Manager, Compliance & Special Investigations, Research Security

Position Overview

The Research Security team in the Research Services Office invites applications for a Manager, Compliance & Special Investigations. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Research Services Office (RSO) works with the University of Calgary's research community to advance research enterprise. RSO aims to increase sponsored research revenue, reduce financial, reputational and market risk and manage compliance for the university.
The University of Calgary is building a robust research security team within the Research Services Office to act as one stop shop for information on research security and coordinate and report on the 5 vectors of Research Security which include: Intellectual Property, Partnerships, Cyber Security, People and Physical Security.

Within RSO, Research Security acts as a resource to faculty and to the research enterprise to navigate new and changing requirements from the federal and provincial governments and international regulations on national security guidelines related to research partnerships. It serves as a one-stop shop in providing information and guidance on how to safeguard research from theft, interference, or unwanted transfer of knowledge and that results in ways individuals and teams do not intend.

Research Security is a division comprised of three units that include: Education and Outreach, Due Diligence and Compliance, Mitigation, and Special Investigations. This position will lead the Compliance and Special Investigations team.

Research Security will provide guidance, identify, and mitigate risks and become a center of expertise on open-source intelligence gathering, export controls and sanctions. It will have three lines of work which include education/awareness, due diligence, mitigation and compliance.

The Manager reports to the Director, Research Security and will create processes and policy to ensure all partner agreements risk mitigation plans are reviewed and monitored. The manager will ensure all questions from within the institution are reviewed and responded and that high-risk profiles are escalated and handled in an appropriate manner by creating processes and policies.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Establishes the guidelines and risk mitigation plans for partnership agreements
• Oversees the review of applications, risk assessment forms and creation of mitigation forms for quality and compliance with granting agency regulations
• Liaises with other units within the University of Calgary to develop coordinated compliance mechanism and vetting processes
• Directs the workload of a team of staff
• Supervises a team of Analysts in support of their mandate
• Responsible for mentorship, hiring, performance management, disciplinary action up to and including termination, and training
• Exercises considerable independent judgment and discretion to ensure the development of risk identification / mitigations strategies related to partnership agreements and others with national security considerations minimize institutional financial and reputational risk
• Manages institutional processes related to developing / executing project management strategies for the development of major and complex partnership agreements
• Builds and oversees the process for developing/implementing identification and mitigation strategies for complex files on sensitive areas of research or partners
• Reviews, researchers and provide information on complex files and cases using open-source intelligence gathering techniques
• Ensures compliance reports are developed on time, accurately, and in accordance with government guidelines (federal, provincial or international) and internal controls and processes

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University undergraduate degree required with a Masters degree preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Experience in running a Secretariate and working with diverse stakeholders
• Background in investigations, compliance and monitoring or national security experience, as well as a background in intellectual property management is an asset
• Minimum of seven years of experience in leading teams and advancing security within a research intensive or post-secondary environment, government agency or similar complex organization
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of staff is required with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Customer service attitude, with demonstrated problem-solving ability and a keen eye for detail required
• An understanding of the Alberta provincial context and the interplay between federal and provincial stakeholders in establishing research security norms and best practices
• Experience working with Federal ministries/agencies, particularly in the security and innovation context
• Experience developing of security components for research and innovation applications, proposals and partnerships, including advising on relevant security processes and approvals
• Experience and knowledge of university policies and procedures and an understanding of the University's organizational structure, including its governance is a strong asset
• Knowledge of geo-political context relevant to research and innovation is an asset

Application Deadline:  February 14, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.