Center Manager - Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach
University of AlbertaCenter Manager - Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach
Job Identification 3775
Posting Date 04/17/2026, 08:36 PM
Apply Before 5/18/2026
Job Schedule Full Time
Locations
Edmonton, AB, Canada
(On-site)
Category Type Extension and Outreach
Position Type Trust Research Academic Staff (TRAS)
College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences
Faculty/Department Engineering
Annual Salary Range $109,619 to $150,727
About the Team
About the Team
The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/engineering/index.html is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.
Description
This position has an initial appointment of 3 years.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Centre Manager for the University of Alberta's https://www.ualberta.ca/en/centre-hydrogen-innovation-workforce-development-outreach/index.html. Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will serve as the key strategic and operational resource responsible for strategic execution, financial integrity, and administrative compliance. The Manager's role is to interface between the extensive internal network of UofA hydrogen researchers and the external network of government, industry, and funding partners, supporting the Director in translating the Center's tripartite mandate—Innovation, Workforce Development, and Outreach—into measurable outcomes.
This position operates within the administrative structure of the University of Alberta, navigating the relationship between the academic Centre, centralized Shared Services, and individual researchers supporting hydrogen work within all Engineering Departments and Faculties across campus (Science, ALES, Arts, Education, etc.). The role is instrumental in ensuring operational excellence and strategic resource deployment by driving business development, networking, and securing strategic funding (e.g., large, sponsored research projects and program envelopes through funding sources like MITACS), all necessary to deliver on Alberta's Hydrogen Roadmap pillars and achieve the University's vision for global energy transition.
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Operations
• Director’s Delegate: Act as the primary strategic resource for the Director, representing the Centre to external partners and translating the tripartite mandate (Innovation, Workforce, Outreach) into measurable outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring alignment between academic research, centralized University Shared Services, and diverse Faculty departments.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a small administrative team, fostering a culture of collaboration and advancing Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) initiatives.
2. Financial Stewardship & Business Development
• Strategic Funding: Lead business development to secure large-scale programmatic funding (e.g., MITACS, government grants, and private endowments).
• Budget Oversight: Manage operating budgets and ensure compliance with institutional policies and Research Administrative Services (RAS) requirements.
• Risk Mitigation: Provide high-level financial oversight to ensure the long-term fiscal health and integrity of the Centre’s various funding envelopes.
3. Workforce Development & Programming
• Program Design: Direct the development of specialized training, co-op placements, and curriculum focused on "future skills" for the emerging hydrogen economy.
• Needs Assessment: Identify sector-wide skill gaps and secure the external grants or partnerships necessary to fund capacity-building mandates.
• Impact Reporting: Evaluate program performance and prepare reports demonstrating the results of workforce initiatives.
4. Industry Liaison & Tech Commercialization
• Partnership Brokering: Interface with industry leaders to de-risk technology adoption and coordinate high-level corporate outreach.
• Commercialization Support: Collaborate with the VP-International and Enterprise (VP-IE) and technology incubators to streamline IP pathways.
• Technical Assessment: Apply knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) to align research outputs with market needs and investment timelines.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Influence
• Strategic Networking: Build and sustain relationships with government policy advisors, industrial collaborators, and Indigenous partners.
• Policy Advocacy: Translate complex research into evidence-based recommendations to influence provincial and federal hydrogen strategies.
• Public Outreach: Oversee education campaigns addressing public perception, safety, and the environmental benefits of hydrogen technology.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• A Master’s degree is highly preferred in a relevant strategic field (e.g., Business Administration, Public Administration, Research Management, or a related Engineering/Science Management discipline).
• A relevant undergraduate degree combined with extensive specialized experience, may be considered.
Essential Knowledge
• Hydrogen Literacy: Deep understanding of hydrogen technology, Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), market drivers, and provincial/federal policy pathways.
• Funding Ecosystem: Familiarity with the hydrogen R&D funding landscape, including large-scale institutional envelopes (e.g., MITACS).
• Institutional Operations: Knowledge of university administrative procedures, financial management, and multi-source operational funding.
Core Skills & Abilities
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to manage a small team and lead interdisciplinary initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Business Development: A track record of identifying and securing strategic funding, endowments, or corporate partnerships.
• High-Level Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical/policy concepts for diverse audiences, from government officials to Indigenous partners.
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Analytical Acumen: Skilled in using data to evaluate program performance, mitigate financial risk, and report on strategic impact.
Application Instructions
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This position offers a comprehensivehttps://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html with an annual salary range of $109,619 to $150,727.
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/university-aasua-2018-2020-collective-agreement-schedule-e-trust-research-academic-staff.pdf of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
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