Research Ethics Officer

Athabasca, Alberta
AVP Research
5/6/2025
Virtual - Alberta (Remote)
92,294.00 Annual
69,325.00  Annual
Permanent Full Time
Division AVP Research FTE 1.0
Location Name Virtual - Alberta (Remote) Position Type Permanent Full Time
Location Athabasca, Alberta Job ID 2976
Posted 5/6/2025 Wage Min 69325.0000
Closing Date 5/26/2025 Wage Max 92294.0000
 

Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background. 

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world. 

AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.

Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development. 

 

Athabasca University's Research Office is recruiting for a full-time permanent Research Ethics Officer.

The Position:

The Research Ethics Officer (REO) works under the general supervision of the Manager, Research Services and provides senior level administrative support to the AU Research Ethics Board (REB).The REB receives and reviews research applications involving humans and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils and AU's Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Policy and related Procedures.The Athabasca University Animal Care Committee (AUACC) receives and reviews research protocols involving the use of animals and operates in accordance with the policies/standards of the federal granting councils, Canadian Council on Animal Care, and AU's Animal Ethics Policy and related Procedures. The REO is the primary administrative point of contact for ethics related issues for all researchers conducting research involving humans or animals at AU and is responsible for managing the AU research ethics review processes, under the direction of the REB/AUACC and in compliance with relevant regulations/standards.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree with at least three years senior administrative experience working with Boards and/or Committees (equivalent combination of formal education and work experience may be considered). A Master's degree would be an asset.
  • Preference will be given to persons with a broad knowledge of scientific methodologies and research ethics. 
  • Knowledge of and experience with provincial, national and international research ethics and privacy legislation, policies, regulations/guidelines is preferred, as is experience with research involving humans.
  • Relevant work experience in a research-related field or university environment.
  • Current knowledge of AU administrative and organizational structures and systems would be a definite asset.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Research Ethics Officer
 

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this position, please contact Gail Burritt, Research Ethics Officer at: gleicht@athabascau.ca

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

  • Defined Benefits Pension Plan
  • Alberta Health Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Vacation
  • Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Discretionary Benefit Fund
  • AU Course Allowance
  • A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.  

E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable. 

WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.