The Academic Systems Office champions process consistency and continuous improvement across SAIT’s schools. Join a team that prides itself on responsive communication and respectful collaboration in pursuit of operational excellence.
The Opportunity
Job classification: M1100 - Manager
Salary range: $101,000 - $115,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, March 6th 2026
The Research Data Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining SAIT’s institutional framework for research data management (RDM). The role provides professional leadership in establishing policies, systems, processes, and guidance that support the responsible, secure, and compliant management of research data across its full lifecycle.
The position ensures alignment with Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy, privacy and security legislation, ethical requirements, and institutional data governance standards. Working collaboratively with IT Services, Privacy, Legal, Research Ethics, the Library, Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS), academic schools, and research units, it enables consistent adoption of RDM practices across the institution.
Reporting initially to the Director, Academic Systems and transitioning to the Research Services Office once established, the role supports researchers in meeting compliance obligations, develops institutional tools and processes for research data oversight, and contributes to risk mitigation, research integrity, and continuous improvement of research practices at SAIT.