RRC Polytech is hiring a Program Manager, Indigenous Strategic Research and Community Partnerships, a full-time, permanent leadership role for Indigenous professionals who want to advance community-led research and innovation.

This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead Indigenous research strategy across the College with a base at the Notre Dame Campus. The role focuses on building ethical, trust-based partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous-led and co-led applied research guided by OCAP® principles, UNDRIP, and Indigenous data sovereignty.

The Program Manager leads the development of research projects and funding proposals in areas such as food innovation and sovereignty, energy and cleantech, housing and infrastructure, digital inclusion, education, manufacturing, and Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic development. The role also connects communities to institutional resources, supports decolonizing research practices, and helps ensure research delivers meaningful educational and economic benefits to communities.

This opportunity is open to Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) through a designated hiring practice. A graduate degree is not required; lived experience, strong community relationships, and experience building research partnerships are highly valued. Career support is available for Indigenous applicants throughout the hiring process.

Application deadline: January 29, 2026
Requisition number: 00654

Internal applicants can visit the HRIS portal to apply. External applicants can visit our Recruitment Site for more information.