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Research Chair - Paul Charette Sustainable Construction Manitoba
Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC)
Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC)
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available
SALARY: $93,043 - $124,618 per annum
POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.
Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of the Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC), the Applied Research Chair in Sustainable Construction will lead industry-driven research on sustainable housing challenges, building efficiency, construction productivity and innovation and related topics. The Chair will work directly with clients and partners, negotiate agreements, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Key responsibilities include identifying grant opportunities, cultivating industry partnerships, and writing proposals to secure funding. Beyond grant revenue, the Chair must generate fee-for-service income by providing consultancy and testing services. Building strong connections with industry organizations, government agencies, and community partners is essential to translate research into practical tools and guidelines that benefit BETAC and its collaborators.
Reporting to the Director of the Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC), the Applied Research Chair in Sustainable Construction will lead industry-driven research on sustainable housing challenges, building efficiency, construction productivity and innovation and related topics. The Chair will work directly with clients and partners, negotiate agreements, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Key responsibilities include identifying grant opportunities, cultivating industry partnerships, and writing proposals to secure funding. Beyond grant revenue, the Chair must generate fee-for-service income by providing consultancy and testing services. Building strong connections with industry organizations, government agencies, and community partners is essential to translate research into practical tools and guidelines that benefit BETAC and its collaborators.
This role extends beyond student and instructor engagement. While collaborating and engaging RRC Polytech instructors on applied research programs and overseeing co-op students, the Chair will also drive projects that secure industry funding. With the support of BETAC Director, the Chair will develop and deliver training courses and workshops to help industry meet evolving building codes, standards, and efficiency requirements. The Chair will work within BETAC’s mandate and support the achievement of performance metrics and fulfillment of commitments to funders and clients. Success will be measured by meeting targets related to grant funding, industry-sponsored projects, and training enrollments, with regular reporting on revenue generation, partnership development, and real-world impact.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A PhD in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a closely related discipline. Areas of specialization may include high-performance buildings, sustainable construction, energy efficiency, HVAC systems, indoor environmental quality, construction innovation, or climate-resilient design and retrofitting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Several years of industry-gained experience in home/building construction, building codes, and promoting innovation in construction technologies
- Experience in research program management with proven success in securing research funding (e.g., NSERC, SSHRC, Natural Resources Canada)
- Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with industry organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to design and deliver training courses, workshops, or professional development programs that address evolving building codes, standards, and efficiency requirements
- Experience integrating applied research into academic programming, including mentoring co-op students and collaborating with instructors
- Strong project management skills including creating and managing project budgets and projections, with experience negotiating agreements, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality results on schedule
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by publications, technical reports, and presentations to both academic and industry audiences
- Effective human resource and financial management skills
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing research/technical teams
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.
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