Research Program Manager
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B
Job Title
Research Program Manager
Department
Research | Jenkins Mental Health & Substance Use | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range
$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
March 24, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
June 14, 2027
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Research Manager position. The Research Manager will work with Wellstream (
), a recently established interdisciplinary research centre focused on generating innovative solutions to strengthening mental health and reducing substance use harms for children, youth, and their communities. Wellstream is housed in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, one of the world’s top research institutions (
). The School of Nursing is an outstanding academic unit, has an international reputation for research and scholarship, and has a vision characterized by social relevance and excellence. The School offers a full range of innovative programs, including an intensive upper-division BSN, MN-NP, MSN and PhD program.
Working directly with Dr. Emily Jenkins, the Scientific Director of Wellstream, the Research Manager will oversee the planning and development of Wellstream’s research portfolio focused on mental health promotion and substance use harm prevention, and support project management and programming implementation. They will also work strategically to build and expand relevant relationships with community and academic partners, lead the planning and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, develop and implement knowledge mobilization strategies and products, and mentor other research staff and trainees.
Wellstream is seeking applications from individuals with experience bridging research and practice in educational or community settings, who are interested in furthering their community-engaged and participatory research career and contributing to a scholarly environment committed to impacting practice and policy to address the determinants of wellbeing and creating conditions that foster positive mental health and reduce substance use harms for children, youth and their communities.
WORK PERFORMED
Research and Project Management:
- responsible for all aspects of project management, including planning and communications for multiple research projects
- develop and implement project action plans and timelines
- oversee ethics and grant applications
- ensure adequate human resources and supplies
- engage with community partners
- oversee research budget management and forecasting
- facilitate various team meetings, including with diverse partners working across sectors
Data Collection, Data Analysis, Supervision of Research Trainees and Knowledge Mobilization:
- plan and oversee data collection
- lead analyses and interpretations of qualitative and quantitative datasets
- lead the production of community and academic reports, policy briefs, communication strategies, interest holder engagement materials, public-facing knowledge products, manuscripts and conference presentations
Partnership and Relationship Management:
- build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners across education, health, and policy sectors at provincial and national levels in collaboration with the Scientific Director
- coordinate multi-interest holder engagement processes
- represent Wellstream in advisory and working groups
- ensure that partnership activities align with the centre's commitment to equity and community-driven research
The Research Manager will work out of Wellstream’s offices, located at the UBC School of Nursing (Vancouver).
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The quality of the project outputs and the performance of project trainees, assistants and consultants will be affected.
Supervision Received
Dr. Emily Jenkins will provide direct supervision. The Research Manager will work with wide latitude, exercising a considerable amount of autonomy, discretion and initiative in determining work procedures and methods.
Supervision Given
The Research Manager will provide direct supervision of project trainees and research assistants and manage the work of external consultants.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
-
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
-
PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., education, nursing, public health, psychology) from a recognized academic institution.
-
Experience with Canadian K-12 education systems or other similar education systems required.
-
Demonstrated research interests in child, youth, and community mental health and substance use, population health, and social determinants of health.
-
Experience in curriculum development, program design, and/or implementation support.
-
Experience working with or within a national or provincial education and/or health organization
-
Expertise working in a research environment using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
-
Experience with research design and analysis involving survey research, population-based datasets, multi-site qualitative datasets, and intervention research.
-
Experience working and conducting research with people of diverse genders, sexual orientations, and socio-cultural backgrounds.
-
Demonstrated project management expertise and experience with multi-year, multi-site research studies.
-
Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to publish.
-
Effective leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills.
-
Strong foundation in research design and measurement, including mixed-methods design, implementation research, and participatory approaches.
-
Enthusiasm for intellectual rigor and community engagement.
-
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-interest holder partnerships across education, health, and policy sectors.
-
Ability to be thorough, accurate and bring a high level of attention to detail.
-
Willingness to work productively in a self-directed manner according to deadlines.
-
Excellent interpersonal skills.
About Us
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.
Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at
workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca
.
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Research Program Manager
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B
Job Title
Research Program Manager
Department
Research | Jenkins Mental Health & Substance Use | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science
Compensation Range
$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
March 24, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
June 14, 2027
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Research Manager position. The Research Manager will work with Wellstream (
), a recently established interdisciplinary research centre focused on generating innovative solutions to strengthening mental health and reducing substance use harms for children, youth, and their communities. Wellstream is housed in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, one of the world’s top research institutions (
). The School of Nursing is an outstanding academic unit, has an international reputation for research and scholarship, and has a vision characterized by social relevance and excellence. The School offers a full range of innovative programs, including an intensive upper-division BSN, MN-NP, MSN and PhD program.
Working directly with Dr. Emily Jenkins, the Scientific Director of Wellstream, the Research Manager will oversee the planning and development of Wellstream’s research portfolio focused on mental health promotion and substance use harm prevention, and support project management and programming implementation. They will also work strategically to build and expand relevant relationships with community and academic partners, lead the planning and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, develop and implement knowledge mobilization strategies and products, and mentor other research staff and trainees.
Wellstream is seeking applications from individuals with experience bridging research and practice in educational or community settings, who are interested in furthering their community-engaged and participatory research career and contributing to a scholarly environment committed to impacting practice and policy to address the determinants of wellbeing and creating conditions that foster positive mental health and reduce substance use harms for children, youth and their communities.
WORK PERFORMED
Research and Project Management:
- responsible for all aspects of project management, including planning and communications for multiple research projects
- develop and implement project action plans and timelines
- oversee ethics and grant applications
- ensure adequate human resources and supplies
- engage with community partners
- oversee research budget management and forecasting
- facilitate various team meetings, including with diverse partners working across sectors
Data Collection, Data Analysis, Supervision of Research Trainees and Knowledge Mobilization:
- plan and oversee data collection
- lead analyses and interpretations of qualitative and quantitative datasets
- lead the production of community and academic reports, policy briefs, communication strategies, interest holder engagement materials, public-facing knowledge products, manuscripts and conference presentations
Partnership and Relationship Management:
- build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners across education, health, and policy sectors at provincial and national levels in collaboration with the Scientific Director
- coordinate multi-interest holder engagement processes
- represent Wellstream in advisory and working groups
- ensure that partnership activities align with the centre's commitment to equity and community-driven research
The Research Manager will work out of Wellstream’s offices, located at the UBC School of Nursing (Vancouver).
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The quality of the project outputs and the performance of project trainees, assistants and consultants will be affected.
Supervision Received
Dr. Emily Jenkins will provide direct supervision. The Research Manager will work with wide latitude, exercising a considerable amount of autonomy, discretion and initiative in determining work procedures and methods.
Supervision Given
The Research Manager will provide direct supervision of project trainees and research assistants and manage the work of external consultants.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
-
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
-
PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., education, nursing, public health, psychology) from a recognized academic institution.
-
Experience with Canadian K-12 education systems or other similar education systems required.
-
Demonstrated research interests in child, youth, and community mental health and substance use, population health, and social determinants of health.
-
Experience in curriculum development, program design, and/or implementation support.
-
Experience working with or within a national or provincial education and/or health organization
-
Expertise working in a research environment using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
-
Experience with research design and analysis involving survey research, population-based datasets, multi-site qualitative datasets, and intervention research.
-
Experience working and conducting research with people of diverse genders, sexual orientations, and socio-cultural backgrounds.
-
Demonstrated project management expertise and experience with multi-year, multi-site research studies.
-
Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to publish.
-
Effective leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills.
-
Strong foundation in research design and measurement, including mixed-methods design, implementation research, and participatory approaches.
-
Enthusiasm for intellectual rigor and community engagement.
-
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-interest holder partnerships across education, health, and policy sectors.
-
Ability to be thorough, accurate and bring a high level of attention to detail.
-
Willingness to work productively in a self-directed manner according to deadlines.
-
Excellent interpersonal skills.
About Us
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.
Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at
workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca
.