Job Description
June 11, 2026 PARTNERSHIP
LIAISON OFFICER
(BAND LEVEL 7) (PROJECT COORDINATOR
) Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative (CASI) (Contractual Position to August 31, 2029; Possibility of Extension) The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval This position is funded through an external grant. BACKGROUND
The Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative (CASI) is a unique partnership co-led and co-developed by Memorial University and Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada. The Initiative responds to the rapid increase in Arctic shipping and its associated environmental and socio-economic impacts on Arctic communities, while supporting Inuit priorities for safe, sustainable, and cost-effective resupply. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), CASI brings together Inuit communities, academic institutions, government, and industry partners to position Canada and Inuit as global leaders in Arctic shipping research, governance, and innovation. DUTIES Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Partnership Liaison Officer is responsible for developing, managing, and strengthening strategic relationships across CASI. This role ensures effective collaboration among academic institutions, Inuit organizations, government agencies, industry partners, and international stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for working with researchers to meet the outcomes of the Clean Arctic Shipping Initiative, working with the ICC, the Inuit Treaty Organizations (ITOs), and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). The successful applicant will supervise the development and tracking of the mandatory training required by the Partnership Agreement (PA). The incumbent will ensure that all researchers, partners, and collaborators adhere to the terms of the PA; facilitate the onboarding of new research staff, partners, and collaborators; track and monitor compliance of all academic partners with the PA; track and monitor completion of enhanced evaluation criteria; assist in preparing annual progress reports to the Tri-Agency Institutional Program Secretariat and the Initiative's governance bodies; coordinate partnership-related events, including workshops, community engagement sessions, conferences, and knowledge-sharing forums, including supporting logistics, stakeholder invitations, and follow-up activities; and perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Experience (3-5 years) in partnership development and stakeholder engagement, project coordination, or program management; completion of a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business, Organizational Development) is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, and conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Experience working in Arctic, Indigenous, or community-based contexts is highly desirable. Familiarity with multi-partner, interdisciplinary initiatives is an asset. SALARY $55,865 - $83,793 per annum (Management and Professional) CLOSING DATE
June 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST All qualified candidates are encouraged to ; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.
