Job Details

Date Posted: 06/22/2026

Req ID: 48871

Faculty/Division: VP - Research

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Director, Operations, Research Safety & Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, and with scientific advice from the Chairs of the University safety committees (IBBC, ILSC, LSC and IRPC), the Manager, Research Regulatory Affairs manages the University's regulatory compliance programs including but not limited to compliance plans, asset management (equipment), methods and techniques to achieve institutional compliance, work assignments for staff, duties and direct responsibilities of the Health and Safety Officers.

The Manager serves as the primary Biological Safety Officer for institutional licences under the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) and communicates with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other regulatory agencies as needed on behalf of the institutional licence holder delegate, the Associate Vice-President (Research, Oversight and Compliance). The Manager oversees activities related to the institutional biosafety and biosecurity program and the institutional radiation safety program, as well as expands and creates parity across other federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory obligations, such as Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). ...

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in microbiology or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Five (5) years’ relevant experience leading biosafety and bio-risk management programs in a large academic setting, including experience conducting internal investigations of incidents, developing and advising on program development, policies, procedures, protocols and manuals as they align with the regulatory practices and requirements. Experience with regulatory oversight of high-containment environments. Experience in emergency response and planning. Staff management experience is strongly preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of academic research laboratory processes, equipment and facilities. Ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse clients. Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with senior administrative and academic administrators as well as Union leaders and regulators in a manner which facilitates cooperation. Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and as part of a team. Superior organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving orientation.

Other: Ability to use monitoring and sampling equipment and personal computer. Knowledge of biological materials, biological safety and containment practices and principals and environmental regulatory compliance. Must possess valid driver’s licence.

Closing Date: 07/16/2026,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea: PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 5 -- Hiring Zone: $120,499 - $140,583 -- Broadband Salary Range: $120,499 - $200,831

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial