Project Manager, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Archaeology Centre

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level C Job Title Project Manager, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Archaeology Centre Department Research Facilitation Support | Dean of Arts Office Compensation Range $8,087.08 - $12,117.08 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date September 28, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date October 31, 2031 This position is primarily an on-campus role at UBC Vancouver (Point Grey campus). The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Archaeology Centre (xʷAC) at UBC has recently been funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to advance xʷməθkʷəy̓əm-led scholarship (to develop best practices in new technologies), training (for Indigenous and professional capacity), and research deployment teams and services (with the Musqueam Archaeology Office – the archaeological division at xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) to create a sharable model of heritage data sovereignty and management and to act as a service provided for advanced methods. xʷməθkʷəy̓əm values and priorities are at the center of the development of new technologies and data platforms to provide scholarship (development of best practice principles and guidance), research (deployability for data collection and assessment of representation in data), and training (capacity-building) for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and for other Indigenous communities, to help assert jurisdiction over their heritage, including the legacies of Canada's residential schools. The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Archaeology Centre Project Manager plays a key role in realizing the vision of the xʷAC. The Project Manager works with research project team, UBC entities, and external vendors and contractors to support the building project for the centre, manage and support the research and policy projects, and to further relationships within and beyond the centre including with members of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm community, at UBC and in the broader community. This position acts as a facilitator, supporting existing relationships and project goals and needs. Decisions regarding the direction for the Centre will be made by and with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and this position functions to support the implementation of those decisions. Important functions of this position include: managing the CFI grant and budget, including liaising with project team members and other partners on the major construction project for the centre, planning and developing new grant applications, managing multiple research projects, providing outreach to and collaboration with faculty, students and units across UBC and with the Centre’s institutional partners, communicating with partners, policymakers and the broader community, and supporting strategic planning and performance tracking and the long-term success of the Centre. Organizational Status The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Archaeology Centre Project Manager reports directly to the Faculty of Arts Director, Research Development and works closely with receiving high-level direction from and providing support to the xʷAC Project Co-Leads – Dr. Andrew Martindale and Leona Sparrow. The Project Manager, in conjunction with the Co-Leads, will work with the Faculty of Arts Research Centre Administrator on matters related to human resources and finance. The incumbent will interact with faculty members, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm community members, students, staff, other Indigenous communities, non-profit and government sectors, vendors, and the general public, as well as UBC leadership at central and Faculty levels, Human Resources, project services, ISIT, and Finance. Work Performed Strategic Planning and Organization Building • Works with Co-Leads and project team to develop and implement a strategic plan, set and review annual benchmarks and create milestones and manages operational planning process and associated engagement activities. • Cultivates and manages respectful, accountable relationships with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and other community members, organizations, academic, and industry partners, especially for Centre-level projects, alongside Co-Leads and project team members. Takes initiative to communicate openly and provide updates to the community in a variety of ways including formal reports, conversation, and attending events in the community as appropriate. • Acts as a main point of contact for the Centre construction project responsible for liaising with the project team - including xʷməθkʷəy̓əm archaeology staff and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm community members, UBC entities including Project Services, external consultants and vendors, and the Faculty of Arts. • Develops, implements and reviews research priorities, goals and work plans both short and long term, manages all aspects of the research program to ensure milestones are being achieved according to schedule and that the research objectives are met. • Identifies and develops research strategies based on the interests of the program/projects and community partners. Proposes new research directions through community engagement activities, attending relevant events and trainings. • Designs and develops governance processes, organizational structure, and related materials for approval by Co-Leads and Executive Committee. Grant Management and Research Facilitation • Oversees grant proposals and funding applications in collaboration with Co-Leads, Project Team members, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm community members/staff including identifying key internal and external funding opportunities, developing and preparing funding applications and fulfilling reporting requirements for successful applications. • Drafts, reviews, and ensures accountability for formal and informal agreements with external partners, in consultation with partners and projects leads, UBC Innovation, the Office of University Counsel (OUC), the Indigenous Research Support Initiative (IRSI), and other relevant university offices/officers. • Manages research project budgets, including forecasting, implementing, monitoring and ensuring compliance with funding sources. • Manages onboarding of and support for independent contractors/vendors, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Archaeology staff and community members, visiting scholars and other external guests as needed. • Liaises with faculty, graduate students, researchers, internal and external University Departments, funding agencies or organizations, and the private sector. • Works with faculty and the University’s development offices to seek target opportunities for grants and outside funding. Centre Operations and Finance • Acts as a central point of contact for Centre members and affiliates, and for others interested in the Centre within and outside UBC. • Is responsible for and directs purchasing, and installation of highly valuable and complex equipment and technical services, sources vendors, negotiates best prices and oversees purchase and service contracts. Consults with project team on scientific and technical specifics throughout the purchasing process. • Ove