Position Information
Position Title
Project Coordinator, Applied Research
Position Summary
Exciting Opportunity: Project Coordinator – Research Partnerships & Student Engagement
Are you passionate about driving innovation and empowering student success? Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Project Coordinator to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of applied research and student training across our diverse research pillars.
Reporting to the Manager, Research Partnerships and Student Engagement, this highly collaborative role is perfect for a strategic thinker and proactive doer who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to bring research projects to life—coordinating timelines, communications, and reporting to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
But that’s not all—this role also leads the development and delivery of a comprehensive student training program, creating inclusive, consistent, and high-quality experiences for our research assistants. If you’re someone who values initiative, independence, and teamwork, and you’re ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Position Responsibilities
Student Engagement
- Support student training from recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, through to exit surveys and capturing student outcomes and success post-hire.
- Enhance the standard training provided to student research assistant (RA) to include;
- presentation skills, resume development, interview skills
- new technical and Applied Research topics
- implement an electronic badging system to improve visibility of acquired skills
- provide mandatory train-the-trainer training to RA supervisors
- Organize the student training modules to include formal training opportunities to participate in:
- Workshops and webinars on delivering presentations, effective communication, time and Project Management
- Advanced topics in Applied Research such as design thinking
- Ensure students are being coached by their supervisors and are growing their skills
- Develop electronic badging modules
- Identify opportunities to showcase Applied Research and support students to attend
Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN) Administration
- Metrics collection including uploading to Central Information System
- CARIN student coordination – hiring and guiding, general coordination (i.e. when we hire students to work with industry, etc)
- LinkedIn posts – Working with Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) MarComms material, create 1 post per month on an institute success story share with Regional Innovation Network operations lead (2 hrs per month) – Goal – To highlight how research and technology readiness level (TRL) advancement are integral to CARIN success
- CARIN meetings (Contribute to ‘Success Snapshot’ update for members, booking, agenda, logistics, minutes and follow up etc.)
- Send relevant events and updates to the CARIN Ops Lead for website updates
- Coordination with Olds’ CARIN Ops Admin and Community Futures CARIN Operations Lead (bi-weekly update meetings 1hr)
- Working with the CARIN Operations Lead – Support event planning and delivery: room booking, invites, AV, food, advertising, attendance lists, media release signage, media communications in collaboration with PSI MarComms departments
Research Partnership Development
- Support the Manager, Research Partnerships and Student Engagement with the coordination of regional events, workshops, and initiatives to promote innovation and knowledge exchange.
- Develop relationships with faculty and project leads to integrate student engagement into research activities.
- In collaboration with Manager, Research Partnerships and Student Engagement engage new clients and expand RDP’s network of collaborators, including both large enterprises and small-to-medium-sized businesses across various sectors.
- Supports the continuous improvement of process and administration of applied research activities in fulfillment of RDP policy and procedures for financial and operational management of applied research activities
- Stays current on trends in applied research and shares knowledge with colleagues
Required Qualifications
- 2-year diploma in Project Management, Business Administration, Communications/Public Relations
- 2-3 years of direct project managment or coordination
- Ability to champion and lead change; a proactive, collaborative, results-oriented style
- Ability to work in a dynamic, ever-changing, fast-paced environment with multiple demands, competing priorities and numerous deadlines
- Ability to use and interpret complex data to accurately advise and inform decision makers
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think outside the box, and apply creative solutions to issues presented
- Able to advance multiple operational initiatives and decision points within established timeframes and budgets
- Strong leadership and teambuilding skills
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion, and maintain confidentiality
- Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills
- Excellent oral, written, and technical skills
- Proven ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge and awareness of the operation of a post-secondary institution is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Salary or Hourly?
Salary
Salary
$62,965 - $73,660 annually
Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
2025-A-131
Employment Type
Term-Certain Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/02/2025
Position End Date (if term-certain)
06/29/2029
FTE
1.0FTE
Hours of Work
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Open Date
08/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Note to Applicant
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume