"Director, Centre of Health Research, Innovation & Scholarship (Full-Time, Ongoing)"

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Director of the Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship (CHRIS). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of applied research and scholarship for the Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, and School of Education & Community Services.

CHRIS is a dynamic hub that empowers faculty and students to pursue scholarly excellence through support for publishing, presenting, grant applications, and research partnerships. It fosters a collaborative, innovative culture and connects researchers with industry, healthcare communities, and families—locally and globally.

This role is ideal for a leader passionate about advancing research that supports patients, families, and healthy communities, and who thrives in a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Key accountabilities include:

• Serve as the Institutional Research Chair for CHRIS.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for applied research, scholarship, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional and health industry priorities.
• Engage faculty and leadership in shaping research agendas and identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
• Support faculty in research dissemination, including abstracts, publications, and presentations.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, healthcare, and research organizations.
• Manage departmental budgets and research grants, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and financial performance.
• Lead efforts to secure funding through proposal development and grant applications.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment through mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee recruitment, evaluations, and personnel matters in compliance with organizational policies.
• Represent the institution on committees and working groups, and support integration of research into curriculum and learning environments.
• Actively contribute to the school’s leadership team, bringing innovation, expertise, and creativity to address challenges and shape future opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree and Nursing degree required.
• Current registration or eligibility for active status with the CRNS.
• Recent, relevant experience in research and scholarship, particularly within nursing or health-related fields.
• Proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including publication and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Experience engaging staff, patients, clients, and families in research and quality improvement is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience in academic or healthcare settings.
• Strong commitment to applied research, innovation, and scholarship, with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others in developing their own scholarly portfolios.