working with and presenting to upper management and senior executives.

• Nice to have:

  • Project Management Certification, i.e. Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Requirements:

• Research Administration experience;

• Project/Program management demonstrated capability;

• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate well at varying levels of the College hierarchy;

• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and presentation skills;

• Results driven and self-motivated;

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;

• Customer focused with strong analytical skills;

• Excellent leadership, motivational, and conflict resolution skills.

• Vacancy is for position P21280

• The position is paid at Payband 11

This position is eligible for hybrid work (3 days per week on-site at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus ) in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion ), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development . Availability depends on role and employment status .
• Company Culture : Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) : We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation
• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change) .

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Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com . While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.