Research Data Manager

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:
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Final date to receive applications: 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.

How you'll contribute

Research Data Framework Development & Implementation

Develop, implement, and maintain institutional research data management policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines

Ensure alignment with Tri-Agency RDM Policy, privacy and access legislation, cybersecurity requirements, ethics frameworks, and SAIT data governance practices

Translate policy requirements into operational practices that are practical, scalable, and fit for diverse research contexts

Provide institutional guidance to support unbiased, ethical, and responsible research data practices

Systems, Tracking, and Process Design

Design and coordinate institutional systems, workflows, and tools to manage and track research data across the research lifecycle

Collaborate with IT Services and other stakeholders to recommend appropriate solutions for data storage, access control, retention, archiving, and disposal

Support implementation of systems that balance compliance, usability, security, and research needs

Training, Education, and Researcher Support

Develop and deliver training, guidance, and resources for faculty, staff, and students on research data management requirements and best practices

Create documentation, templates, and toolkits to support consistent adoption of institutional RDM practices

Provide consultative support to research teams on RDM planning, compliance, and implementation

Institutional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a central point of coordination for research data management across Research Services, IT, Privacy, Legal, Ethics, the Library, academic schools, and research units Consider removing this line to reduce redundancy if it stays in the Opportunity summary

Facilitate alignment between research data practices and broader institutional governance, compliance, and risk management processes

Exercise indirect leadership by influencing, advising, and guiding stakeholders to achieve shared institutional outcomes

Continuous Improvement & Change Enablement

Monitor emerging trends, standards, and regulatory changes related to research data management

Identify opportunities to enhance institutional practices, tools, and processes

Support change adoption by promoting awareness, understanding, and integration of responsible data stewardship practices across the institution

What you bring

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Data Management, Research Administration, Library/Information Studies, Information Systems, or a related field

Master's degree in a related discipline would be considered an asset

5-7 years progressive experience in research data management, data governance, research administration, or a related field is required

Must have 3-5 years experience developing and implementing institutional policies, systems, or training programs

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is preferred

Research Data Management (RDM) certificates (, Portage Network, CARL, or equivalent) is preferred

Privacy certifications (, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, or Canadian privacy equivalents) would be considered an asset

Information security or data protection certifications (foundational level) is preferred

Research Administration/Compliance Training or certification related to Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy is preferred

Research ethics or…