Project Research Coordinator

Date: Nov 10, 2026 Location: Brantford, CA Company: Wilfrid Laurier University Department: Faculty of Education Job Type: Limited Term Full-time/Part-time: Part Time (>910 hrs/year) Campus: Brantford Reports to: Danielle Boissoneau, Principal Investigator, Gi-inwewin Gi-naazikaanag Employee Group: PAG Application Deadline: 11/13/2026 Requisition ID: 11929 Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone. Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This job posting is for a current vacancy. Position Summary The Gi-inwewin Gi-naazikaanag Research Project Coordinator supports the effective administration and implementation of research activities by providing project specific coordination and navigating institutional processes on behalf of the research team. The position coordinates administrative requirements, liaises with internal university departments and project partners, and monitors project timelines and documentation to ensure activities are carried out efficiently and in accordance with university policies and procedures. By providing this coordination function, the position enables researchers and research assistants to focus on substantive research, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization activities. The position contributes to Laurier’s commitment to research excellence, collaboration, and responsible stewardship by supporting effective use of research resources, fostering coordination across university units and project partners, and helping ensure that research activities are implemented in an organized, responsive, and accountable manner. This position has a university wide mandate and is based at the Brantford Campus. This position supports the administration and implementation of a five-year, nationally funded research project supported by SSHRC and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) through the Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65. The project is part of a national research network advancing research, training, and knowledge mobilization related to reconciliation in Canada. The incumbent works collaboratively with the research team, university departments, and external partners to coordinate project-related administrative and operational requirements. Accountabilities Coordinate administrative and operational activities required to support the successful implementation of the research project, including procurement, contracting, purchasing, travel, payment processes, and other project related requirements. Navigate institutional policies, procedures, systems, and processes on behalf of the research team, identifying appropriate pathways and facilitating timely resolution of administrative requirements. Liaise with internal university depa…

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