SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.
The Opportunity
One of ARIS’s research centers is the Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS). CIRUS is committed to enhancing the role of remotely piloted systems in data collection, processing, management, analytics, and dissemination, while also creating organizational efficiencies across different sectors and regulatory environments. The center aims to tackle significant industry challenges, including the innovative use of remotely piloted systems and sensors, as well as the customization, validation, analysis, and integration of data products derived from these systems. Reporting to the Research Chair of the CIRUS group, the Operational Lead will be responsible for the operations of the research group. This includes assisting with the preparation of high-quality proposals and reports, maintaining and improving business processes, implementing effective project management practices, and tracking internal project capacity and industry portfolios. In collaboration with the entire team, this position will work closely with the Research Chair to prepare funding proposals, oversee staffing and budgets, and enhance productivity through the development and refinement of management tools. The Operational Lead will also support day-to-day project management, deliverables, and productivity. Strategic responsibilities for this role include executing major facilities grants aimed at expanding the research group and collaborating with operational leads from other ARIS research groups. Additionally, this position will involve tracking and reporting metrics and financials for the institution and major funding partners.
Note: This is a 1 year temporary position.